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What is putting girls off engineering?

Posted on October 2, 2015 by kate

A tweet caught my eye today linking to a blog from Barrie Weaver. A recent Royal Academy of Engineering report states that 50% of engineering graduates don’t go on into mainstream engineering companies and Barrie’s blog then suggests why that might be the case. Apparently, when researching where to apply for a job; “I discover dozens of engineering companies presenting me…

Honorary Doctorate from Hull University – 14 July 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by kate

I was delighted to receive two honorary doctorates this month. Both very different occasions and both very special to me. The first was from the University of Hull, where I was given an Honorary Doctorate in Science. The venue was the impressive City Hall where my father graduated in History as a mature student 30 years ago. This time he…

Trying out being an ‘Engineer in Residence’

Posted on February 17, 2014 by kate

Since September I have been working with the John Warner School in Hoddesdon. I initially described myself as an ‘embedded ambassador’, but when Deputy Head and lead on STEM Paul Clarke described me as an ‘Engineer in Residence’, I realised I rather liked the term. We’ve all heard of an ‘Artist in Residence’ so being an ‘Engineer in Residence’ made…

Dr Kate?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by kate

I have a dilemma. Last month I was awarded an honorary doctorate in science by the University of the West of England. I’m hugely proud to have received this in recognition of the work I do promoting science and engineering opportunities to young people, and I had a great day in Bristol with my family, including the chance to speak…

Context, Inspiration and Information

Posted on April 5, 2012 by kate

It’s April 2012 and the long discussed National Careers Service has now been launched. Having been the National STEM Careers Coordinator for several years, I had plenty of opportunity to come to my own conclusions about what was needed to ensure young people end up making appropriate choices. I feel that information is important, but also inspiration, context and appropriate…

What is putting girls off engineering?

Honorary Doctorate from Hull University – 14 July 2014

Trying out being an ‘Engineer in Residence’

Dr Kate?

Context, Inspiration and Information

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