 | Science Communication Unit wrote: Women Like Me engineers inspire Bristol primary school students
Based in the Science Communication Unit and Department of Engineering Design and Mathematics at UWE Bristol and organised by Dr Laura Hobbs and Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers, Women Like Me is a peer mentoring and outreach projec (More) |
| Science Communication Unit wrote: What is an engineer anyway? – Communicating engineering careers to pupils with DETI’s Engineering Curiosity project
When children are asked what an engineer is, and what they look like, it can often be a tricky question. They may jump to the image of an engine mechanic, or a man in overalls with a spanner and a hard-hat. They may also have trouble rec (More) |
 | engineering wrote: Women Like Me supports another 30 women in engineering
Based in the Science Communication Unit and Department of Engineering Design and Mathematics at UWE Bristol and organised by Dr Laura Hobbs and Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers, Women Like Me is a peer mentoring and outreach project, aimed at boosting female re (More) |
| engineering wrote: Find out more about the importance of diversity in engineering
Why is diversity important in engineering? According to, the Royal Academy of Engineering, addressing diversity and inclusion not only helps to bridge the UK's engineering skills gap, it also drives innovation and creativity.
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| engineering wrote: Women Like Me relaunches for 2019-20
Only 12% of engineers in the UK are women. Is this enough?
No, it's really not – we have an engineering skills shortage as it is, and the low proportion of women in the workforce means that a whole pool of talent is going untapped. Girls need (More) |
| engineering wrote: The successes of Women Like Me 2018-2019
In 2018, Women Like Me launched at UWE as a tiered mentoring project for women in engineering. Delivered by Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers and Dr Laura Hobbs, the project was a great success, engaging over 10,000 children with engineering outreach and signifi (More) |
| engineering wrote: Winning Leaders Award prototype unveiled at exhibition at UWE Bristol
Last year, Hugh Sexey CE Middle School student Philippa Griffiths designed the Red Line Braking System for the Leaders Award competition, in response to the question "If you were an engineer, what would you do?"
The Leaders Award sets this ch (More) |
| engineering wrote: EDM staff attend WISE conference
On 14th May, Lecturer in Engineering Management Dr Udonna Okeke and Research Fellow and Women Like Me coordinator Dr Laura Hobbs attended the WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) conference in London.
Hosted at the IET, the 2019 conference of (More) |
| engineering wrote: Women Like Me featured by Bristol Women's Voice
Bristol Women's Voice have featured our Women Like Me project, run by Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers and Dr Laura Hobbs, on their blog.
Bristol Women’s Voice is a powerful voice for women making women’s equality in Bristol a reality. They make sure th (More) |
| engineering wrote: Exploring the concept of Emotional Intelligence with Women Like Me
In our public event at Bristol and Bath Science Park today, as part of Women Like Me's closing event for this round, we are exploring the concept of emotional intelligence with Caroline Morris of Wide Eyed Group Leadership Consultancy.
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