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This programme, presented by Kate Bellingham, is about women and innovation. The first item is about the 'Thermobleep' - an audible thermometer for the blind, invented by two 15 year old girls at C...ardinal Newman School in Luton, for which they have won awards from the Engineering Council. The second item is about Ada, Countess of Lovelace and her work related to Charles Babbage's 'Analytical Engine'. The final item is an interview with Helen Appleton and Priyanthe Fernando from Intermediate Technology, an organisation which works with women in developing countries to innovate for the well-being of their communities.
This programme, presented by Kate Bellingham, is about women and innovation. The first item is about the 'Thermobleep' - an audible thermometer for the blind, invented by two 15 year old girls at C...ardinal Newman School in Luton, for which they have won awards from the Engineering Council. The second item is about Ada, Countess of Lovelace and her work related to Charles Babbage's 'Analytical Engine'. The final item is an interview with Helen Appleton and Priyanthe Fernando from Intermediate Technology, an organisation which works with women in developing countries to innovate for the well-being of their communities.
| Series: | Technology Faculty Radio; Series 2 |
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| Episode | 5 |
| First transmission date: | 1997-08-24 |
| Published: | 1997 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:29:50 |
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| Producer: | Sybilla Wilson |
| Contributors: | Kate Bellingham; Louise Berry; Sarah Skinner; Maurice Perry; Olivia Carruthers; Doron Swade; Helen Appleton; Priyanthe Fernando |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Master spool number: | 96YT0441 |
| Production number: | T007_05 |
| Available to public: | no |
