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Helen Littler
Senior Engineer, WSP
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Never forget why you want to be in STEM and keep your eye on the prize.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am a civil engineer specialising getting people travelling sustainably by designing cycle infrastructure.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS FIELD?
I've always have had an interest in designing and building things. I took part in lots of STEM events when I was at school which helped me decide I wanted to be a civil engineer and make the world a better place.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK AT & THINK, "I WISH YOUNGER ME WOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS WAS POSSIBLE?"
Becoming a Chartered Engineer was an achievement I didn't think was possible - you have to demonstrate how well rounded and multi-talented you are. Becoming a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers which people like Brunel and Telford were part of is amazing!
WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING IN STEM?
Seeing how I can make a difference in my city is amazing. Creating safe cycle routes has given people freedom to get places in a healthy manner.
BEST ADVICE FOR NEXT GENERATION?
Never forget why you want to be in STEM and keep your eye on the prize.
INSPO / FUN FACT
“As engineers, we were going to be in a position to change the world – not just study it.”