Election post
I am a PhD student innovating early-care diagnostics for heart failure patients at UCL's Department of Electrical Engineering, Institute for Materials Discovery and Royal Free Medical School. Working in multidisciplinary environments has reinforced my belief in the power of representation, collaboration, and mentorship. As Marie Curie said, “The way of progress was neither swift nor easy.” The challenges women face in engineering today highlight the need for continued advocacy and action.
The Women's Engineering Society has built a strong foundation, but I believe we can expand its impact by :
1. Bridging the gap between undergraduates, postgraduates, and women in industry through a mentor-mentee framework.
2. Strengthening networks via collaborative events with women researchers across G5 universities
3. Securing funding to increase female student participation in FemTech events and innovation challenges
4. Launching a podcast series to highlight women in STEM across UCL; facilitating workshops & panel discussions
5. Coordinating industry and academic site visits for improved internship placements
6. Enhancing visibility with society merchandise and organizing social retreats to celebrate science and girlhood
7. Collaborating with UCL's ThisGirlCan campaign
UCLWES aims to strengthen professional growth, inclusivity, and empowerment for women in engineering at UCL. I would therefore be honored to serve as your President and work alongside you to elevate our society to new heights.