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I am an Engineer: Shrouk El-Attar

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  • Duration: 2 mins
  • Publication date: 30 Mar 2021
  • Part of series I Am An Engineer

Abstract

Shrouk El-Attar, winner of the 2020 IET WES Prize, is an Electronic Engineer at Elvie. Shrouk previously worked with surgeons operating on the eye, on IoT Tech at Intel and at Fujitsu in Kawasaki and did her master’s research in Electron Spin Resonance (ESR). Shrouk has been a STEM Ambassador since 2011, teaching children about engineering solutions and most recently headed up a project, teaching maths to children of refugees. Which field of engineering is good for women? - All of them! So why are there so few women in engineering? Help break the stereotypes! I am an Engineer: Shrouk El-Attar IET YWE #IETywe​ Inspiring Woman Engineer

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    Shrouk El-Attar

    Shrouk El-Attar, an Electronic Engineer at Elvie. She engineers smart tech that improves the lives of cis women and trans men, whilst breaking down barriers and smashing taboos. Shrouk previously worked with surgeons operating on the eye, on IoT Tech at Intel and at Fujitsu in Kawasaki and did her master’s research in Electron Spin Resonance (ESR). Shrouk has been a STEM Ambassador since 2011, teaching children about engineering solutions and most recently headed up a project, teaching maths to children of refugees.
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