Do Siân and Vedika look like engineers. Siân works in the space industry as a Mission Systems Engineer and Vedika is a software developer. In this talk they challenge the preconceived ideas about what engineers should look like and encourage more women to get into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Vedika is a Software Developer at Bloomberg LP, developing features for their news platform. She graduated from the University of Surrey in 2012, securing a BSc, with First Class Honours, in Computer Science, a software patent, the prestigious Anita Borg Scholarship for Women in Technology, and a love for travelling.
Siân works in the space industry as a Mission Systems Engineer, designing and developing future space missions that will go on to explore our solar system. She graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Physics and Astrophysics from Durham University and is passionate about all things ‘space’.
Both Siân and Vedika are enthusiastic about promoting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), particularly to young women. Siân is an active STEM ambassador who regularly visits schools, and Vedika is a co-organiser for Ladies Who Code London. Both are members of the Women Into Science and Engineering (WISE) Young Women’s Board.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
