DALLAS, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) is working with London Transport
Museum to help bring the U.K.'s Year of Engineering 2018 to life
with a new interactive Future Engineers gallery – one of several
new galleries opening at the museum this year. The Future Engineers
gallery aims to engage young people, parents and schools in
science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects, while
showcasing cutting edge engineering and technological innovations
through hands-on exhibits – including a new state-of-the-art
train-driving simulator.
"Inspiring young people to consider the breadth of creative
careers in engineering is essential to solving the world's greatest
challenges," said Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Europe Senior
Vice President and General Manager Donald
Morrison. "The Future Engineers gallery will foster learning
and curiosity among students through our engineers, designers and
digital solutions experts who will help the museum create a truly
innovative and engaging experience for the next generation of
creators."
Jacobs is helping to create an interactive exhibit that
encourages visitors to experiment with key elements needed to make
a city like London greener,
happier and better connected. It looks at how the transport network
influences a city's layout and the corresponding wellbeing of its
population.
"Our Future Engineers gallery will challenge our visitors'
perception of engineering and invite our visitors to ask; am I a
dreamer, planner or fixer?" added London Transport Museum's
Director Sam Mullins. "Future
Engineers makes a significant contribution to the Year of
Engineering, along with Digging Deeper and Crossrail's The Secret
Life of a Megaproject launching in March. As the world's
leading museum of urban transport, with a busy program of public
activities and events showcasing amazing collections that inspire
our visitors, we are doing great things with the power of
engineering. Transport, and the engineers behind our great network,
make living in London better.
Thank you to Jacobs for supporting us in changing perceptions
about engineering."
London Transport Museum developed the Year of Engineering 2018
Future Engineers gallery as part of a U.K. government-led campaign
to raise the profile of engineering among 7- to 16-year-olds and
encourage young people to consider a career in engineering. This
new, highly interactive gallery will highlight the creativity,
social value and sheer range of jobs available in engineering.
With the Year of Engineering 2018 officially underway, engineers
and organizations across the U.K. are celebrating the positive
impact of engineering. From spaceships to visitor attractions, the
bubbles in chocolate bars to medical breakthroughs, engineering
touches lives every day. Working in engineering is exciting,
rewarding and creative, and the next generation of innovators and
problem solvers have the opportunity to help shape the future. To
find out more, visit yearofengineering.gov.uk, search #YoE on
Twitter or view the introduction to the Year of Engineering
video.
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With
$15 billion in fiscal 2017 revenue
when combined with full-year CH2M revenues and a talent force of
more than 74,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services
including scientific, technical, professional and construction- and
program-management for business, industrial, commercial, government
and infrastructure sectors. For more information, visit
www.jacobs.com, and connect with Jacobs on LinkedIn, Twitter,
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