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About About Engineer-it

Note: This resource is under development (14.04.21). It has not yet been launched. Please do not make a link to it from another website.

The Engineer-it resource, for learners of all ages, provides information about how to 'engineer' successful outcomes particularly in situations of complex uncertanty. 'Engineering' is viewed as an overarching strategy widely used beyond engineering.

The resource was established in 2021 by the Institution of Engineers in Scotland (IES).

While Engineer-it relates closely to STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) it is not confined to these subject areas.

Engineer-it is uses the MediaWiki software platform but it is not 'wiki' i.e. there are limited editing rights. However, it is a 'live' resource that is expected to be continually extended and modified

Structure of the resource

The resource is divided into 'chapters'.

There is no fixed process for 'engineering' a problem but there is a range of strategies that are adopted by people to achieve success in situations of complex uncertainty. Those who seek to address the complex problems of the modern world - sustainability, inequality, energy, climate change, waste, etc. - must use these strategies where they are appropriate. All who have, or aspire to have, a responsible role in society should discipline their minds to use them.

The Strategies Chapter outlines a conceptual framework and the other chapters give instances of the use of the framework.