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Explore conversations with inspiring people from across the Engineering industries with a focus on Diversity and Inclusivity in Engineering.

  1. Ep. 14 - Emphasising the ‘A’ in STEAM: How a Passion for Fine Art led to Human Factors Engineering

    MAY 27

    Ep. 14 - Emphasising the ‘A’ in STEAM: How a Passion for Fine Art led to Human Factors Engineering

    Robbie Graham is a graduate Human Factors Consultant working for Amentum. Having studied Product Design Engineering at the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art, Robbie uses his creative experience to approach new engineering problems in a holistic way, citing his development of soft skills through university as one of the most important skills you can have in the Human Factors industry. In this episode, Lucy - one of SheCanEngineer's new podcast hosts chats to Robbie about his interesting path into engineering, his community work in bringing art and creative classes and exhibitions to refugees, and his (and Lucy's) experiences of university life during the COVID pandemic. Robbie also talks about his cool projects, combining art and science to understand materials. From creating ceramics from oyster shells (growing up in in the west coast of Scotland!) to kinetic sculptures using bioluminescent algae! If you want to find out more about some of the things Robbie talks about, here are some links: https://www.ascus.org.uk/ - the UK’s first publicly accessible Art & Science Lab."3607” exhibition by artist Kexin Liu: examines microorganisms living in the human body and their impact on our sense of “self”. Named after the number of bacteria species detected in her body, the series aims to challenge human individuality and celebrate the millions of tiny organisms that make up our identity. Her work includes a soundscape derived from bacterial sequences, textiles dyed with pigmented bacteria, and a visual representation of human-bacteria interactions.”Robbie's Instagram Art Account: https://www.instagram.com/greys__gallery/

    27 min
  2. Ep. 13 - The Variety of Consultancy: From Washing Powder to the Hadron Collider

    FEB 4

    Ep. 13 - The Variety of Consultancy: From Washing Powder to the Hadron Collider

    This episode is sponsored by Frazer Nash Consultancy, who are proud to be a SheCanEngineer Silver sponsor. Sally Hall is a multi-award winning engineer at Frazer-Nash Consultancy within the Electrical, Control and instrumentation (E,C&I) team. Working within a consultancy allows Sally the chance to work across multiple industries, sectors and roles with a focus on safety, environmental protection, security, and innovation. In her spare time, Sally mentors university students, is a trustee for the Charity Our Tide and is a Fellow for One Health Tech. In this episode, we discuss the variety of projects Sally works on - from washing powders, medical devices, and the Hadron Collider! We also highlight all the things Sally gets involved with outside of work, how they enhance her role as an engineer and consultant, and how empowering it is that her employer is fully supportive of all of these, embracing her skills, experience and innovation that comes with them.

    35 min
  3. Ep.12 - Black History Month: It's Really Warm to Feel Appreciated

    10/30/2024

    Ep.12 - Black History Month: It's Really Warm to Feel Appreciated

    Black History Month is celebrated in October in the UK; as we close out October, we want to carry on the conversations, around the theme 'Reclaiming Narratives' Guests: Kierra Grant is a Chemical and Process Engineering student at London South Bank University with hands-on Internship experience in the Engineering industry. She has interned at Britvic, contributing to sustainability initiatives, energy calculations, and safety protocols. Kierra has led the design of a Heat Exchanger using Aspen HYSYS and has been invited to represent Britvic at the D&I FMCG 2024 conference. As a volunteer Ambassador for SheCanEngineer, she actively promotes STEM careers for women. Ruth is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over a decade of experience in both France and the UK, and is currently a Senior Mechanical Engineer at chapmanbdsp, an engineering consultancy. Ruth chairs the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Young Engineers Network (YEN), which provides a platform for new thinking, novel approaches to design and knowledge exchange and ensures that young engineers engage more closely with our professional institution at an early stage in their careers. Ruth is also the Chair of CIBSE Home Counties South West Region, which is a regional London committee aiming to support HQ in interactions with regional members and provide technical Training. She is also a member of CIBSE Council, and a Member of CIBSE Minority Ethnic Groups Panel. Ruth is a STEM Ambassador, and an active member of the SheCanEngineer Committee.

    39 min
  4. Ep. 11 - We're Now a Registered Charity! Being a Part of This Energy

    06/01/2024

    Ep. 11 - We're Now a Registered Charity! Being a Part of This Energy

    The first half of 2024 has been a little manic! Not least because SheCanEngineer formally became registered as a charity! Following our Charity launch event in January 2024, we have busy doing exciting things, and planning the future of SheCanEngineer! Two of our two newest committee members join us to tell us why they decided to join SheCanEngineer, and what they have been up to, as well as what SheCanEngineer has been up to, and have planned! Guests: Natalia Adamson is a Project Engineer; she leads project delivery in the Vehicle Emissions Research Centre, overseeing whole vehicle emissions and electric consumption testing. Her expertise in certification testing ensures that test procedures meet stringent regulatory requirements, guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of results. In addition to her technical role, Natalia actively engages in commercial work, managing projects from inception to completion, and being the dedicated Single Point of Contact for several major projects.  Natalia is deeply involved in the engineering community. As a Co-opted member of the IMechE's Young Members Board, she plays a key role in shaping the future of her Institution, focusing on governance strategies and initiatives to empower emerging engineers. Through her involvement, Natalia aims to foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity within the engineering field. As a STEM ambassador, Natalia shares her passion for engineering by inspiring the next generation of professionals. Natalie Collcutt is a Senior Building Services Engineer at Watkins Payne. She is a mechanically biased engineer with over a decade of experience in the construction industry. With an interesting background completing her degree as part of an apprenticeship, Natalie has  a diverse range of experiences in both residential and commercial projects, spanning from feasibility studies to project completion. Passionate about promoting engineering and construction careers by being a STEM Ambassador, Natalie actively collaborates with CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) and STEM Learning to inspire the next generation of engineers.

    25 min
  5. Ep. 10 - Parental Leave: It's Not a 'Day Off' in Any Way, Shape or Form

    06/05/2023

    Ep. 10 - Parental Leave: It's Not a 'Day Off' in Any Way, Shape or Form

    In this episode, we discuss parental (maternity) leave, and our guests Emma and Diana share their experiences and insights into how organisations can better support expectant parents and when they return to work. Through our discussion, it is clear that it is different for everyone, so flexibility in support is essential. Emma has worked at Thames Water for almost 8 years, predominantly within Talent Management, HR. Emma is also a lead for one of the work streams within the Women’s Network - leading on the most recent campaign which will focus on supporting women returning back to the work place after maternity leave. This is looking at ways to improve processes through a variety of different initiatives, ensuring that mothers are supported as much as possible and that managers feel they too have support in place/understand the complexities. Outside of work she enjoys time with her sweet 3 year old boy, good coffee, and long, sunny walks (preferably with coffee in hand). Diana is a mechanical engineer from a manufacturing background. She designed and manufactured consumer and domestic products for UK based companies, before making the move into construction and building services consultancy. With two young children and a Labrador puppy, she is an expert in high stakes negotiation and defusing potentially volatile situations. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! We would love to hear from you and anything you would like to share on this topic! SheCanEngineer team

    38 min
  6. Ep. 9 - Process Safety, Resilience & Integrity: Always Take the High Road (The View is Better)

    04/08/2023

    Ep. 9 - Process Safety, Resilience & Integrity: Always Take the High Road (The View is Better)

    In this episode, our guest Trish Kerin - Director of the Institution Chemical Engineers Safety Centre introduces the topic of process safety, its impact, and sharing insights on her own podcast (Process Safety from Trish and Traci). We also discuss good leadership qualities - and how empowering others to speak up, as well as feeling empowered to challenge increases safety in every aspect. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! We would love to hear from you and anything you would like to share on this topic! SheCanEngineer team

    27 min

  7. 03/06/2023

    Ep.8 - Apprenticeships: A 'Try Before You Buy' Career Path

    We are back with another episode! Join us as we discuss apprenticeships with Sarah-Jane (SJ) and Lequesha, two fabulous Engineers who both started their careers with an apprenticeship. Lequesha was born in Goa, India and moved to the UK at a young age. She recently secured a degree apprenticeships with Rolls Royce where she is currently working on drones and 3D printing. SJ started her career over 20 years ago as an apprentice and completed an engineering technician apprenticeships with BAE Systems. She has worked on numerous aspects of the engineering lifecycle and is currently seconded to the MoD as a Programme Director. In this episode we discuss the perception of apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships and its changing narrative. SJ and Lequesha also highlight the wide variety of apprenticeships in every industry as well as the disparity in apprenticeships in the North and South of England. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! We would love to hear from you and anything you would like to share on this topic! SheCanEngineer team

    33 min
  8. Ep. 7 - The Impact of STEM Clubs: Teamwork and Collaboration Make it Happen!

    12/08/2022

    Ep. 7 - The Impact of STEM Clubs: Teamwork and Collaboration Make it Happen!

    Season 2 of the SheCanEngineer kicks off with a wonderful guest, who the SheCanEngineer team had the pleasure of meeting at the 2022 SheCanEngineer INWED STEM Day! Rose Russell is an Art and D&T Technician at the Ursuline Academy IIford, and is also the STEM Co-ordinator. With a background in Fashion, she never really envisaged a career championing STEM, and in particular, Engineering! But when she founded the academy's STEM Club, she found that students really wanted to get involved - and now there is a waiting list for it! Rose has won multiple awards, and doesn't usually like the limelight, she believes the success of the STEM Club is down to teamwork and the students - which is all true but she doesn't give herself enough credit! Listen to how she made it all happen, the impact it has had on past and current students, and despite the challenges, why it is all worth it.

    27 min
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Explore conversations with inspiring people from across the Engineering industries with a focus on Diversity and Inclusivity in Engineering.

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  • Creator
    SheCanEngineer
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    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
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