Georgina Coulthread
Master's student in Aeronautical Engineering and currently on placement at Meggitt
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What does International Women in Engineering day mean to you?
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It’s a day to celebrate the past and current achievements of women in engineering, and to reduce the stigma about female engineers. I also believe that it is important to celebrate everyone that supports and encourages female engineers.
Which Women in Engineering inspire you and why?
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Beatrice Shilling was the British Aeronautical Engineer responsible for fixing and preventing the Hurricane’s Rolls-Royce Merlin engines from stalling during the Battle of Britain.
What advice do you have for women thinking of a career in Engineering?
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What you decide to do with your future is your decision. Don’t let stone-age views from anyone put your career off course.