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There are few professions as exciting and rewarding as mechanical engineering. And now, more than ever, mechanical engineers are critical to the world’s future, as they work to find innovative ways to address global challenges like energy consumption, transport demand and population growth. That’s why the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is working hard to help you, the next generation of mechanical engineers, to make this happen.
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The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is the fastest growing professional engineering institution in the UK. Our network is made up of 80,000 members worldwide. Founded 160 years ago by George Stephenson, today’s Institution is a forward-looking, campaigning organisation with the stated aim of improving the world through engineering. Read more about us – or watch our vision video.
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Olympic yachtswoman Penny Clark is hoping to use her engineering skills to win gold at the 2012 games.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) has received an IMechE Heritage Award, honouring the engineers who built and maintain these unique WWII aeroplanes.
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