Coffee-cubicle/work-dinner-bed: Repeat x 5Pfff….try again! There is so much more to Eng life than working. Newsflash! Engineers are people too, they like things and stuff and things and stuff just like everyone else!
Raquel and Charlene are two high school students and aspiring engineers. They visited the General Motors Canadian Technical Centre in Oshawa to meet and interview Laura Barlow, an Active Safety and Autonomous Technology Engineer. After a tour of the facility Raquel and Charlene we able to ask Laura about her experiences, inspiration, and get for […]
Stephanie is a Grade 12 student interested in renewable energy engineering. She visited 3M in London, Ontario to meet and interview Adriana Gorgan, a Product Development Specialist, and Chemical Engineer. Stephanie was able to learn about leadership, being a female engineer, and gain valuable advice for her future.
Welcome to #TheFieldTrip. WEMADEIT gave 5 young women a chance to see first-hand what a day in the life of their dream career could look like, interviews with industry-leading women, but most important, evidence that engineering is a career open to and made better by women.
What’s one thing you wish you knew about engineering back when you were in high school? When I was in high school I knew that engineers used math and science to solve problems and build things. I didn’t realize that communication skills would also be very important. Every day at work I analyze data, solve […]
These ladies are killin’ it in their fields, and inspiring other girls like you to do it too! Check them out and hit that follow button for your daily dose of empowerment. Marielle Pellegrino @mariellegrino Marielle is an astrodynamicist and University of Colorado Boulder PhD student who is dedicated to helping people develop a deeper […]
What’s one thing you wish you knew about engineering back when you were in high school? Back when I was in high school I definitely expected all of the math, physics, and science to be included in my undergraduate Aerospace Engineering program. However, one thing I didn’t expect was the amount of collaboration, leadership, and […]
What’s one thing you wish you knew about engineering back when you were in high school? When I was in high school I had no idea that I would be working in technology let alone enter in to the engineering world. This field is so diverse that the opportunities are endless. I guess I would […]
Eat breakfast everyday: This may seem obvious but a healthy diet and a good breakfast in the morning is essential to starting the day right and having enough fuel to get yourself through those tough math problems! Procrastinate less: The quicker you get your homework done, then the more time you have to recharge! Resting […]
Perfect your time management skills so you study effectively, make time for self-care and spend time with your friends and family.” Sheila (4th-year Industrial Engineering) Take breaks and study in groups so that you don’t completely isolate yourself.” Jeffrey (3rd-year aerospace engineering) Everyone learns differently, so try different ways of studying and find what’s most […]
We know December has passed, but the snow just means it’s a perfect time to stay indoors, grab a hot chocolate and craft! Tinkering Trees The Tinkering Trees activity is simple, fun, AND festive! Supplies: 4 washers per tree, decreasing in size Multiple 5/8″ diameter bolts in different lengths for different sized trees (one per […]