Georgia Collis is currently undertaking a placement with Dyson Technology as part of her Mechanical Engineering degree at the University.  

Prior to this, she also gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Nu Instruments, a Laboratory Intern with Hanson UK, and an Architectural Intern at Flintshire County Council.  

The Women that Build Awards aim to provide visibility, education, and networking spaces to inspire women-identifying individuals in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) to continue to excel.  

Georgia features in the ‘Rising Star’ category, which recognises powerful and talented women who are starting their careers in the sector.  

In the first stage, the public can vote for any candidate featured on the website. The top three-to-five candidates from each region will then be shortlisted for the final global round.  

Georgia’s interest in engineering stems from her passion for making a positive impact on the planet, and the power engineering has in making societal, economic and environmental advancements across the world.  

Georgia said about her inspiration for her career: “The struggles of strong women in the past have enabled me to follow my aspirations into engineering today. Through advocating for women in engineering now, it may one day be considered the norm (rather than the minority!) and children will draw engineers as powerful women rather than just men.” 

Outside of her studies, Georgia has become an active STEM ambassador by volunteering for Robogals and the James Dyson Foundation. Last year, she also took part in the RedBull Soapbox Race through a team made up of Loughborough students who used the experience as an opportunity to celebrate women in engineering.  

Voting for the competition remains open until 12 June 2023.