Women Engineers Get New Champion

Phil Black - PII Editor 24/09/2015

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The Women’s Engineering Society has a new patron; a woman who has championed the importance of engineering for over 30 years

Professor Isobel Pollock was appointed an OBE for services to mechanical engineering last year after a career that includes working in world-leading multi-nationals and making major contributions to the promotion of engineering.

Dawn Bonfield, President of the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), said of the appointment: “Isobel was a natural choice for us and I am delighted that she was able to accept our invitation to be our patron. She has so many great accolades to her name, many of which have involved bringing engineering to new audiences, something WES is very passionate about. I know she will be great champion for our cause.”

During her career, Prof Pollock has worked with young people to encourage sustainable and innovative design through the Audi Design Foundation, the Bloodhound schools outreach project and the Design and Technology Association. She has also championed the importance of the UK’s industrial heritage, establishing the IMechE’s Heritage Committee in 2006.

Prof Pollock, the second female president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and soon, subject to election, to become the first female Master of the Worshipful Company of Engineers, commented: “It is a great honour to join the current WES Patrons. I look forward to supporting WES activities as a patron.