Aine Wynne – Electrical Control Engineering Student at Technological University Dublin discusses what first prompted her into the world of engineering.
Q. What course are you studying?
A. Electrical Control Engineering at Technological University Dublin
Q. What year are you in?
A. First Year
Q. Why did you choose this course?
A. I was lucky enough to have a weeks work experience with Arup, during my week there I found electrical engineering the most interesting.
Q. How many women are in your course?
A. Just myself, no more.
Q. Did any drop out and if so, at what stage?
A. There was one other, but she left before the end of semester one.
Q. Do you remember the first time you thought about/considered a career in engineering?
A. Yes, my maths grinds teacher was asking me about the CAO. I explain I had no idea what to do but I liked technology and maths. She was also my technology teacher so she advised me to look into engineering.
Q. Do you have any role models in the industry?
A. Honestly my technology teacher from secondary school, big shout out to Grainne Enright. Without her I don’t know where I’d be. But as for people my field, I haven’t yet come across many that I admire yet.
Q. Is there or has there been any Engineers in your immediate family or friend group?
Q. Do you think an interest in Engineering could have been sparked in school?