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STEM AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHTS

Read profiles about our STEM Ambassadors to learn about their career journeys, get activity suggestions, and find out how they can support you and your young people.

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Colin Dunn - Process Improvement Lead Engineer - William Grant & Sons, Distillers
Colin Dunn - Process Improvement Lead Engineer - William Grant & Sons, Distillers

Colin Dunn - Process Improvement Lead Engineer - William Grant & Sons, Distillers

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:24:00 GMT

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Tinashe Mazarire - 3rd year BEng Mechanical Engineering student - University of Strathclyde
Tinashe Mazarire - 3rd year BEng Mechanical Engineering student - University of Strathclyde

Tinashe Mazarire - 3rd year BEng Mechanical Engineering student - University of Strathclyde

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:56:00 GMT

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Kerry Mackay - Beaches and Marine Litter Project Officer - The GRAB Trust
Kerry Mackay - Beaches and Marine Litter Project Officer - The GRAB Trust

Kerry Mackay - Beaches and Marine Litter Project Officer - The GRAB Trust

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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Mairi Jaap - Oil & Gas Safety Engineer - Atkins
Mairi Jaap - Oil & Gas Safety Engineer - Atkins

Mairi Jaap - Oil & Gas Safety Engineer - Atkins

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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Stephen Clarke - Qualified Person and Quality Manager - The Mentholaum Company Limited
Stephen Clarke - Qualified Person and Quality Manager - The Mentholaum Company Limited

Stephen Clarke - Qualified Person and Quality Manager - The Mentholaum Company Limited

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:48:33 GMT

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George Houston - Mechanical Engineer - Syngenta
George Houston - Mechanical Engineer - Syngenta

George Houston - Mechanical Engineer - Syngenta

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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Geraldine Angus - Operations Manager - Sweco
Geraldine Angus - Operations Manager - Sweco

Geraldine Angus - Operations Manager - Sweco

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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Jo Jeffreys - Sustainability Engagement Manager and Global Giving & Volunteering Program Manager - Jacobs
Jo Jeffreys - Sustainability Engagement Manager and Global Giving & Volunteering Program Manager - Jacobs

Jo Jeffreys - Sustainability Engagement Manager and Global Giving & Volunteering Program Manager - Jacobs

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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Eddie Hessell - Transmission System Planning and Investment Engineer - SSE
Eddie Hessell - Transmission System Planning and Investment Engineer - SSE

Eddie Hessell - Transmission System Planning and Investment Engineer - SSE

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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Iain Russell - Software Engineer - NatWest Group
Iain Russell - Software Engineer - NatWest Group

Iain Russell - Software Engineer - NatWest Group

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Antigoni Zisi - Data Analyst - HPE Financial Services
Antigoni Zisi - Data Analyst - HPE Financial Services

Antigoni Zisi - Data Analyst - HPE Financial Services

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Beth Dibnah - Technician - Pharmacology Department - University of Glasgow
Beth Dibnah - Technician - Pharmacology Department - University of Glasgow

Beth Dibnah - Technician - Pharmacology Department - University of Glasgow

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Diane Gribi - Quality Engineer - Aggreko Manufacturing
Diane Gribi - Quality Engineer - Aggreko Manufacturing

Diane Gribi - Quality Engineer - Aggreko Manufacturing

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Peter Denheen - Hydrogeologist - Atkins
Peter Denheen - Hydrogeologist - Atkins

Peter Denheen - Hydrogeologist - Atkins

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Elmira Mohit - Microbiology PhD Student - University of Strathclyde/GSK
Elmira Mohit - Microbiology PhD Student - University of Strathclyde/GSK

Elmira Mohit - Microbiology PhD student - University of Strathclyde/GSK

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Abbie Davies - Therapeutic Radiographer - University Hospital Bristol and Weston, Bristol Haemotology and Oncology Center
Abbie Davies - Therapeutic Radiographer - University Hospital Bristol and Weston, Bristol Haemotology and Oncology Center

Abbie Davies - Therapeutic Radiographer - University Hospital Bristol and Weston, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Center

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Darren Telfer - Precision Medicine and Pharmacological Innovation MSc Student - University of Glasgow
Darren Telfer - Precision Medicine and Pharmacological Innovation MSc Student - University of Glasgow

Darren Telfer - Precision Medicine and Pharmacological Innovation MSc Student - University of Glasgow

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Lorna Bennet - Mechanical Engineer - Offshore Renewable Energy
Lorna Bennet - Mechanical Engineer - Offshore Renewable Energy

Lorna Bennet - Mechanical Engineer - Offshore Renewable Energy

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:14:00 BST

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Robert Haynes - Senior Naval Architect - BMT Group
Robert Haynes - Senior Naval Architect - BMT Group

Robert Haynes - Senior Naval Architect - BMT Group

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:14:00 BST

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Eilidh Adamson - Third Year Student on Aero-Mechanical Engineering - University of Strathclyde
Eilidh Adamson - Third Year Student on Aero-Mechanical Engineering - University of Strathclyde

Eilidh Adamson - Third Year Student of Aero-Mechanical Engineering MEng - University of Strathclyde

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:14:00 BST

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Angus Macgregor - Business Development Manager and Geotechnical Engineer - BAM Ritchies
Angus Macgregor - Business Development Manager and Geotechnical Engineer - BAM Ritchies

Angus MacGregor - Business Development Manager and Geotechnical Engineer - BAM Ritchies

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:11:00 BST

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Sarah Breen - Senior Engineer, Project Management - Ove Arup and Partners Ltd.
Sarah Breen - Senior Engineer, Project Management - Ove Arup and Partners Ltd.

Sarah Breen - Senior Engineer, Project Management - Ove Arup and Partners Ltd.

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Ross Cameron - Assistant Engineer - Dougall Baillie Associates
Ross Cameron - Assistant Engineer - Dougall Baillie Associates

Ross Cameron - Assistant Engineer - Dougall Baillie Associates

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Louise Anderson - Veterinary Clinical Skills and Primary Care - University of Glasgow
Louise Anderson - Veterinary Clinical Skills and Primary Care - University of Glasgow

Louise Anderson - University Lecturer in Veterinary Clinical Skills and Primary Care - University of Glasgow

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Lisa Brooks - Software Engineer - BBC
Lisa Brooks - Software Engineer - BBC

Lisa Brooks - Software Engineer - BBC

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Gary Snedden - Engineer - AECOM
Gary Snedden - Engineer - AECOM

Gary Snedden - Engineer - AECOM

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Kevan Spiers - Senior Highways Engineer - Jacobs
Kevan Spiers - Senior Highways Engineer - Jacobs

Kevan Spiers - Senior Highways Engineer - Jacobs

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Ross Laird - Mechanical Engineer  - Thales
Ross Laird - Mechanical Engineer  - Thales

Ross Laird - Mechanical Engineer - Thales

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Gordon McMahon - Through Life Support Engineer - OME
Gordon McMahon - Through Life Support Engineer - OME

Gordon McMahon - Through Life Support Engineer - Thales OME

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Joanna Gordon - Undergraduate Human Biology Student - University of Glasgow
Joanna Gordon - Undergraduate Human Biology Student - University of Glasgow

Joanna Gordon - Undergraduate Human Biology Student - University of Glasgow

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Catarina de Almeida Marques - Postdoctoral Research Associate - Institute of Infection Immunity & Inflammation - University of Glasgow
Catarina de Almeida Marques - Postdoctoral Research Associate - Institute of Infection Immunity & Inflammation - University of Glasgow

Catarina de Almeida Marques - Postdoctoral Research Associate - Institute of Infection Immunity & Inflammation - University of Glasgow

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Mark McGrady  - Technical and Quality Engineer - DuPont Teijin Films
Mark McGrady  - Technical and Quality Engineer - DuPont Teijin Films

Mark McGrady - Technical and Quality Engineer - DuPont Teijin Films

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Simon White - Technology Architect / Presales Consultant - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Simon White - Technology Architect / Presales Consultant - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Simon White - Technology Architect / Presales Consultant - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Tommy Shinton - Civil Engineer - AECOM
Tommy Shinton - Civil Engineer - AECOM

Tommy Shinton - Civil Engineer - AECOM

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Fiona Keady - UK Talent Business Partner - Leidos
Fiona Keady - UK Talent Business Partner - Leidos

Fiona Keady - UK Talent Business Partner - Leidos

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Fraser Barclay - Cyber Security Analyst - Morgan Stanley
Fraser Barclay - Cyber Security Analyst - Morgan Stanley

Fraser Barclay - Cyber Security Analyst - Morgan Stanley

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Eilidh Pearce - 3rd Year Mechanical Engineering Student - University of Glasgow
Eilidh Pearce - 3rd Year Mechanical Engineering Student - University of Glasgow

Eilidh Pearce - Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Glasgow

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Casey McGuire - Consultant Hydrogeologist - RSK Group Ltd
Casey McGuire - Consultant Hydrogeologist - RSK Group Ltd

Casey McGuire - Consultant Hydrogeologist - RSK Group Ltd

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Colin McRae - Overhead Lines Project Engineer - Balfour Beatty Power Transmission
Colin McRae - Overhead Lines Project Engineer - Balfour Beatty Power Transmission

Colin McRae -Overhead Lines Project Engineer - Balfour Beatty Power Transmission

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Gavin Little - Graduate Civil Engineer at Akins
Gavin Little - Graduate Civil Engineer at Akins

Gavin Little - Graduate Civil Engineer - Atkin

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Heather Lowrie - Lead Security Architect - National Records of Scotland
Heather Lowrie - Lead Security Architect - National Records of Scotland

Heather Lowrie - Lead Security Architect - National Records of Scotland

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Jenny Haigh - Civilian Instructor - RAF Air Cadets
Jenny Haigh - Civilian Instructor - RAF Air Cadets

Jenny Haigh - Civilian Instructor RAF Air Cadets

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Alex Blanchard - PhD Student in Physics at University of Strathclyde
Alex Blanchard - PhD Student in Physics at University of Strathclyde

Alex Blanchard - PhD Student at University of Strathclyde

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Carolyn Harvey - Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Jacobs
Carolyn Harvey - Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Jacobs

Carolyn Harvey - Graduate Mechanical Engineer at Jacobs

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Josh Taylor - Operations Associate - Morgan Stanley
Josh Taylor - Operations Associate - Morgan Stanley

Josh Taylor - Operations Associate at Morgan Stanley

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Holly Campbell - Experimental Materials Scientist at the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Holly Campbell - Experimental Materials Scientist at the UK Atomic Energy Authority

Holly Campbell - Experimental Materials Scientist at the UK Atomic Energy Authority

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Elle Lindsay - PhD Researcher in Environmental Biology at University of Glasgow
Elle Lindsay - PhD Researcher in Environmental Biology at University of Glasgow

Elle Lindsay - PhD Researcher at University of Glasgow

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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George Loumakis - Lecturer in Energy at Glasgow Caledonian University
George Loumakis - Lecturer in Energy at Glasgow Caledonian University

George Loumakis - Lecturer in Energy at Glasgow Caledonian University

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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John McParland - Solution Architect - CGI
John McParland - Solution Architect - CGI

John McParland - Solution Architect at CGI

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Maisie Keogh - Doctoral Research - Biomedical Engineering - University of Strathclyde
Maisie Keogh - Doctoral Research - Biomedical Engineering - University of Strathclyde

Maisie Keogh - Doctoral Researcher in Biomedical Engineering at University of Strathclyde

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Karen Perry - Assistant Quality Engineer at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
Karen Perry - Assistant Quality Engineer at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

Karen Perry - Assistant Quality Engineer at National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Simon Munro - PhD Student at University of Glasgow

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Kelly Thomson - Software Engineer - Leidos
Kelly Thomson - Software Engineer - Leidos

Kelly Thomson - Software Engineer at Leidos

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Marcus Kay - Civil Engineer - AECOM
Marcus Kay - Civil Engineer - AECOM

Marcus Kay - Civil Engineer - AECOM

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Gillian Hunter- LECTURER - BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES - GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Gillian Hunter- LECTURER - BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES - GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

Gillian Hunter - Lecturer - Biological and Biomedical Sciences - Glasgow Caledonian University

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Katrine Black - Renewable Energy Consultant at Wood
Katrine Black - Renewable Energy Consultant at Wood

Katrine Black - Renewable Energy Consultant at Wood

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

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Amy Kidd

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:59:00 BST

Amy is a 2nd year Maths and Computer Science student at the University of Glasgow, she also currently works as part of the Software Engineer internship programme with JP Morgan.

Hina Khan

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:47:00 BST

Hina has been a STEM Ambassador for 15 years and has enjoyed working in all areas of science, engineering and technology. She started her career with a degree in Physics and Astronomy, that then progressed to completing a PhD in Space Science.

Fiona Vick - Electrical Technician - Northern Lighthouse Board

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:59:00 BST

Fiona has over 20+ years career experience, and currently works at Northern Lighthouse Board as an Electrical Technician, servicing and maintaining aids to navigation.

Nigel Gill - Process Specialist, Chemical Processing - Rolls-Royce

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:59:00 GMT

Nigel works at Rolls-Royce as a Process Specialist in Chemical Processing. Nigel has over 20 years experience in surface finishing chemistry, predominantly electroplating and associated processes.

Mikaela Thompson - Technology Apprentice Analyst - Morgan Stanley

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:59:00 BST

Mikaela's area of expertise is technology, and she works at Morgan Stanley as a Technology Apprentice Analyst.

Graeme Eddolls - PhD Student - Gravitational Waves - University of Glasgow

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 16:59:00 BST

Graeme is passionate about outreach and became a STEM Ambassador in 2010 when he started his undergraduate degree in Astrophysics. He has worked as a scientist in electromagnetic stealth for naval ships and submarines, and is studying for his PhD as an experimentalist in Gravitational Wave Research.

Julie-Ann McAneny

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 16:59:00 BST

Julie has worked in Cardiology for over 15 years and shares that success in cardiology is a heartbeat away.

Zubaida Abdul Sattar

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:59:00 GMT

Zubaida has a PhD in Nanolaser physics from Bangor University, Wales and is a Fellow of Higher Education in UK. She is a lecturer in Physics and has participated in many varied STEM activities.

Gavin Little - Graduate Engineer - Atkins

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Gavin is a 2nd Year Graduate Civil Engineer with Atkins.

Alan Walker - Senior Lecturer in Mathematics - UWS

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Alan is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of the West of Scotland, and the Programme Leader for their B.Sc Mathematics with Education programme.

Angela Elliott - Senior HR Business Partner - Network Rail

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Angela works at Network Rail as Senior HR Business Partner.

Giorgio Bindoni - Retired Pilot

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Giorgio has 48 years of aviation experience under his belt, including working as a pilot for 25 years, and an Independent Aviation Advisor for 16. Giorgio became a STEM Ambassador last July and has managed to take part in 13 activities already!

Claire Donald

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 BST

Claire is a virus biologist specifically interested in viruses spread by mosquitos, like Zika and dengue.

Mark Harris - STEM Engagement Coordinator - Royal Navy

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 BST

Mark is the STEM Engagement Coordinator for Scotland and Northern Ireland for the Royal Navy.

Alexandra Guy - Graduate Engineer - Spirit Aerosystems

Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 BST

Alexandra has a BEng in Aeronautical Engineering and a Diploma if Professional Studies. She is a Graduate Engineer with Spirit Aerosystems, Prestwick.

Sehar Raza - 3rd Year Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - University of Strathclyde

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 00:00:00 BST

Sehar is a 3rd Year Electrical and Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Strathclyde, and the STEM Outreach Coordinator for Engineers Without Borders at Strathclyde.

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