STEM in the World is a series of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) books that offer an opportunity for Transition Year students to learn fundamental life skills relating to the world of STEM.

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Written as a standalone engineering module for TY students to explore engineering as a career or for further study

ABOUT TRANSITION YEAR STEM SERIES

Engineering in the World is the first in a series of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) books that offer an opportunity for Transition Year students to learn fundamental life skills relating to the world of STEM.

Engineering in the World will help students to recognise engineering in everyday life, learn how engineering solves common problems and explore the exciting variety of careers open to engineers.

Written by Susan HayesCulleton, co-author of the bestselling Positive Economics for Leaving Certificate Economics and Money Matters, and Marguerite O’Sullivan, Director of Learning with Kenvue.

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Content-focused activities that allow for differentiation based on student interest and ability
Designed to suit all types of learners, from visual to logical to active
Packed with exercises for active learning in the classroom
Nestles concepts in real life case studies for a better understanding and application to the real world
Introduces engineering models such as ‘design thinking’ in a highly accessible way
Linked to concepts in the maths, physics, chemistry and technology Leaving Cert curricula
Suggests a range of journalling questions to encourage reflective thought
Offers a range of activities to develop key skills: practical, numerical, oracy, research, visual and writing
Includes extra activities and online tools for further investigation and suggests many free technology tools for homework, in-class projects or students’ ePortfolio
Offers insights into potential career paths and the skills sought out in today’s workplace
Showcases career profiles and role models
Breaks misconceptions about the world of engineering
Explores some of the social and environmental challenges facing the engineering industry today.

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Meet The Authors

Marguerite O'Sullivan

When I first asked Susan to explore the idea of working together in February 2022, I did so nervously, knowing I was only coming up with an idea with no funds, no resources, just passion and energy. Despite all this, she immediately started working with me. Thank you, Susan,

To bring this passion project to life has been a long ambition of mine, and I would not have achieved it without the help of many people giving their time freely and generously
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Susan Hayes Culleton

I remember distinctly when Marguerite said to me “I’d like to write a book about engineering and I’d like to write it with you”. From that moment on, she opened up my eyes to a world of STEM and engineering that I have truly found fascinating since. It’s an industry that has so much dynamism and impact. With that comes responsibility. I feel in a very privileged position that together with Marguerite, we could do something about this by showcasing the opportunities, skills, models and questions that engineers need to consider.

Thank you readers, for bringing this book truly to life. As you open the pages of any chapter, Marguerite and I are excitedly ready to show you all of what’s possible in Engineering in the World.
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Engineering in the World is proudly sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Ireland, John Sisk & Son and Cork County Council.

Johnson & Johnson is the largest, most diversified healthcare products company in the world. Operating in Ireland since 1935, it employs more than 5,000 highly skilled and motivated staff in the medtech and pharmaceutical sectors. The teams at Johnson & Johnson blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly impact health for humanity.

Sisk & Son is Ireland’s leading builder and contractor. Family owned, Sisk has played a key role in the development of modern Ireland. Sisk continues to lead some of the most iconic building projects, build homes and deliver major road and rail infrastructure projects, in addition to life sciences and data.