west (women in engineering, science & technology)
London
WEST is a small charity with a big aim: to inspire girls and women to study and
work in non-traditional trades and careers like engineering.Wendy Miller “I was
the first full-time female student to study engineering at Sheffield College.
After employment as a draughtsperson and engineering project manager, I have
worked in education since 2004. I am now Learning and Teaching Lead at the AMRC
Training Centre, run by the University of Sheffield, which delivers Engineering
Apprenticeships from Advanced to Degree Level. I joined WEST because I believe
passionately that we need to actively change women’s perception of STEM careers
– and men’s perception of women in engineering! There is a world of opportunity
out there for young women and we are missing a lot of talent.” Pat Morton
(Chair) Pat Morton (Chair) “I spent 20 years in the construction industry as a
surveyor and another 20 years in Higher Education working in equality –
particularly gender equality – in STEM (science, technology, engineering and
maths) and built environment. When Ros Wall died we wanted to do something
active to remember her. She was a real activist so we decided to set up WEST and
support a cause dear to Ros’s heart.” Saj Parveen Saj Parveen “I undertook a
foundation course in engineering at Sheffield College / Sheffield Hallam
University, followed by a degree in engineering, and then a postgraduate
certificate. I’m now a senior lecturer in mechanical design engineering. I love
developing and inspiring the next generation of engineers and especially keen to
see more women becoming engineers, which is why I got involved with WEST.”
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