Naomi Richardson

Master's student in Aeronautical Engineering and chair of the Women’s Engineering Society

What does International Women in Engineering Day mean to you? 

  • It is about celebrating the achievements of female engineers, breaking down gender stereotypes and promoting equal opportunities for all genders within the engineering industry.  

  • I want to show that both women and men can be great engineers and encourage future generations of women to consider a career in engineering.  

Which women in Engineering inspire you and why? 

  • Dawn Bonfield MBE is a huge inspiration for me, both because of her career achievements and for her work in promoting diversity in engineering.  

  • Her passion for recognising the achievements of female engineers, through the creation of INWED, the Top 50 Women in Engineering List and the Magnificent Women project has recognised the important contribution of women in engineering and encouraged numerous women to pursue STEM careers. 

What advice do you have for women thinking of a career in Engineering? 

  • Find yourself a role model or mentor to support you and push you out of your comfort zone.