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Are engineers becoming over reliant upon software
Yes; to a dangerous level	votes: 15
Yes, but it's not a major issue; we will get our intuition back	votes: 4
Not at all	votes: 2
No; engineers need to take more advantage of software	votes: 5

Do you think Australian research engineering is developed enough?
Yes	votes: 4
No	votes: 34
It's not important	votes: 1

I think that there are fewer women engineers mostly because:
Women just aren't that interested in engineering	votes: 23
Engineering is a chauvinistic profession	votes: 3
Our culture does not encourage women to take engineering	votes: 26
Engineering is not reputable enough	votes: 3
Engineering courses do not support women enough	votes: 2

Is the reputation of engineering declining in Australia?
Yes, but it is everywhere	votes: 2
Yes, and more so here than elsewhere	votes: 7
No, it's always been low	votes: 1
No, it is still high	votes: 0

On Conrad Wolfram's ideas about the use of teaching mathematics with computers I think
Engineers are already too reliant on computers and this will further reduce their engineering judgment	votes: 0
I think that if they are used the right way, then computers can make us better engineers and promote engineering to younger students	votes: 7
I like the ideas for high schools, but engineers should still know how to do all of this by hand	votes: 3
I think younger students should do mathematics by hand and then only use computers once they understand the basics of hand calculations	votes: 2

On the topic of networking for engineers, I think:
it is ideal for progressing your career, but it won't make you a better engineer	votes: 22
it is ideal for learning skills to be a better engineer, but not for furthering your career	votes: 3
it will help you be a better engineer and progress your career	votes: 82
it will do little to help with either your career or your development as an engineer	votes: 6

What do you think about the cooperation between industry and academia in Australia
Industry is the reluctant party	votes: 2
Academia is the reluctant party	votes: 2
Both industry and acaddemia need to put more effort in	votes: 13
There is no need for more cooperation	votes: 0

Which political party is best for engineers in this election?
Labor	votes: 10
Liberal	votes: 8
Australian sex party	votes: 3
Family first	votes: 1
Greens	votes: 5

Which statement below best describes your employment status at the moment?
I am employed and happy with my job	votes: 27
I am employed, but it is not secure	votes: 8
I am employed, but I am looking for another role	votes: 16
I am unemployed, but I am sure I will be able to find a job soon	votes: 16
I am unemployed and I do not feel confident that I will get a job soon	votes: 27

Which statement best describes your thoughts about the employment market for engineers?
Employment is good	votes: 12
Employment is currently ok, but it is not secure	votes: 26
Engineering employers are not doing enough to keep engineers	votes: 7
Employment is not good for engineers at the moment	votes: 11

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