Hi, I am Sharika Thayaparan, I am a 1st year Biomedical Engineering Student and I am applying for the position of event organiser of WSET. it would be an honour to be a part of a committee that empowers women and contribute to it to the best of my abilities. When I said that wanted to study engineering, I faced a lot of discouragement like "it is not a field for women" from my family and mentors and mostly from the p ...
I want to champion the cause of women in STEM by organising events that empower, inspire, and support their journey. I vow to create inclusive spaces where women can thrive, network, and access resources to advance in their careers. Through mentorship programs, workshops, and networking events, I will foster a community of strong, confident women who are leading the way in science, technology, engineering, and mathem ...
Hello everyone! I’m Damla and I’m running for Event-Organiser! I’ve been on WSET committee for 2 years, currently as Event Organizer and IWD Manager. Last year, I launched IWD Academic Talk series, hosting female academics from Imperial, and planned an outreach event for term 3 for underprivileged girls in Kent, collaborating with EWB. This year, I organized social events like Bonfire Night, outr ...
As an event organiser, your goal is to show people the opportunities they have. This is especially true as an event organiser for female societies in STEM universitites. Being in courses where we are outnumbered by men can lead to us feeling overwhelmed, and can make us lose confidence. My goal is to not let this happen. Through the events I organise, I want to highlight all the different opportunities in STEM, so t ...