The Big Bridge – engaging tomorrow's structural engineers

Inspiring children to pursue a career in structural engineering can be a tough gig, especially when other STEM careers in robotics or artificial intelligence are constantly in the news. Helena Russell finds out how hands-on engagement in Ireland is helping to redress the balance.

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The Structural Engineer
Published
2026-11-09
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https://doi.org/10.56330/uezn3046
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Career Development and Diversity
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The Big Bridge – engaging tomorrow's structural engineers

Helena Russell
The Structural Engineer
Career Development and Diversity
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The Big Bridge – engaging tomorrow's structural engineers

Helena Russell
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Abstract

Inspiring children to pursue a career in structural engineering can be a tough gig, especially when other STEM careers in robotics or artificial intelligence are constantly in the news. Helena Russell finds out how hands-on engagement in Ireland is helping to redress the balance.

The Structural EngineerVol. 11(104)
Career Development and Diversity
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