10/03/2026
✨ You Belong Here: Inspiring Future Women Engineers ✨
Dr. Jolly Atit Shah, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Glasgow, Singapore, recently delivered a Women in Engineering Discovery Workshop at Global Indian International School (GIIS), Singapore for students in Grades 8–11.
The workshop introduced students to the University of Glasgow’s engineering programmes in Singapore and Glasgow, while reinforcing an important message:
💡Engineering is not about perfection — it is about creativity, resilience, and problem-solving.
Through an inspiring talk on breaking stereotypes and the importance of diversity in STEM, Dr. Shah encouraged participants to see engineering as an inclusive and impactful career path.
👩🔬👩💻Students then engaged in hands-on team challenges, including engineering puzzles and a LEGO car design-and-race competition. The activity allowed them to prototype, test, refine, and experience the iterative nature of engineering design.
🤝The session was supported by Year 2 Mechanical Engineering student volunteers Cheng Xi and Chen Kaiting, whose mentorship provided valuable peer inspiration. 🌟Special thanks also to Sophia Lee for coordinating with the school.
🚀This initiative reflects the University of Glasgow’s continued commitment to widening participation and inspiring the next generation of innovative, diverse engineers.
