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Communications of the Future

Jia-Ja Gu explains her work in research and technology for British Telecom. Her research is in connected communities, bringing innovative products and services to people in a linked and connected way. One application of her research involves putting sensors in litter bins which transmit information across a wireless network to a database, indicating the amount of waste in each one. This data is then used to coordinate waste collections effectively. Jai-Ja explains how engineering is the application of mathematics and science and gives tips on how to gain engineering experience.

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