Engineering's Impact on Sustainable Development & Innovation Initiatives
Key insights
Challenges and Role of Engineering
- 👩🔬 The speaker talks about becoming an accidental chemical engineer, the challenges faced by women engineers, and the importance of collaboration and strong fundamentals in engineering.
- 🔧 The panelists emphasize the impact of engineering, the challenges faced, the need for collaboration, and the importance of enjoying the journey.
- 🏗️ The Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines discusses the department's plans, projects, and achievements in engineering, youth engagement, and sustainable development.
Philippine Space Agency and Space Engineering
- 🚀 Introduction of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and its mandate, key development areas, and achievements in space technology and applications are discussed.
- 🌌 Programs addressing sustainable development goals through space technology and emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of space engineering are highlighted.
Call for Filipino Engineers to Innovate and Contribute
- 🇵🇭 Filipino engineers are called to innovate, partner for R&D support, and pursue breakthroughs in science and technology.
- 🏆 Recognition of a renowned engineer's contributions and awards and presentation of a promising young engineer's renewable energy invention are highlighted.
Presentations and Quiz in a Webinar
- 🎤 The webinar features presentations and a quiz, including a speaker from the Philippine Council for Industry Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development discussing their initiatives and research priorities.
- 💡 Engineers' role in spurring innovations and addressing pressing problems is also discussed.
Collaboration between Engineering and Science during the Pandemic
- 🔬 Engineers are crucial in combatting the pandemic by working alongside medical professionals to find solutions and bring the vaccine safely to the public.
- 🚰 The Manila Water project involves constructing a new aqueduct using tunnel boring technology and faces various challenges.
Importance of Engineering in Achieving Sustainable Development and World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2021
- ⚙️ The video discusses the importance of engineering in achieving sustainable development, including the incorporation of UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- 💧 Engineers play a significant role in key areas such as water, energy, and agriculture for sustainable development.
- 🌱 The significance of World Engineering Day in highlighting the profession's impact and the initiatives of engineers is highlighted.
- ⭐ The segment addresses questions about professional competency pathways, the role of the Filipino engineering community, and contributions to the fight against COVID-19.
IMI's Transformation and Global Technology Solutions Focus
- 🌍 IMI is a global technology solutions company focusing on mobility, industrial connectivity, and smart energy.
- 📈 IMI continues to expand its presence in automotive, industrial, and aerospace industries.
Q&A
What does the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines discuss?
The Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) discusses the department's plans, projects, and achievements in engineering, youth engagement, and sustainable development. It emphasizes the importance of engineering interventions in various research and development programs, as well as investments in education and scholarship programs for the youth.
What topics are discussed by the speaker who talks about becoming an accidental chemical engineer?
The speaker discusses becoming an accidental chemical engineer in the 1950s, challenges faced by women engineers, the importance of collaboration and strong fundamentals in engineering. The panelists emphasize the impact of engineering, the challenges faced, the need for collaboration, and the importance of enjoying the journey.
Who introduces the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and what are the key highlights?
Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano Jr. introduces the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and discusses its mandate, key development areas, achievements in space technology and applications, programs addressing sustainable development goals through space technology, and the interdisciplinary nature of space engineering with a focus on creating a skilled workforce.
What does the video emphasize about the youth's role in engineering for sustainability?
The video calls for Filipino engineers to innovate, partner for research and development support, pursue breakthroughs in science and technology, and highlights the role of a promising young engineer in presenting a renewable energy invention and the importance of youth in engineering for sustainability.
What does the video feature from a webinar, and who are the presenters?
The video segment features presentations and a quiz from a webinar, including a speaker from the Philippine Council for Industry Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD) discussing their initiatives, research priorities, and collaborations with stakeholders.
What engineering project is discussed at Manila Water, and what are its challenges?
The video highlights a challenging and innovative project at Manila Water, focusing on the construction of a new aqueduct using tunnel boring technology. It discusses challenges such as navigating road alignments, launching the tunnel boring machine from a deep shaft, and the precise installation of the tunnel segments, requiring coordination with a diverse consortium of experts.
What are some topics addressed regarding the role of Filipino engineering community?
The video addresses questions about professional competency pathways, the role of the Filipino engineering community, and their contributions to the fight against COVID-19.
What does the video discuss about the impact of engineering?
The video discusses the importance of engineering in achieving sustainable development, including the incorporation of UN Sustainable Development Goals and key areas of contribution by engineers such as water, energy, and agriculture. It also highlights the significance of World Engineering Day in highlighting the profession's impact.
What is the focus of IMI, the global technology solutions company?
IMI is a global technology solutions company with a focus on mobility, industrial connectivity, and smart energy. They have a diverse culture and continue to expand their presence in automotive, industrial, and aerospace industries.
- 00:14 IMI is a global technology solutions company with a focus on mobility, industrial connectivity, and smart energy. They have a diverse culture and continue to expand their presence in automotive, industrial, and aerospace industries. The video also discusses the impact of engineering and the celebration of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2021.
- 36:02 The video segment discusses the importance of engineering in achieving sustainable development, including the incorporation of UN Sustainable Development Goals, key areas of contribution by engineers (water, energy, agriculture), and the significance of World Engineering Day in highlighting the profession's impact. The segment also addresses questions about professional competency pathways, the role of Filipino engineering community, and contributions to the fight against COVID-19.
- 57:44 Engineers play a crucial role in combatting the pandemic by working alongside medical professionals to find solutions and bring the vaccine safely to the public. An engineer discusses a challenging and innovative project at Manila Water, focusing on the construction of a new aqueduct using tunnel boring technology.
- 01:14:06 The video segment features presentations and a quiz from a webinar, including a speaker from the Philippine Council for Industry Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development discussing their initiatives and research priorities.
- 01:34:32 Filipino engineers are called to innovate, partner for R&D support, and pursue breakthroughs in science and technology. A renowned engineer discusses her contributions, and a promising young engineer shares his renewable energy invention and the role of youth in engineering for sustainability.
- 01:57:38 Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano Jr. introduces the Philippine Space Agency and its role in space development and utilization. He discusses the agency's mandate, key development areas, and achievements in space technology and applications. He also highlights various programs that address sustainable development goals through space technology, such as disaster response, water resource management, and industrialization. The presentation emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of space engineering and the creation of a skilled workforce. The event includes a pop quiz and introduces Dr. Lydia Tansinsin as the next speaker.
- 02:16:25 The speaker talks about becoming an accidental chemical engineer, the challenges faced by women engineers, and the importance of collaboration and strong fundamentals in engineering. The panelists emphasize the impact of engineering, the challenges faced, the need for collaboration, and the importance of enjoying the journey. The secretary of the Department of Science and Technology highlights the crucial role of engineering in addressing sustainable development goals.
- 02:36:29 The Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology in the Philippines discusses the department's plans, projects, and achievements in engineering, youth engagement, and sustainable development. The department is making significant strides in innovation and contributing to the attainment of sustainable development goals. It emphasizes the importance of engineering interventions in various research and development programs while also investing in education and scholarship programs for the youth.