New work: Ingenious Women

Only 8% of British engineers are women, and so I was asked by The UKRC, “the lead organisation for the provision of advice, services and policy consultation regarding the under-representation of women in science, engineering, technology and the built environment” to conduct a series of portraits highlighting some of the women who are leading the way for others to get involved in this industry and celebrate their skills and abilities.

This ongoing series features some of the brightest young women in the engineering world.

 

Helen MacAdam is a civil engineer working with Network Rail to build a 300m viaduct through a crowded and historic part of London.

 

Yewande Akinola is the star of the Channel 4 series ‘Titanic’ and environmental services engineer working on sustainable rainwater harvesting and other sustainable systems.

 

Kayleigh Messer is a motorsport engineer working for the Renault F1 team – thanks to determination and work experience opportunities.

 

Chloe Agg is a building services engineer, ensuring safe air and piping for pharmaceutical factories and food and consumer production (including chocolate).