Launch event and debate of a major research survey entitled “Public Attitudes to, and Perceptions of, Engineering and Engineers”

The report was jointly commissioned by the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Engineering and Technology Board and explores society’s outlook on engineering and its impact on the world. In addition to providing a baseline measure of the public’s knowledge and understanding, the study incorporated some interesting and creative methodologies to explore the drivers of engagement, and probed the reasons for ‘mis-perceptions’ of engineering. This event will present the results of the survey and provide the opportunity to explore the issues that emerged.

The presentation and discussion of the survey’s findings will be followed by an open-floor debate. Five panel members will fuel the debate by each presenting their proposal to change the face of engineering.

AGENDA

13.30 – 13.45: Registration

13.45 – 13.50: Introduction and welcome – Chair: Dr Stephen Bold, Managing Director, Sharp Laboratories of Europe Ltd

13.50 – 14.25: Presentation of results- Public Attitudes to, and Perceptions of, Engineering and Engineers – Survey 2007
Helen Marshell – BMRB
Lucy Joyce – BMRB

14.25 – 14.45: Q and A

14.45 – 15.00: Tea break

15.00 – 15.30: Pitching forum: Changing the Face of Engineering

5 panel members from the media, education and engineering, each present their 6 minute ‘pitch’ to the audience:
> Dr Scott Steedman FREng, Vice President, Royal Academy of Engineering
> Dr John Morton, Chief Executive, The Engineering and Technology Board
> Kate Bellingham, TV and Radio presenter; President of Young Engineers
> Peter Wilkie, Civil and Environmental Engineer, Arup
> Richard Knight, Creative Director, mission-21

15.30 – 16.30: Open floor debate: Changing the Face of Engineering

16.30 – 16.45: Next steps: Changing the Face of Engineering

16.45 – 17.30: Wine and nibbles

Registration required:

Yes

Free:

Yes