Rachel Sparkhall, Midas' Sales and Marketing Manager was one of 3 speakers to talk alongside Dawn Bonfield MBE at this year's Open University Women in Engineering Student Conference on the 17th June, held as part of the week long run up to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day on the 23rd June. An initiative started by Dawn when President of WES (Women's Engineering Society), and one that continues to gain momentum each year.
The conference theme was 'Creating Supportive Environments' for Women Engineers and provided an opportunity for the Open University Engineering Students to get together, network and talk to other females who had successful engineering careers.
The day offered a range of speaker topics, including insight in to the Magnificent Women project that is being written by Henrietta Heald and promoted by Dawn Bonfield which provides accurate and historical representation of the wonderful work done by women, in engineering roles, throughout the World Wars.
A thoroughly worthwhile event for all those involved.
Open University
Institute of Engineering Designers