National ICT Careers Week: Start Here Go Anywhere
During National ICT Careers Week, 28 July to 1 August, the Schools of Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering have joined forces to offer high school students the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities designed to highlight programs of study leading to careers in the information and communication technology industries.
As described in The Advertiser on 26 July, Dr Wen Soong from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering helped students to program robots to travel through a maze - a small-scale version of programming an unmanned craft to trek across Mars. Dr Anthony Dick from the School of Computer Science gave students an opportunity to try their hand at manipulating software code to control an animated character.
In addition to student activities, the Schools will host a breakfast for maths, science and IT teachers on Friday 1 August to discuss career pathways for students interested in pursuing ICT careers.
Recognition of Teaching Excellence
Staff from across the Faculty came together on Thursday 24 July to celebrate the teaching achievements of Dr Cheryl Pope and Associate Professor Martin Lambert.
Dr Cheryl Pope from the School of Computer Science was awarded a Faculty Prize for Teaching Excellence and the Executive Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching, while Associate Professor Martin Lambert from the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering was awarded a a Faculty Prize for Teaching Excellence and a Faculty Award for Excellence for Higher Degree by Research Supervision.
Awards were presented by the Faculty's Executive Dean, Professor Peter Dowd, and were followed by a celebratory morning tea.
Engineering Managers Earn More than General Managers, Financial Dealers
'What Jobs Pay', a survey based on ABS statistics, has revealed that Engineering Managers are the best-paid workers.
As reported by John Masanauskas in the Herald Sun on 5 June 2008, average annual salaries earned by Engineering Managers - a new role for engineers linked to the construction and mining industries - now outweigh traditionally higher paid professions.
Learn more.
Surveillance Technology Adds New Dimension to Crime Fighting
As reported by Channel 7 on Monday 2 June, University of Adelaide researchers, led by Associate Professor Anton van den Hengel, have developed a unique surveillance system with the ability to track a suspects actions restrospectively through overlapping camera footage displayed on a computer screen.
Generating interest from organisations worldwide such as the New York Subway and the London Underground, it is hoped that this technology will be developed for commercial use within the year.
View Channel 7 report.
Computer Science Student Participates in Youth Summit
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) student Mohammad Al-Khafaji was one of 100 delegates to take part in Australia's 2020 Youth Summit taking place at Parliament House in Canberra in early April 2008.
Delegates aged between 15 and 24 were selected to reflect the diversity of Australia's youth and brought a unique range of talents, knowledge and backgrounds to discussions in key areas including education, security and sustainability.
The 2020 Youth Summit was a prelude to the 2020 Summit which includes six leading University of Adelaide academics.
Learn more.
Bring sports day to life with the Olympic Torch!
Did you know that the combustion technology that kept the Olympic flame burning in Sydney and Athens was developed by University of Adelaide engineers?
As part of an extensive outreach program, the Faculty is pleased to offer schools the opportunity to host the prototype of the Sydney Olympic Torch at their next sports day.
Learn about the technology behind the flame and to be inspired by the practical applications of engineering. The Olympic Torch would be a fitting addition to the opening or closing of any school sporting event.
Learn more about this and other outreach activites available to your school.
New 'Engineering Precinct'
A $100 million state-of-the-art building is currently under construction on the University of Adelaide’s North Terrace campus to cater for a predicted growth of students in the Faculty from 3,700 to 4,400 by 2011.
It is anticipated that the building, due for completion in 2010, will assist the Faculty in continuing to provide highly skilled graduates across all engineering disciplines.
Learn more about key features of the building, take a virtual tour and view the construction site.
