National Engineering Day in the UK highlights Chile and names a metro station in its honour

November 1 is celebrated National Engineering Day in England, a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements and contributions of engineers around the world. And on this list it is Barbarita Lara Martínez from Chile was recognized.

This celebration, organized by Royal British Academy of Engineeringaims to highlight the important role that engineers play in improving everyday life and, at the same time, inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

This year, to commemorate the event, a thematic metro map has been developed highlights 274 engineers in 11 different topics.

This map is based on the iconic (original) London Underground map design, created by Harry Beck in 1933. Beck, an electrical draftsman, revolutionized cartography when he designed a map of the London Underground, inspired by circuit diagrams, creating a clear and easy-to-understand design that is still valid today.

Subway engineering icon map celebrating the historic pioneers who built not only London, but England and the world.

Barbarita Lara.

This is where it is Lara was recognized, renaming Hillingdon station on the Picadilly line (the fourth most used in London) because of the name, this is because of the name I’m working on creating a new way to receive text messages without needing a signal. This is part of their investigation carried out after the earthquake that occurred in 2010 where communications were lost in most of the country.

Map with original names on the left, and thematic map on the right. Credit: Future 360.

The event also pays tribute to today’s innovators who are developing cutting-edge solutions, from cancer treatments to sustainable energy sources and advanced infrastructure. Besides that, Highlighting emerging talent shaping the future.

As a leading city in the world, London has been largely shaped by engineers who have carried out important transportation projects.

This warning is a reminder of The importance of engineering in our daily lives and its lasting impact on the world around us.

Check out the London Underground thematic map below

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