Heritage is about the things from the past which
are valued enough today to save for tomorrow.

Fine Metal Engineering

 

Design Thinking ” Design Thinking for Educators

Design Thinking is a mindset. Design Thinking is the confidence that everyone can be part of creating a more desirable future, and a process to take action when faced with a difficult challenge. That kind of optimism is well needed in education.

Materials Engineering: Little-known facts about precious metals …

Gold (Au) has the longest and most storied history of all the precious metals. It is the most malleable of metals and therefore can be worked with simple tools to form complex shapes. The metal’s low MP has made it one of the first metals that could be readily cast. Its excellent corrosion resistance, thermal, and electrical properties have made it a top design choice for many devices.

How we made Australia’s One Tonne Gold Coin


ENGINEERS: PIONEERS

Herbert Hoover – West Australian mine engineer and US President | The Perth Mint Coin Collector

The glamour, excitement and riches of the Western Australian goldfields in the 1890s attracted a diverse cross-section of people from all over the world. Some came in search of fortunes, others because they had expertise to offer the burgeoning gold mining industry.

O’Connor’s Dream for Water

Video clip synopsis – In 1890 C. Y. O’Connor was recruited to work as Chief Engineer in the newly self-governing colony of Western Australia, where he formed a dynamic partnership with the colony’s larger-than-life Premier, John Forrest.


 

Engineers of the Future:

Explore STEM careers, find the ones that best match your student interests and then have them play their way to their dream STEM future.

iON Future – The STEM Career Exploration Game

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