The Power of Simple Engineering

Across the globe, engineering has the power to connect isolated communities and create safer environments

This small display showcased the components and innovative software needed to build suspension footbridges traversing dangerous rivers in Rwanda to provide safe year-round access to critical resources.

Past display

  • Ran from 18 May 2016 to 6 November 2016 at

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