STEMM opportunities in Wales

Ellie Thomas

Ellie is looking forward to engaging with industry experts and working on initiatives to address current industry challenges, contributing to sustainable development and engineering a better future.

She is also excited to explore how as an institution we can continue to inspire the next generation of engineers, ensuring we have a diverse workforce to solve the problems of the future. 

Participating in the scheme will develop her understanding of the workings of the institution and the industry as a whole, accelerating her career. 

Palvi Rupalia

I am a Civil Engineering graduate from the University of South Wales. I have worked at Hydrock as a graduate Civil Engineer since September 2021.
I have only been an active STEM ambassador a couple of months, but I was involved with helping a girls in STEM event at Hydrock, which we are looking to put on again this year.

Georgios Kyvetos Meng (Hons) GMICE

I am an Assistant Civil Engineer at WSP, working in the Highways Team. In my day-to-day role I provide support and design input to various infrastructure projects, working closely with multiple disciplines.
I have been a STEM Ambassador since my early days as a student at Cardiff University and have continued to be an active member ever since.

I am currently the STEM Lead for WSP’s Cardiff office and the STEM Lead in the ICE Wales Cymru Early Careers Network committee. I have been active in promoting, organising, and leading STEM events, both online and in person. Some of the events I have been involved are student mentoring, in-person practical activities and demonstrations, as well as talks about Engineering.