Innovation in Global Green Tech solutions: Where do we stand, what examples in which applications in our daily lives?

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1 Innovation in Global Green Tech solutions: Where do we stand, what examples in which applications in our daily lives? 25 may 2015 By Yvette RAMOS, President Swiss Engineering Romandie

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3 A society of >15,000 engineersand architectsin Switzerland, active in all domains 7 regions, 26 interprofessional groups, 25 chapters Since over 100 years

4 The largestprofessionalnetwork of Engineersand Architects in Switzerland For >100 years, Swiss Engineering represents Members interests in the political, economic, in the field of training and in society in general, and supports their professional development through customized services. As spokesman of the Engineering and Architecture, Swiss Engineering is committed to improve and enhance the technical and scientific professions in the media and public. We encourage the new generation while working to strengthen professional capacity building.

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6 Regions averages 1 st October 2014

7 Glass ceiling: used to describe the unseen, yet unbreachable barrier that keeps women (and minorities) from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, regardless of their qualifications or achievements. In 2010, the average in the EU-27, 15.5% of institutions in the higher education sector were headed by women, and 10% of universities had a female rector. Women = 36% of board members in 2010 In science and engineering: they represent 38% of PhD students, but only 23% of grade B and 11% of Grade A The proportion of women "full professor" is also the lowest in engineering and technology, with 7.9%.

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11 Ada Lovelace and the thefirst computer programmer Her father Lord Byron, and her scientist mother encouraged her from a young age to become a championof mathematics. Lovelace worked with Charles Babbage at the University of London on his plans for an analytic engine (i.e. oldtimey computer) to develop ways to program the machine with mathematical algorithms, essentially making her the first computer programmer.

12 The dishwasher was invented by Josephine Cochrane in 1887 She marketed her invention to hotel owners, scandalously going to meetings without a husband, brother, or father to escort her, and eventually opened her own factory.

13 The car heater, invented bymargaret A. Wilcox in 1893 The first car heater, which directed air from over the engine to warm the chilly toes of aristocratic XIXth-cent. Motorists!!! She also invented acombined clothes and dish washer, which someone should please build immediately

14 Oh, the wonders of modern medicine!..the medical syringethat could be operated with only one hand! Remember her the next time your doctor injects you with only one hand. 1899, Letitia Geerinvented a medical syringe

15 Invented by Elizabeth Magiein 1904under the original name The Landlord s Game: the Monopoly! Magie sgame was a critique of the injustices of unchecked capitalism, making it all the more ironic when her game was completely ripped off by Charles Darrow 30 years later, who sold it to Parker Brothers. The firm eventually tracked down Magie and paid her$500for her troubles.

16 Residentialsolarheatingby Dr. Maria Telkesa in 1947 Physicist and solarpower pioneer teamed up with an equally genious lady, the architect Eleanor Raymond, to build the first home entirely heated by solar power.

17 Marie Van Brittan Brown s system for CCTV patented in 1969 Her system for closedcircuit television (CCTV) security, was intended to help people ensure their own security, as police were slow to respond to calls for help in her NYC neighbourhood. Her invention forms the basis for modern CCTV systems used for home security and police work today.

18 More telecommunications technology, by Dr Shirley Jackson The theoretical physicist was the first black woman to receive a Ph.D. from MIT, in While working at Bell Laboratories,she conducted breakthrough basic scientific researchthat enabled others to invent the portable fax, touch tone telephone, solar cells, fiber optic cables, and the technology behind caller ID and call waiting.

19 A simple model though..showing different perspectives: POLITICAL & DECISION MAKING SOCIAL PROGRESS HOW? TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL.. ECONOMICAL

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21 Engineers! Whoare we? Engineers have the capacity to carry out concrete policies to address complex issues of socio-economic, human, scientific and technological, and competitive in a changing international environment.

22 The innovation concept?

23 Social & cultural innovation Cosntruction Mecanics& Tools, machines Textile-habillement Metallurgie-fonderie Measure control Chemistry& materials Urbanism Telecom Jobs, Employment Habitat Social integration Innovation Software Electronics New technologies (Internet, E-business) Medical Biotechnologies Food & agriculture Chimie-bio Pharmacy Bio-medicine Technological innovation

24 Bigchallenges! Strengthening links between Education and Employment Market Industrial and scientific innovation development Pension management Environment - Climate change! Equality and Diversity Contribution to the development of poor countries and regions - migration Economic globalization and new models..

25 Vision of the world.. Utopia? Fair and complex management of territories (villages, towns, regions, countries, continents..) Organization of a daily environment that is livable for all Economically viable development providing opportunities for progress in a world of Justice!

26 Is thisan issue of..envisioningthe future?

27 Or a reasonable and rational planning strategy?

28 Un exemple : Développement d une Stratégie e-territoire Vision Développer l économie du savoir Objectifs Stratégiques Réduire la fracture numérique Positionner le Territoire à l échelle internationale Axes Contenu Infrastructure Accès Formation Industrie TIC Téléservices Plans d action et programmes 28

29 While always balancing in a changing environment..

30 Right balance!

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32 Without forgetting a key element.. management!

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34 Whatdo theywant? They want to work in responsible companies that: Engages them (=employees!) in the profit Is environmentally friendly Practices equality in all its forms, including equal pay!

35 And aboveall!

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37 My conclusion.. Engineers represents key actors in the overall innovation and patent system, and are thus levers for supporting social and sustainable development

38 Thankyou! Yvette Ramos MSc. Eng. MBA