Red Arrows inspire budding engineers
UK Royal Air Force, Heriot-Watt University Dubai team up to offer a learning session
Pilots and engineers of the future have been inspired by an interactive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event held at the United Kingdom Pavilion, in partnership with the Red Arrows — the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) aerobatic team, and Heriot-Watt University Dubai.
Drones, robots, 3D printing and Formula One-style carbuilding were featured during the learning session, providing an in-depth look at the field of engineering and the scale of opportunities for new generations.
Tadgh O’Donovan, professor, deputy vice-principle and head of Engineering, HeriotWatt University Dubai, said: “Sometimes people think engineering is all about maths and science, but there is so much more to it — and it’s so much fun.”
Abdulomonem Mohammad, an artificial intelligence (AI) student from the British University, was on hand to help younger visitors tap into the possibilities. He said: “I’m demonstrating how to drive drones, print 3D cars and help them to connect the small pieces of the electric cars together.”