The Environment Zone had a good number of live chats throughout the two weeks. There was a steady flow of questions submitted in the first week but very few during the second week. The engineers all engaged well with the students.

Lots of questions in the live chats were very focussed on careers and the specific work and projects of the individual engineers, in particular Tish’s work using natural and recycled materials, Nicola’s work on geothermal heat, and Ed’s work on helicopters. There were also lots of career questions aimed at Keith. The Olympics was a popular topic, with the students having read that Nicola had been a volunteer, but even sports and Olympics questions often related to engineering and sustainability. Ed’s mention of 3D printing also sparked a lot of interest and many related questions. There was quite a lot of talk about eco-friendly buildings and sustainability too.

You can download the full zone report here (PDF).