Ifeoluwa Ogunfolu

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Ifeoluwa Ogunfolu

Digital Literacy meets Civic Literacy

Engineering for a Safer World

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ELLA

ANNA

TYLER

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TYLER

Tyler's advocacy for stronger infrastructure helped prevent future catastrophic events from natural disasters. With the use of better materials, the life-span of the structure was extended there reducing maintenance costs and other high costs associated with emergency repairs for his company. Tyler's work influenced the decisions of law-makers to allocate funds for the education of future civil engineers and regular inspections of infrastructure and maintenace.

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By addressing the overheating issue, Anna was able to prevent harm to her patients from malfunctioning equipment. Redesigning the devices' temperature system ensures the machine operates within safety limits therefore their reliability. Anna helped the reputation of her company for high-quality and reliable medical devices. Her work continues to contribute to the advancements in biomedical engineering and the development of stricter safety standards.

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Following the incidents, there were multiple injuries and fatalities. Ella faced legal actions from affected individuals and the city. This led to significant financial loss from fines and other penalties. Her credibility and professional reputation were damaged as future employers became hesitant to hire Ella. This incident revealed the need for stronger regulations and the establishment of mandatory testing of systems before being used.

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The stories of Tyler, Anna, and Ella highlights the importance of decision-making. Engineers have a responsibility to the public as they stand up for safety, ethics, and overall quality of life.

Do not be scared to challenge unsafe practices even in the face of resistance Engineers are the future of tomorrow and should lead with integrity. Be Proactive, not Reactive. Safety should never be prioritized over costs, speed, or deadlines. Ethical standards are not only a responsibility but also a duty.

GOING FORWARD ...

Ella is a software engineer for the city of SugarLand where she creates algorithms for traffic control lights, surveillance cameras, and emergency response systems. In order to meet tight deadlines Ella released a traffic management system without any safety tests. Shortly after, the system went live there was a malfunction with the traffic light leading to multiple car accidents.

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Tyler is a Civil Engineer at Gannett Fleming, where he works on bridges and roads to ensure they can withstand natural disasters. He noticed several bridges in the city had deteriorating supports after a major Hurricane hit. Immediately, he initiated a project to establish preventive measures and study the vulnerabilities of the existing structure. He advocates for the adoption of advanced materials and technologies that monitor structural health.

Meet Tyler!

Anna is a Biomedical Engineer at CardioQuip. Her role in the company is to design life-supporting devices that can be used in the emergency room and intensive care unit. During a routine check of the devices, she noticed occasional overheating incidents which could be harmful to patients. Concerned about the potential risks, she advocated for the redesign of the machine to improve its temperature regulations and systems to ensure overall patient safety

Meet Anna!