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Day 3 of 15: Key Takeaways from International Women in Engineering Day Recently, I attended an event for International Women in Engineering Day, and it was packed with inspiring lessons that I couldn’t wait to share: 1. Engineering is Problem-Solving, It’s all about using science and math to fix problems. This mindset can be applied to almost any challenge. 2. Start from somewhere and have a clear direction. It’s important to know where you’re headed. 3. Never Stop Learning, Keep upgrading your knowledge and skills—learning never ends. 4. Value Over Money, Don’t chase money. Focus on adding value first, and the money will follow. 5. Mentorship Matters, Have both active and passive mentors. An active mentor guides you closely, while a passive mentor is someone whose journey you can learn from, even from afar. 6. Don’t be afraid to take risks and put your work and ideas in front of others. 7. Keep the speed and energy in whatever you’re doing. Don’t lose your drive. 8. In everything you do, give it your all. Whatever is in your hands, hold on to it and build with that. 9. Life is tough, but it’s not impossible. Keep taking steps forward, no matter how hard it gets. 10. Don’t give up on what you’re passionate about. Focus on what’s in your hands and build from there. These lessons left a lasting impact on me, reminding me that while life can be difficult, it’s never impossible to achieve your goals. P.S. Tomorrow, I’ll share the story behind a brand I’m excited to build in the future. Don’t miss it! #internationalwomeninengineeringday #womenintech #hertechtrail #personalgrowth #httcohort10contentchallenge HerTechTrail Prince Osita Mary Ikwuegbu

🌟 Last Friday, we captured a moment that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of our recent event! 📸 What made it so special? Well, the Women in Engineering at Oxford came together with around 30 incredible individuals, each hailing from diverse ethnic backgrounds and various branches of engineering. The synergy of ideas in the room was truly electric! ⚡️ Intellectual conversations took center stage, proving to be the cornerstone of building a robust network. It was heartening to witness undergraduates, postgraduates, and members from all age groups actively engaging in discussions that transcended academic boundaries. This year marked a significant milestone for Women in Engineering at Oxford, with a remarkable turnout surpassing any seen in previous years. 📈 The enthusiasm was contagious, fostering an environment that promises growth and empowerment for women in the engineering field. Speaking of empowerment, we're setting our sights on organizing more events tailored to empower women in engineering at Oxford. 💪 To achieve this, we're reaching out to potential sponsors who share our vision. If you or your company would like to contribute to fostering a diverse and inclusive engineering community at Oxford, please contact us at wie@eng.ox.ac.uk . 🚀 Let's build bridges, break barriers, and create a future where everyone, especially women in engineering, has the opportunity to thrive! #WomenInEngineering #OxfordEngineering #DiversityAndInclusion #SponsorshipOpportunity

According to EngineeringUK, women only make up around 15% of the engineering workforce. In fact, the number of women in engineering has reduced from 16.5% to 15.7% between 2022 to 2023 - a decline of 38,000 women. A part of the reason could be that with only ~15% of us out there, many of us are scattered all around the UK. This makes it difficult for many of the female engineers starting out in engineering stay in the field. This is why we created the The Minazi Impact mentorship scheme: to bring people together, to create a network of contacts and a supportive community. We are so excited to have kicked-off this network with our first cohort of mentors and mentees today! We discussed themes of confidence and job applications and also heard from our founder Dr. Aakeen P. talk about her experience in engineering and her motivations to launch this scheme. Massive thanks to Ash Shaikh for organizing us & for your work to get us this far! We can't wait for a year of networking & confidence-boosting with our awesome group of female engineers and leaders in engineering. #WomenInEngineering #EngineeringMentorship #DiversityInEngineering #GenderEquality

Do you know that women only represent 36% of students in STEM fields according to UN data? This Sunday, we're highlighting International Women in Engineering Day by shining a spotlight on our propulsion engineer, Büşra Kahraman! 🌟 In honor of this day, we've done a special interview with Büşra to share her inspiring journey and insights. Learn about her path to becoming an engineer, the challenges she has overcome, and her advice for young women aspiring to enter the field. Check out the full interview to get to know Büşra better and be inspired by her story! 💪✨ #WomenInEngineering #INWED2024 #STEM #WomenInSTEM #Engineering

🔍 Advancing Engineering Education for a Diverse Tomorrow 👩🔬👩🏽🔬 As International Women's Day comes to an end, we pause to reflect on the enduring challenges within the engineering field. As a research group dedicated to engineering education, we recognize the persistent hurdle of a lack of female representation in our field. Diversity is more than a buzzword, it's a catalyst for creativity. One of our projects, URGENT, confronts the critical shortage of engineering talent, acknowledging that addressing this scarcity demands a comprehensive strategy. Central to our approach is attracting and retaining underrepresented students, positioning diversity as a driving force for a smarter industry and a more prosperous society. Our research underscores the profound impact of a sense of belonging and identity development on motivation, persistence, and study success. We aspire to empower female students and students with a migration background, fostering an environment where they can not only thrive but also contribute significantly to the engineering landscape. We extend an invitation for you to become an integral part of this transformative initiative. Share your insights, collaborate, and let's collectively shape a future where engineering education is inclusive and accessible to all. Together, we can leave a lasting impact on the talent landscape, building a more prosperous and intelligent society. #EngineeringEducation #DiversityInSTEM #InnovationInEngineering #ResearchImpact #FutureEngineers #TalentShortage

New post on the blog - The problem with "excellent women"! Here's an extract to get you started and the link is in the comments! I can almost hear the shock at that title. But really, it is a problem. C'mere until I tell ye why... I'm currently writing a paper for the upcoming TECIS 24 conference, being held in Waterford this year. (It's usually great fun, but also a good learning experience!) Anyway, the topic of this paper is about the benefits of women in engineering, where I'm interviewing a range of engineers about their experiences with women in engineering. A major finding? The vast majority of women engineers are excellent. They are the high fliers, the ones that show the skills, the competencies and all the rest that the engineering profession is screaming out for. 

According to Tech Nation, only 26% of workers in the tech industry are women. And, according to the Women's Engineering Society, less than 17% of engineers in the UK are women. We sat down with one of our Senior Software Engineers, Karoline Lende, and she shared three actions to embrace equity: 📚 Try to be a role model 🤨 Be curious and critical 🌱 Be the change you want to see Read more below as Karoline discusses the importance of attracting women into the tech industry and how she is working to drive equity in the workplace 👇🏼

In celebration of National Engineers Week, here are some fantastic children's books about female engineers. In 2024 women remain underrepresented in engineering! It is still considered a 'male' field. The stats tell us that 🤷🏼♀️, with the % of engineering bachelors degrees awarded to women (U.S.) only increased from 17.8% in 2010 to 22.5% in 2019. Hopefully books like these 👇🏻 will ignite girls' interest in engineering and show them that this playing field is as much for girls as it is for boys…. We all know that the kids of today will become the engineers of tomorrow… designing and building our world — so let's make sure that plenty of their voices are female 🙌🏻! #womeninengineering #womenintech

Kelsey Kirrene speaks on the importance and power of mentorship. 💪 Whether you are new to the industry or have been working as an engineer for years or decades, you know just how important mentorship is, especially for women in STEM. Having a mentor who can provide advice, guidance, support, and connections can be life-changing for many young women. 💜 Kelsey has done it all - from space engineer to wife, mother, doctoral student, mentor, founder, and even Mrs California USA Earth. Read all about her incredible path in engineering in Extraordinary Engineers: Volume 2. Coming soon on 6/23/2024! #extraordinaryengineers #engineers #womeninSTEM #STEM

From Mission Critical Magazine: "Paola Morales | A 2024 Top 25 Women In Technology Winner" Title: Project Manager at Rosendin What made you realize you wanted to pursue a career in technology? "I grew up in a house full of engineers and my dad worked on the Electrical Industry for more than 20 years. That’s when my passion for technology started. Close to graduating from high school, I decided to study electrical engineering, and soon after starting the career, I realized how great and innovative this field is." -- To read more of this article, please click the link below. #Rosendin #LeadInspireBuild #BuildingPeople #FemaleEngineers