Humans have only charted about 20% of the world’s oceans. But what if we could sustain longer periods underwater, giving us a chance to explore more of the unknown… 

That’s what DEEP, an engineering company based in the UK, is working towards. In this episode, Director of Engineering, Rick Goddard, takes us through the company’s mission to make humans aquatic. Hear about DEEP’s cutting-edge technology, allowing us to spend extended periods underwater – a mission which could potentially reshape our understanding of the world’s oceans and humanity itself.

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At just 17, Alice Goodwin had already earned her pilot’s licence, and now she’s soaring to new heights as an Avionics Design & Development Engineer at Virgin Atlantic.

In this episode, Alice shares her journey from piloting planes to designing cutting-edge aviation systems, all while serving as an Aviation Ambassador for the UK government, where she inspires the next generation to explore careers in aviation.

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Networking opportunities, guidance and feedback – just some of the benefits of mentorship for engineers in the making.

In this episode, Paris Amy, a mechanical engineer at Cummins Turbo Technologies, explains why mentorship gives engineers a crucial leg-up, how you can go about finding your own mentor, plus she explains how mentorship changed the path of her own career, for the better.

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Would you trust an automated aeroplane to take you to your next holiday destination? Or to deliver your latest internet order? While fully automated flights are still on the horizon – engineers, mechanics, and pilots are busy exploring what the future of aviation could look like.

In this episode, Boeing test pilot Ben Lewis shares his unique insights into the future of flight, including the impact of automation and the evolving roles of engineers and pilots.

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With a significant skills gap, an ageing workforce, and insufficient numbers of students entering the field, it’s no secret that the UK is facing a huge shortage of engineers.

Renowned engineer and writer Chelvi Nava believes the industry is in crisis. In this episode she discusses the urgent actions needed to address this shortage and shares how she, through her project ‘Engineering Everyone’, is inspiring the next generation of engineers.

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LEGO bricks allow children and adults alike to bring their wildest imaginations to life. But the creative process begins long before the LEGO bricks reach their hands. Scores of designers spend months creating and designing awe-inspiring sets, like the LEGO Death Star, and we get to meet one of them.

In this episode, we chat to James May, a former LEGO designer known for his incredible contributions to the world of LEGO. Join us as we delve into James’ creative process, his journey into the world of design, and the magic behind turning simple bricks into extraordinary creations.

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With the invention of smartphones and the latest generation of consoles – video games are reaching more people than ever. And it’s an industry which continues to grow, thanks to the brilliant minds of engineers.

Chris Van der Kuyl co-founder and chairman of 4J Studios, tells us how his team helped bring one of the world’s biggest video games, Minecraft, to the masses. He explores the link between video game creation and engineering and tells us what to expect from the future of the gaming industry.

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It’s no secret that historically fewer women have taken up STEM subjects such as maths, physics and engineering – but former Miss England and Miss World Europe Jessica Gagen has made it her mission to inspire more young girls to pursue a career in science.

Hear how she juggles her own career as an aerospace engineer with her work as a pageant queen, why she’s keen to show young girls they can do it all, and how she’s hoping to become the first beauty queen to make it to space!

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Kites. A toy consisting of a light frame with thin material stretched over it, flown in the wind at the end of a long string. That’s what most of us think of when we hear the word ‘kite’ – but what if it could conjure up images of an egg that transforms into a massive flying dragon puppet.

Carl Robertshaw explains how he’s changed the way we not only think about kites, but how we use them in theatre, art, architecture and fashion. He shares some of the highlights from his career as a multi kite flying champion who now works on huge events like the Superbowl. Plus, we hear how some of his kites have even made it into space!

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