World Engineers Day

World Engineers’ Day is an annual holiday for all engineers on September 15th. It was established to emphasize the great contribution of engineers to the development of society.

History

Engineering is believed to have originated in ancient Egypt. The first known engineer was Imhotep, who participated in the construction of the stepped pyramid. He is also credited with being the first to use columns in architecture and lived around 2550 BC. Egyptian engineers devised many devices used in the construction of the pyramids that have survived to this day.

Engineering has evolved rapidly throughout history, particularly at the end of the 18th and 19th centuries. For example, engineer-inventors T. Savery and J. Watt gave impetus to the development of mechanical engineering by creating industrial machines. A. Volta, M. Faraday, and T. Edison, among others, advanced the field of electrical engineering with their inventions, including the electric light bulb, the electric motor, and the first telegraph network.

Without these specialists, we would not be able to enjoy beautiful buildings, bridges, drive cars, or use household appliances. In recognition of their hard work, World Engineers’ Day was created as a professional holiday.

Interesting facts

• The elevator, now an integral part of high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, was first invented in ancient Egypt. However, the engineer who developed it was executed to prevent him from sharing the technology.
• The term ‘engineer’ began being actively used in the 16th century. In Holland, and later in England and Russia, designers and builders of bridges were called engineers.

How to take part

Encourage engineers on this day. If you have relatives and friends working in the field of engineering, congratulate them on their professional holiday and wish them success. Watch educational and documentary channels such as the Discovery Channel.

If you wish, try designing a simple device yourself. Watch tutorial videos on the Internet and choose what you want to create with your own hands.

When is World Engineers’ Day in 2024?

World Engineers’ Day is observed on September 15 each year.

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