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I agree with Jessica that more girls seem to focus on Chemistry and Biology than Physics which I don’t think is an issue if they wish to follow a career in Chemical Engineering or Bio Engineering however for Electrical, Mechanical & Civil related Engineering I think that Physics should be promoted.

I recently attended at STEM Glasgow science centre and where schools from all over Scotland came to compete and take part in challenges, I would say there was an approximate 50/50 split between girls and boys and I found the teachers to be extremely encouraging and supportive of their pupils. There does not seem to be a lack of encouragement to take a STEM subject in school but perhaps more guidance is needed so students will be more inclined to choose an engineering course at University.

I think that there is an issue with the number of women who study Engineering at University only to drop out or even complete university but leave their career later on. A big contributing factor to the number of women dropping out of Engineering is the culture surrounding it, we need to work together to create a more diverse, positive and open minded culture. From my own experiences it sometimes feels like I am an orange slice wedged into an onion, I fit but I am very different to everyone around me.

Most of these issues can be solved by simply having inspirational role models for girls to look up to and aspire to be. No matter how difficult a course is or your career is if someone you admire and can relate to has achieved those things then it gives you belief that you can too. Having a mentor to guide and advise you through difficult tasks and situations is also Key to becoming a successful Engineer. We need more successful female Engineers to stand up and speak out so that they can inspire others to achieve.

I agree with Jessica that more girls seem to focus on Chemistry and Biology than Physics which I don’t think is an issue if they wish to follow a career in Chemical Engineering or Bio Engineering however for Electrical, Mechanical & Civil related Engineering I think that Physics should be promoted.

I recently attended a STEM event at STEM Glasgow science centre and where schools from all over Scotland came to compete and take part in challenges, I would say there was an approximate 50/50 split between girls and boys and I found the teachers to be extremely encouraging and supportive of their pupils. There does not seem to be a lack of encouragement to take a STEM subject in school but perhaps more guidance is needed so students will be more inclined to choose an engineering course at University.

I think that there is an issue with the number of women who study Engineering at University only to drop out or even complete university but leave their career later on. A big contributing factor to the number of women dropping out of Engineering is the culture surrounding it, we need to work together to create a more diverse, positive and open minded culture. From my own experiences it sometimes feels like I am an orange slice wedged into an onion, I fit but I am very different to everyone around me.

Most of these issues can be solved by simply having inspirational role models for girls to look up to and aspire to be. No matter how difficult a course is or your career is if someone you admire and can relate to has achieved those things then it gives you belief that you can too. Having a mentor to guide and advise you through difficult tasks and situations is also Key to becoming a successful Engineer. We need more successful female Engineers to stand up and speak out so that they can inspire others to achieve.

I agree with Jessica that more girls seem to focus on Chemistry and Biology than Physics which I don’t think is an issue if they wish to follow a career in Chemical Engineering or Bio Engineering however for Electrical, Mechanical & Civil related Engineering I think that Physics should be promoted.

I recently attended a STEM event at Glasgow science centre and where schools from all over Scotland came to compete and take part in challenges, I would say there was an approximate 50/50 split between girls and boys and I found the teachers to be extremely encouraging and supportive of their pupils. There does not seem to be a lack of encouragement to take a STEM subject in school but perhaps more guidance is needed so students will be more inclined to choose an engineering course at University.

I think that there is an issue with the number of women who study Engineering at University only to drop out or even complete university but leave their career later on. A big contributing factor to the number of women dropping out of Engineering is the culture surrounding it, we need to work together to create a more diverse, positive and open minded culture. From my own experiences it sometimes feels like I am an orange slice wedged into an onion, I fit but I am very different to everyone around me.

Most of these issues can be solved by simply having inspirational role models for girls to look up to and aspire to be. No matter how difficult a course is or your career is if someone you admire and can relate to has achieved those things then it gives you belief that you can too. Having a mentor to guide and advise you through difficult tasks and situations is also Key to becoming a successful Engineer. We need more successful female Engineers to stand up and speak out so that they can inspire others to achieve.