![]() ![]() MEDIA RELEASE University Communications View RMIT media releases and find experts: rmit.edu.au/newsroom MELBOURNE BRUNSWICK BUNDOORA FISHERMANS BEND POINT COOK HAMILTON HO CHI MINH CITY HANOI Eminent engineers impress future students Prospective students, who visit RMIT Open Day on Sunday, 8 August, will have the opportunity to meet renowned leaders in engineering and learn more about what they do at the Engineering Industry Speaker Presentations. High profile companies taking part in this initiative include Boeing – presenting on Aerospace Engineering, SAGE – talking about Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, and Auto CRC – presenting on Advanced Automotive Technology. RMIT’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Science, Engineering and Health, and Vice-President Professor Peter Coloe, said that science, technology, maths and engineering account for half of all jobs in Australia. “For high school students facing tough decisions about what to study, these industry talks with engineering leaders will help to highlight the wide range of science and engineering careers available,” Professor Coloe said. “Strong links and collaboration with industry provides RMIT students with practical local and international experience before graduating. “For example, one of our Aerospace Engineering graduates, Jason Seris, who took part in RMIT’s International Industry Experience and Research Program while he studied here, now works with Rolls-Royce as part of its North American Leadership Development program – the first Australian to do so,” he said. RMIT’s Open Day also includes information sessions and tours of facilities. Current students and staff will be available to discuss study options and career pathways with future students and their families. What: RMIT Engineering Industry Speaker Presentations When: Sunday, 8 August Session times: 11.30am – SAGE – Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics 1pm – Boeing – Aerospace Engineering 3pm – Auto CRC – Advanced Automotive Technology Where: Building 12, Level 8, Room 2, RMIT City campus, Swanston and La Trobe streets, Melbourne For more information: www.rmit.edu.au/openday For media enquiries: RMIT Science, Engineering and Health, Marketing Coordinator, Clare Russell, (03) 9925 3699 or 0448 046 026. 3 August, 2010 |