Tag #Engineering

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Russia to Train 1.5 Million Tech Specialists by 2029

The Russian government aims to train 1.5 million specialists in the next 5 years, focusing on engineering and IT, to strengthen technological sovereignty; a unified engineering program standard and increased practical training (15%) are planned, along with pedagogical modules for non-pedagogical spe...

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Quality Education
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Madrid's Storm Tanks Prevent Flooding Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rainfall in Madrid has swollen rivers, but 1.42 billion liters of rainwater are stored in underground storm tanks, preventing flooding and protecting rivers from pollution; the region plans to build 100 more.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Ahrtal Railway Tunnel Reconstruction: 200 Workers, 24/7 Operation to Restore Line by Year's End

The reconstruction of five tunnels on the Ahrtal railway line, damaged in the July 2021 flood, involves lowering tunnels by 80 centimeters and utilizes approximately 200 workers in 24/7 operations to complete the project by the end of the year.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Malfunctioning Salt Dam in IJmuiden Threatens Water Management

IJmuiden's new salt dam, designed to prevent seawater intrusion into the Noordzeekanaal, is malfunctioning due to insufficient pump intake; this threatens water management for four million people in West-Netherlands and requires immediate and long-term solutions.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Record $100 Million Gift Expands Cornell Engineering

Cornell University received a record-breaking $100 million donation from alumnus David Duffield to expand Duffield Hall, creating a new home for the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and adding research labs for quantum computing, AI, robotics, and semiconductors, with construction start...

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Quality Education
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Hoover Dam: Engineering Marvel and its Impact

Hoover Dam, completed in 1936, is a massive concrete structure on the Colorado River, generating hydroelectric power for 1.3 million people and transforming the surrounding desert into productive farmland. Its construction involved 21,000 workers and innovative engineering solutions.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Italian Engineer Highlights Growing Need for Water Management Specialists

Marta Martinengo, a 33-year-old environmental engineer inspired by the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake, now works managing flood risks for the Po River Basin Authority; her 2023 Romagna flood response highlights the growing need for water management specialists due to climate change.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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NI's STEM Gender Gap: Initiatives Aim to Attract More Women

In Northern Ireland, only 20% of STEM jobs are held by women, prompting initiatives like Engineers Week to challenge gender stereotypes and attract more women to STEM careers through hands-on activities and highlighting the creative aspects of these fields.

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Gender Equality
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Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: A \$7.7 Billion Engineering Marvel Reshaping European Transport

The \$7.7 billion Fehmarnbelt tunnel, under construction in the Baltic Sea, will connect Denmark and Germany via an 18-kilometer immersed tunnel, reducing travel times significantly and impacting tourism across Scandinavia by 2029.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: World's Longest Immersed Road and Rail Link

On the shores of the Baltic Sea, the Fehmarnbelt tunnel, a 18 kilometer immersed tunnel connecting Denmark and Germany, is under construction using a unique method of prefabricated concrete sections, and set for completion in 2029, drastically reducing travel times between the two countries.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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London Eye: From Rejected Design to Iconic Landmark

Architects Julia Barfield and David Marks, overcoming initial rejection in a 1993 design competition, built the London Eye, a 135-meter Ferris wheel opened December 31, 1999, attracting 85 million riders and becoming a prominent London landmark.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge: Nearing Completion as World's Tallest

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, China, nearing completion, will be the world's tallest bridge at 625 meters high with a 1,420-meter main span, significantly reducing travel time and boosting local tourism and economy.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

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