Damla Kose

Engineers Without Borders UK: Chief Ideation Officer

Hello everyone! I’m Damla, and I’m the current VP and running for Chief Ideation Officer!

I am a third-year Chemistry student, thus, concrete proof that EWB is not only for engineers :)

EWB is very significant to me as I’ve been a part of committee from establishing society to freshers fair to our big events for three years. I’ve worked as Vice-President, Chief Ideation Officer and Director of Outreach Activities. Therefore, I'm experienced at leading projects/events and working with Union.

For the last three years I ..

Organized and led our biggest event as part of Great Exhibition Road Festival, which is a sustainability-focused workshop engaging 250+ people from all ages and backgrounds
Will lead another workshop at GERF this year collaborating with Royal Society of Sculptures
Organized outreach workshops in underprivileged schools in Kent and Brixton
Created a community with like-minded people from different EWB Chapters at UCL, Oxford and Cambridge
Organized cross-university social events
Created resources for members stepping into their sustainable future

As stated in our newsletter, I’m “complete guide to embrace feminism,” planning more events and opportunities to empower women and non-binary in STEM and sustainability.

Next year, I'm aiming for more...

Workshops/talks to acquire the necessary skills for job/PhD applications
Hackathons/designathons/ideathons and real-life engineering projects to apply these skills
Networking opportunities for our like-minded people from Imperial and other EWB chapter
Sustainable social events

I would really appreciate your vote! I'm looking forward to being part of EWB committee next year:)