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Science,Maths and Engineering - University Options for Women

Katherine Paynter shares her experience with A-Levels and university options in science, maths, and engineering, including her time at university and career choices. She specifically focuses on the field of aerospace engineering and highlights the job market and opportunities available to engineers.

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Science,Maths and Engineering - University Options for Women

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  1. Science,Maths and Engineering - University Options for Women Katherine PaynterMEng Aerospace Engineering

  2. Overview • A-Levels and my University Options • My time at University • Applying for jobs (and the job market) • My career choices

  3. A-Levels and my University Options • Maths • Physics • Art • Subjects split between science based and Art subjects • Product design? Architecture? Graphics? • Engineering? Art school?

  4. A-Levels and my University Options • Engineering? • Secure job market • Couldn’t be done as a hobby • A ‘SMART’ subject • Both practical and theoretical • Felt ‘right’

  5. A-Levels and my University Options • Which type of engineering? • Aerospace • Mechanical • Civil, ACSE, Electrical…. “Aerospace engineering, particularly the astronautics branch, is often referred to colloquially as “rocket science” ” (wikipedia, 2013)

  6. My time at University • Aerospace Engineering • If it’s on an aircraft, you study it! • Propulsion • Control systems • Electronics • Fluid Dynamics • Materials…

  7. Applying for jobs (and the job market) • Studying Aerospace Engineering doesn’t just qualify you for engineering • Automotive industry • Defence sector • Energy sector • And many more… • Engineers are in demand • Giving you choice and control • Companies are willing to invest in you - graduate schemes

  8. My career choices • About to start on the BAE Systems sigma scheme • 3 + years of 6-18 month placements over the entire business - including an international placement • A personalised development plan • Support in gaining professional qualifications

  9. Who are BAE systems and what do they do? • One of the worlds largest defense contractors • Projects and services around the world • Core of the business in defense • Military Air and Information • Maritime • Combat Vehicles • Land and Armaments • Electronic Systems • Intelligence and Security • Support Solutions

  10. Photos: BAE Systems

  11. So what will I be doing? • Working on the Astute class and Successor nuclear submarines in Barrow-in-Furness • Solving unique engineering problems relating to these projects • Providing the Royal Navy with the equipment required for the UK’s nuclear deterrent How to Build a Nuclear Submarine

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