International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Let's seize this occasion to take a look into practice. To do so, we spoke with Zoe Hinck, Supervisor Design Verification Engineering at KARL STORZ Imaging. ??

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"In my work in engineering at KARL STORZ and in leading Santa Barbara Women in STEM, I see first-hand how important it is that women contribute to science, tech, engineering, and math fields. While being part of the KARL STORZ family, I have felt supported in my career growth from intern to engineer to supervisor, and am grateful for the network that I’ve built globally through the years".

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"Although gender diversity is still low in engineering in general, we are seeing great improvements each year as the next generation of professionals come into the industry. We know that a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion can help make more people feel more welcome and appreciated in our workplaces. In addition, companies with more diverse employees make products that better serve their diverse customers".

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"Being an engineer isn’t about being the best in math or science; it’s about problem solving and continuously learning. I was interested in science and math from a young age, but it wasn’t always easy! I was lucky that I had teachers growing up who encouraged me to continue working hard in math, even though at times I felt like I wasn’t good at it. They saw the small mistakes I was making and helped me learn to fill those holes, rather than give up altogether. As I headed into university, I found I had to push myself harder and continue to seek out support when I needed it from my professors (and my friends). Support yourself and your classmates as you try new things and encourage each other to keep learning and growing in your interests".

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"You have so much to contribute, even if you don’t see yourself represented enough yet in the lab or the board room. Seek out supportive friends, colleagues, and mentors, and make the workplace better together. I also suggest joining an organization that helps connect you to others who may be going through similar experiences. If you’re interested in outreach work, find ways to meet with students to encourage their interests and help them learn about different career paths. This visibility into future opportunities can be enormously impactful".

Thanks a lot for these insights, Zoe, and keep on inspiring further female talents in science and engineering! ??

#GenderEquality #diversity #KARLSTORZ #WomenInScience