We are going to the Netherlands, the "low lands" country with most of its territory being at or below sea level. 🇳🇱 From windmills to high-tech wonders, the Netherlands tackles flooding with innovation: 🚁 Drones: Airborne inspectors monitor dikes, capturing vital data. 🌊 Flood Models: High-tech simulations predict dike stability in various weather conditions. ⚙️ Dike Sensors: Constantly check for weaknesses, alerting experts for quick fixes. Read the full article here: https://kidscodecs.com/dikes-engineering-history/ Photo: L. V on Flickr #engineering #technology #thenetherlands (fb)

🚀 Ellen Ullman: Coding superhero and pioneer from the early days of Silicon Valley! 📚 Ellen built her first computer Radio Shack TRS-80 back in the '70s. She taught herself how to program and rocked the tech scene with her English degree! She faced challenges as one of the few women in programming, breaking stereotypes and daring to ask for fair pay. 👩‍💻 🌐 From programming to novel writing, Ellen observes today's tech landscape with a critical eye, foreseeing a future where everyone becomes a bit of a programmer. 📱💻 https://kidscodecs.com/ #womeninstem #stemmindset #quotes #ellenullman (fb)