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Create the Future

Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

Engineering is for everyone and impacts all our lives. At this crucial moment for humanity, it couldn’t be more relevant to listen to engineers, thinkers, and designers as they debate how our future could - and should - look.Hosts Roma Agrawal MBE, George Imafidon MBE, and Guru Madhavan facilitate deep conversations about how we might restructure and rebuild the world we live in, from space travel to smart cities to a circular economy.New episodes every other Friday.Follow @QEPrize on Twitter,

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35:14

Optimism Is The New Punk

Create the Future ·

2023/06/30

Lord Browne puts forward some reasons to be cheerful in the face of discrimination, eco-anxiety, and gloomy predictions about the future of A.I.John Browne (Lord Browne of Madingley) is Chairman of climate growth equity venture BeyondNetZero, and former Chief Executive of energy company BP. He has been a global thought leader in climate change response since the nineties. He is also isChairman of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Foundation.Hear new episodes of Create The Future - hosted by

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35:46

The Future Of Gardening ...

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2023/06/16

Summer's here! Time to get out in the garden. Join Roma Agrawal as she explores Sussex's wild botanical paradise Wakehurst (Kew Gardens) to discuss the science behind biodiversity, carbon capture, and the healing power of nature.Ed Ikin, Wakehurst's Director, and LorraineLecourtois, Head of Public Programmes, guide us around the 500 acres of diverse landscape, which houses the world's largest seed bank.Meanwhile, over in America, Nigel Palmer gives 5 top tips to improve your garden, all inspired by

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25:15

A Heavyweight Clash: Scientist vs Engineer

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2023/06/02

Do science differently! That's the message from Nobel Prize-winning geneticist Sir Paul Nurse, who believes that all the sciences should be more connected and respectful as we look to rebuild our world better. Nurse was co-awarded the 2001Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicinefor the discovery of protein molecules that control the division of cells. His recent book 'What Is Life?' illuminates five great ideas from biology.Hear new episodes of Create The Future - hosted by Roma Agrawal - every other

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30:02

The Future Of Healthcare Engineering ...

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2023/05/19

How might engineering improve cancer outcomes in the next decade? What's the future of tech in hospitals? Why did fellow scientists laugh derisively when Moderna was developing their COVID-19 vaccine?Roma Agrawal hosts two engineers have been key in fighting back against the recent pandemic: Professor Rebecca Shipley, and Dr. Robert Langer, co-founder of Moderna and recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering in 2015.Hear new episodes of Create The Future - conversations about how to

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37:57

The Future Of Ethical Engineering ...

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2023/05/05

Engineering can be a force for good. It can build our homes, create energy efficient solutions, and improve our world in innumerable ways. But there's a darker side as well, from weapons manufacture to deforestation.To discuss the ethical quandaries that engineers encounter on a daily basis, Roma Agrawal hosts Dr. Stuart Parkinson, Executive Director at Scientists for Global Responsibility, and Yasmin Ali, a chemical engineer focused on energy innovation.Hear new episodes of Create The Future -

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29:57

The Future Of Solar Energy ...

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2023/04/20

How should countries work together to solve global warming? How easily could the UK convert to solar energy ? If we already have all the tools we need, what is holding us back from embracing renewable energy systems?Throwing some light onto this hugely important topic are regular host Roma Agrawal with Professor Andrew Blakers, one of the 2023 winners of the Queen Elizabeth Prize For Engineering for groundbreaking innovations in solar cell design.Hear new episodes of Create The Future -

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13:14

Backstage at the Prize Ceremony

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2023/04/14

The QEPrize for Engineering is the world's leading award for engineers. The annual £500,000 prize promotes excellence and celebrates visionaries. But what goes on backstage?Roma Agrawal hears from the great and the good of engineering: Yewande AkinolaProfessor Andrew Blakers Professor Martin GreenDr. Nikita Hari Vinita Marwaha Madill Krystina Pearson-Rampeearee Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBEProfessor Jez WillisFollow Queen Elizabeth Prize For Engineering on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more. Hosted

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31:34

The Future of Design ...

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2023/03/31

Is there a secret to beautiful design? How do you marry style and function? And what is the role of human emotion in this process?Designing the perfect conversation for this episode are regular host Roma Agrawal and architect-artist-designer Rebeca Ramos.New episodes of Create The Future - conversations about how to rebuild the world better - every other Friday.Follow Queen Elizabeth Prize For Engineering on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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35:47

The Future of Cakes & Bakineering ...

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2023/03/17

How is a Baked Alaska like a Space Shuttle? Can cakes teach us about engineering? What is 'Bakineering' anyway?Whipping up a treat of a conversation today are Roma Agrawal and Andrew Smyth, an aerospace engineer who reached the final of The Great British Bake Off in 2016. Sara Schonour, a contestant on Netflix show Baking Impossible, also joins the chat.New episodes of Create The Future - conversations about how to rebuild the world better - every other Friday.Follow Queen Elizabeth Prize For

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41:33

The Future of Sustainable Cities ...

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2023/03/03

By 2050, two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities, according to the UN. Sustainable urban planning is therefore essential to the future of humanity. But how easy is it to create the dream city?"Mega badass engineer" Roma Agrawal hosts this discussion, covering the hot topic of The 15 Minute City and the question of how to bring joy back into our environments. Roma's guests are former Greenpeace MD and sustainable developer Jonathan Smales, alongside Roma's own sister, the

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35:27

The Future of Knitting & Crafting ...

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2023/02/17

Does knitting qualify as engineering? How do we break down gender barriers between 'crafts' and 'science'? What's the future of wearable technology? And how does Lady Gaga fit into all of this?Welcome to an all-new version of Create The Future from the Queen Elizabeth Prize For Engineering. In this first episode our very own "mega badass engineer" Roma Agrawal - author and structural engineer for the construction of The Shard - chairs a discussion about the innovations and ancient wisdoms to be

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Revamped podcast

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2023/02/03

Roma Agrawal MBE trails a new start for the podcast from The Queen Elizabeth Prize For Engineering.Subscribe here on your podcast app and follow @qeprize on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates!www.qeprize.org/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:04

Emily Calandrelli: Embrace Your Passion in Engineering

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2022/10/11

In this Season 3 finale episode of the Create the Future podcast we speak to Emily Calandrelli, an MIT-engineer turned Emmy-nominated TV host and acclaimed author. Listen as we discuss the origins of her passion for engineering, reflect on the importance of representation, and learn why she’s dedicated to making STEM fun and accessible to kids—particularly young girls. We hear how her internship at NASA contributed to knowledge of water on Mars, explore why it’s important to never count yourself

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25:00

Hacking the Brain via the Stomach

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2022/09/27

Khalil Ramadi is developing electronic pills that could transform how we treat some diseases. His ingestible micro-devices deliver "bionudges”—bursts of electrical or chemical stimuli—to the gut, potentially helping to control appetite, aid digestion, or regulate hormones.In this episode of the Create the Future podcast, we discover how Khalil’s non-invasive technology targets specific circuits in the gut to achieve brain stimulation; learn how bionudges could treat diseases such as diabetes,

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27:51

The Domino Effect: Lily Hevesh

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2022/09/13

Lily Hevesh is regarded as the #1 domino artist in the world.With engineering principles playing a considerable role in her 3D masterpieces, she now uses her online platform of nearly 4 million YouTube subscribers to raise the profile of science, technology, engineering, art, and maths (STEAM).In this episode of the Create the Future podcast, we speak to Lily about her domino art journey; from posting her first video at just nine years old to now sharing her passion with the next generation. We hear

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27:01

The James Webb Space Telescope

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2022/08/30

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been making headlines around the world since the release of its first images in July. That first deep-field image was taken by combining images from two of the telescopes’ instruments, one of which is the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). Today’s guest played a key role in building it.In this episode of the Create the Future podcast, we speak to Paul Eccleston—chief engineer at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory—about the engineering behind MIRI. We hear what

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23:16

Electrifying the Pickup Truck

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2022/08/16

Linda Zhang is the pioneering chief engineer behind Ford’s revolutionary new all-electric pickup truck—successfully making believers out of many truck-loving electric vehicle skeptics. For her pioneering leadership, she was named as one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year (2022) and featured on the front cover of TIME Magazine’s Climate Issue.In this episode of the Create the Future podcast, we speak to Linda about the vehicle electrification journey, explore her beginnings in the Ford College Graduate

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35:06

Inventing the Steadicam: Garrett Brown

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2022/08/02

In the history of motion picture technology, few people have had a more profound effect on cinematography than today's guest, the Oscar® and Emmy®-winning Garrett Brown. Garrett invented an ingenious camera rig called the Steadicam—a stabilising system for cameras that allows smooth, wobble-free tracking shots.In this episode of the Create the Future podcast, we speak to Garrett about his storied career in cinema, working on iconic films including Rocky, Casino, The Shining, and Raging Bull

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30:55

The Senseable City

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2022/07/19

Smart cities are well-known for integrating technology with urban environments; sensable cities use that technology to put people at the heart of the city.A prolific inventor, educator, and engineer, Carlo Ratti is the director of the Senseable City Laboratory at MIT. The lab takes an omni-disciplinary approach to cities, combining: designers, planners, engineers, physicists, biologists and social scientists to empower citizens to solve urban problems.In this episode of the Create the Future

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The World's Most Cited Engineer: Dr Robert Langer

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2022/07/05

Today’s guest is a renowned chemical engineer and 2015 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering Laureate, Dr Robert Langer. A pioneer in biotechnology, including large molecule controlled drug delivery and nanotechnology, Langer is also regarded as the founder of tissue engineering. His work is the basis for—among countless other innovations—long-lasting treatments for brain cancer, prostate cancer, endometriosis, schizophrenia, diabetes, and the drug-coated cardiovascular stents that alone have

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