The Face of Engineering Episode 11

Episode 17 April 27, 2021 00:20:17
The Face of Engineering Episode 11
The Common Room
The Face of Engineering Episode 11

Apr 27 2021 | 00:20:17

/

Show Notes

Welcome to series two of our podcast. The face of engineering is forever changing and evolving, but who are the faces behind it and more specifically, the women? Let us take you on a journey exploring careers within the engineering sector. Join our host Ngunan Adamu as we bring you, The Face of Engineering podcast series. “I think for anyone who’s thinking of going into engineering, it will bring out the problem-solving side of you, which is amazing” - Introducing Halimatu Abubakar In this episode, Ngunan chats with Halimatu Abubakar. Halimatu is a Support Engineer at Collins Aerospace, having recently completed their Future Leadership Graduate programme. She is also a member of WISE Campaign’s Young Professionals Board. Halimatu tells us about how engineers don’t perceive “failures,” but engage in “a process of re-learning" instead. She shares how trying to improve products once they’re in use is in fact, a really fun part of her job! Throughout the episode, Halimatu also discusses the importance of being supported in your career choices and shares the value she’s found in working for an employer that supports her professional development. As a massive Doctor Who fan, Halimatu also reveals how she would love to work with NASA in space exploration!

Other Episodes

Episode 15

April 13, 2021 00:23:27
Episode Cover

The Face of Engineering Episode 9

Welcome to series two of our podcast. The face of engineering is forever changing and evolving, but who are the faces behind it and...

Listen

Episode 13

March 30, 2021 00:20:12
Episode Cover

The Face of Engineering Episode 7

Welcome to series two of our podcast. The face of engineering is forever changing and evolving, but who are the faces behind it and...

Listen

Episode 10

March 09, 2021 00:24:07
Episode Cover

The Face of Engineering Episode 4

Welcome to series two of our podcast. The face of engineering is forever changing and evolving, but who are the faces behind it and...

Listen