ULSTER University has been giving young schoolgirls an insight into the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
The university held the Engineering Bright Futures event to mark Ada Lovelace Day, a celebration of the world’s first computer programmer.
During the day the girls got hands-on with innovative technology in 3D printing, environmental science and tissue engineering to better understand the real world applications of STEM and find out more about the wide range of career pathways.
The students also heard from a line-up of female figures at different stages in their STEM careers including Dr Lindsay McManus, quality engineer at Heartsine; Jenny Evans, KTP Associate at Hutchinson Aerotech, and Shauna Mullin, mechanical engineering student at Ulster University.
The event was organised by Ulster University’s Athena SWAN Charter, which is part of the UK movement to inspire young women to study and pursue careers in STEM.