Designer

I most identify with the designer role as I love to dream up and design new things. I feel inspired by innovative work and feel most fulfilled when I make something new or find a different approach to solve a problem. The other role that I relate to is the Leader, as I love to work with other people and am fascinated by how different skill sets can be brought together to create a team. My favourite part of the project was definitely working with the others in the team. Outside of the project we are all friends and so working together had a really great creative dynamic that made it easy to work on. Working on this has taught me a lot about teamwork and especially about remote working. The bulk of this project had to be worked on virtually due to the lockdown for COVID 19. I feel like I have also learnt more about myself and how I work as well.

Hobbies: Painting, Bionics, Music, Reading

Groundbreaker

I am a bioengineering student at the University of Sheffield. I have always had a crafty side which I developed into ‘engineering’ skills over time. One of my favourite hobbies is making things out of waste items (which means I tend to hoard a lot of rubbish). I believe I identify with the groundbreaker role as I like finding new ways of using items that best fit my purpose, and the attributes I have learnt from my degree help me advance my interests even more. I have enjoyed being a part of this project and the dynamic team. The results we have produced is something I definitely would’ve liked to see at a very young age when myths like ‘Science is hard’ or ‘Engineers are socially inept’ were commonly heard to discourage many of my peers. The project has also given me a deeper insight into the engineering roles which have helped me reflect on my career aspirations.

Hobbies: DIY crafty projects, Badminton, Skating, Photography

Communicator

I’m Dimitris, a passionately curious bioengineering student at the University of Sheffield. When considering the roles our team designed, I think the ‘communicator’ one matches the best with my passions, skills and experience. From giving a TEDx Talk to working as an ambassador at the University, inspiring young children to become the next generation of future scientists and engineers has always been a life goal for me. That’s why my favourite part of this project is the impact it could have on the lives of many students. Understanding that “Anyone Can Engineer” is a powerful thing that needs to be communicated clearly and effectively and I'm glad we did it.

Hobbies: Travelling around the world, Reading books , Cooking (+ eating!) delicious foods

Ground-breaker

I am a bioengineer who is endlessly curious and would like to know all the answers, which is why I identify as ground-breaker. I firmly believe in the power that engineering has to address global issues and I want to do research that I find meaningful.

Working on this project has given me an insight into the many career paths available for engineers. Knowing that many children and university students will hopefully see this through our work is definitely the most rewarding part. Not to mention the opportunity to showcase diverse role-models to convey our point that anyone can engineer.

It was amazing to work in such a creative and kind team. I have learnt about myself and my working style.

Most of my free time is devoted to leading a project that raises awareness about gender-based violence in Peru (my home country) by delivering talks, interviewing experts and encouraging women to pursue their dreams in STEM or any other. I also enjoy going on walks and reading.

Regulator

I am a passionate bioengineer and I identify myself with regulator.I firmly believe that technology and engineering innovations should be available and made safe for people from all walks of life.I like to explore the flaws of the product in order to improve designs and I want to be the change that i wish to see by working to influence government policies.

I have learned a lot from this project about diverse career options available for engineers and how its broadness encompasses every other field.The role models mentioned on our website showcases that ‘Anyone can Engineer’ as our team name says.It has also taught me how to keep myself motivated in a team despite the covid circumstances.

Hobbies: Baking, creative writing and quilling.

Specialist

As a bioengineering student, I’ve always been interested in the more niche sections of engineering that may not receive as much attention now, but hold the keys to the future of engineering innovations. For this reason, the role I identify most with is specialist. Working on this project allowed me to visualise how diverse engineering roles can be, both within the sector and outside of the industry. The wide range of roles shows how much space there is for people of all skill sets and interests in engineering, and how we can benefit from diversity of experience and backgrounds. Alongside this project, I also spend my time working on social enterprise schemes. I am currently developing a water sanitation project in Nigeria and working with academics to identify key problems around this issue.

Hobbies: baking and developing gluten-free recipes, visiting museums and heritage sites, delivering learning resources and gender and racial equality

Leader

I am someone who loves to organise things- at work this might be projects, events, or teams of people; at home I can’t help but plan ahead for what I would like to do at the weekend, and research plans for upcoming holidays. I am someone who naturally tends to take the lead in a group, and I love the feeling of inspiring others to action- I would therefore assign myself to the ‘Leader’ category. From my career as a manager in the Pharmaceutical Industry, I have noticed how different scientific job roles suit different characters of people, something that most people don’t realise when they are applying for jobs. I have enjoyed supporting the ACE team, in their work to convey these principles, and am hugely impressed by what they have achieved: their scheme has huge potential to help aspiring engineers to understand what sorts of role they might enjoy.

Hobbies: I am an obsessive triathlete and play the violin in an amateur orchestra

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