Prestigious engineering award for MBA student
MBA student Mamta Singhal has been awarded the prestigious Women’s Engineering Society prize at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards, which took place on January 11.
Mamta, of East Kilbride, is currently lecturing in mechanical engineering at Strathclyde and studying for an MBA at the Department of Management.
She began her engineering career as a creative development engineer for toy manufacturer Hasbro, helping product a range of hugely popular toys, including Action Man. Her responsibilities at Hasbro included the design and manufacture of toys ensuring that products were made with the correct materials and conformed to the specified mechanical function level.
Robin McGill, chief executive of the IET said, "I would like to congratulate Mamta on this fantastic achievement. Mamta is a very talented engineer and is particularly passionate about informing others of the great opportunities and challenges that a career in engineering can provide. A great role model for other young women, Mamta has a promising career in engineering and technology ahead of her."
Mamta is keen to share her enthusiasm for engineering with others and has given various talks to tell people about why she enjoys engineering and why more should consider entering the profession.
Mamta received an engraved trophy and a cheque for £500 at the BT Centre, London from scientist and TV personality Dr Maggie Aderin.
Mamta also won the Greenest New Product Idea award in the Strathclyde Supernovas competition for her invention of an energy–saving kettle that filters water before boiling it. This award was made at Strathclyde’s first Enterprise Awards Dinner in November.
When she graduates with her MBA, Mamta says she may go into business herself or become a freelance but is certain she wants to stay in the innovation and creative side of the industry.