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Asked by cathyxx123 to Cathy, Jaz, Mark, Roma, Rory on 16 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by robyn, erinl.
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Roma Agrawal answered on 16 Jun 2014:
I’m a big fan of Emily Roebling, you can read all about her here:
http://scandalouswoman.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/emily-warren-roebling-woman-behind.html
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Jaz Rabadia answered on 16 Jun 2014:
Mine has to be Isambard Brunel, a britsh engineer who designed bridges, tunnels and railway lines.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/brunel_kingdom_isambard.shtml
Jaz
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Cathy Fraser answered on 16 Jun 2014:
I’d say Ada Lovelace – I know she’s often thought of as a mathematician and early programmer but her approach was so unique I’d definitely put her down as a problem solving engineer!
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Mark Greaves answered on 17 Jun 2014:
It has got to be Isambard Kingdom Brunel for me!
He was a true great, and years ahead of his time – for instance his wide gauge railway!
Mark
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Rory Hadden answered on 17 Jun 2014:
I think I might have to say Isambard Kingdom Brunel as one of the greatest too. I love the Clifton Suspension Bridge near Bristol which he designed and built.
More recently James Dyson has done a great job of improving many common gadgets such as vacuum cleaners and toilet hand driers. It is his desire to improve the small things in everyday life that make him so inspirational.
Rory
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cathyxx123 commented on :
Thank you very much for answering my questions, I enjoyed reading and looking at all your answers! 🙂