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10 great reasons to become a scientist or engineer

Influence the Influencer Provided by EngineeringUK

There are hundreds of reasons to become an engineer or a scientist. Find out more about 10 of them, including: 

  • Making a difference
  • Being in demand
  • Having your pick of future careers
  • Traveling the globe! 

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Open resource
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Online

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Awareness

Audience

Educators

Parents, carers and guardians

Primary school pupil

Secondary S1 to S3 (11-14 year old)

Secondary S4 to S6 (14-18 year old)

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