Australian engineering innovations #4

Australian engineering innovations 4 Australian engineering innovations 4Posted August 7, 2013, by Julia Watters Cochlear implant/bionic ear (1980s) Professor Graeme Clark In 1982, Melbournian Graham Carricks cochlear implant was switched on, allowing him to hear for the first time in 17 years. Not only was the recipient Australian but the inventor, Professor Graeme Clark, was as well. The aptly nicknamed bionic ear is a surgically implanted electronic device facilitating sound for the severely deaf. Almost 200,000 people worldwide now enjoy the sense of hearing through this amazing feat of engineering.Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) HonoursStudy modeOn CampusPayment optionsHECS-HELPUpfront paymentCourse guide+ FREE eBrochureEnquire Online Enquire OnlineEngineering ResourcesEngineering manager sample resumeEngineering manager sample cover letterCareer Insider StoriesKat Hocking - Chemical Engineer, Melbourne WaterInterested in becoming a?Management ConsultantOperati ons ManagerSupply Chain ManagerCivil EngineerMining EngineerPopular Career Searchescivil engineering internship job descriptionresume for project engineer australiaemployment and advertisement of mecganical engineeringengineer resume sampleengineer interview questions and answersEngineering CoursesBachelor of Engineering (Civil) HonoursEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Engineering (Instrumentation Control and Automat...Enquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Technology (Motorsports)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Engineering (Marine and Offshore Engineering) Ho...Enquire Online Enquire OnlineJulia WattersRelated ArticlesBrowse moreEngineeringAustralian engineering innovations 3The dual-flush toilet saves up to 67 per cent water per flush. And it was invented right here in AustraliaEngineeringWORKFORCE TRENDSEngineers Rebels with a causeLike a tall, dark and handsome stranger, engineering is often considered the mysterious outsider in the room full of Average Joes.En gineeringEngineers making the impossible possibleHave you ever had a dream that seemed impossible? Have you ever wanted to solve the energy problem, or walk on water? Even translate your dogs barks? Well, this is where Engineers Australia steps in.