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Science,Maths and Engineering - University Options for Women Katherine Paynter MEng Aerospace Engineering Overview • A-Levels and my University Options • My time at University • Applying for jobs (and the job market) • My career choices A-Levels and my University Options • Maths • Physics • Art • Subjects split between science based and Art subjects • Product design? Architecture? Graphics? • Engineering? Art school? 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’ 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) My time at University • Aerospace Engineering – If it’s on an aircraft, you study it! • Propulsion • Control systems • Electronics • Fluid Dynamics • Materials… 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 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 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 Photos: BAE Systems 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
