Women in Engineering
Get inspired, get networking and get a whole host of new contacts at the Women in Engineering Forum this April!
The next Women in Engineering Forum, supported by the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET will be taking place on 23 April 2010 at the London Event. Register to attend now!
It
is no secret that the engineering and construction industries have
suffered at the hands of the current economic climate and as such,
opportunities for face-to-face industry networking are more essential
than ever at present.
Offering
women at all stages of their career the chance to share experiences,
make new contacts, and hear about exciting new vacancies, the Women in Engineering Forum provides an invaluable networking opportunity in what is a tough, male dominated industry.
The forum will begin with a presentation from a leading female engineer at 12 noon, followed by a networking lunch to which delegates are welcome, giving them the opportunity to speak informally to both the speaker and a host of engineering professionals, who will be on hand as facilitators.
The forum is free to attend and places are on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early to avoid disappointment!
Women in Engineering Presentations
12.00pm Helen Monkhouse, Powertrain System Safety technical specialist
Jaguar Land Rover
12.20pm Farah Azirar, Solutions Manager
Sony Professional Solutions Europe
Click here for the full timetable of presentations for Friday 23 & Saturday 24 April.
Women in Engineering Speakers
Farah Azirar
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Winner
of the WES (Women's Engineering Society) Prize 2009, Farah Azirar is a
graduate of the University of Surrey, where she was awarded a
distinction for her degree in Electrical Engineering.In her vibrant career to date she has worked with both Mitsubishi and Sony Professional Solutions, displaying the flexibility of her engineering skills within the AV/IT sector. She supplements these with her marketing expertise, leading to the final stages of a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Previous attendees who have found the forum valuable:
"The
Women in Engineering Forum at NECR was a great opportunity to meet
other female engineers from other businesses on a relaxed level. It was
particularly interesting to see and hear common experiences across a
wide range of disciplines and ages. I really enjoyed the experience and
would encourage female engineers to attend these events in the future."
Dr Helen Meese, Electro-Mechanical Power Engineer, Alstec
"As
a networker at the Women in Engineering Forum I found it to be an
excellent opportunity for us to meet with female engineers in an
informal way, allowing delegates to open up and discuss any issues they
may have. It was a fantastic way for us to pass on our message and
raise awareness of the Mitsubishi brand to potential candidates."
Daniela Horder, Mitsubishi Electric B.V. Project Engineering Division
The Telegraph published a fascinating article on women engineers who are carving successful careers - read more in the full article (PDF 551k).