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(Hons) at the University of Bath. William added: “My studies offer great
He said: “Studying two engineering subject breadth and depth, giving me the
disciplines enables me to approach best scientific and soft skills to solve the
both parts of an engineering problem challenges I will face in my career.”
and create solutions that consider William, who is interested in
both areas. I will also be able to work leveraging new technology in pipeline
and communicate more effectively infrastructure to improve grid efficiency
with a wider variety of engineering and flexibility, says the scholarship
professionals.” will allow him take full advantage of
Carl, who is interested in the his time at university and develop a
development of both hydrogen and great relationship with IGEM and its
battery powered electric vehicles, says associated professional networks.
the IGEM scholarship will allow him to SRIVATSA GARG is the recipient of IGEM’s
dedicate his time to his studies as well as first year scholarship. Currently a
a variety of extra-curricular activities. summer student at the Defense, Science
He added: “I hope my studies will give and Technology Laboratory, Srivatsa is
me the knowledge required to move into studying Engineering MEng (Hons) at
the engineering profession and specify the University of Cambridge.
my skills to one area that I find to be of Srivatsa says: “I have always been
particular interest and value.” drawn to engineering as a field in
which I could apply myself to solving
real-world problems with real-world
implications. I took part in a few
technology projects at school and,
having loved these experiences, I
felt confident in applying to read
engineering at university.” LIAM DEY is the recipient of IGEM’s
IGEM’s funding, said Srivatsa, will be postgraduate scholarship. He studied
used for resources and technology to Mechanical Design Msc (Hons) at the
aid with his studies. He added that he University of Huddersfield.
is sure the IGEM scholarship will prove He said: “Mechanical Engineering
invaluable after his time at university. stands out to me as a course that helps
He is confident that studying will be to analyse and solve key issues in our
very useful in his career: “This includes world today.
MATIAS SILVA is the final undergraduate not only the content of the course, “With a desire to be on the forefront
recipient of our scholarship. He will be but also organisation, teamwork, of research and development in the
studying Engineering MEng (Hons) at leadership, and time management gas industry, I need to have a range
the University of Cambridge. skills,” he added. of specialised skills in both structural
Matias says that he chose this course Srivatsa’s area of interest is the mechanics and fluid dynamics, this
due it being a real-world application of energy and technology sector. “I would course offers advanced modules in both
maths and physics, also adding: “I enjoy love to make a contribution to tackling subject areas,” he said.
how engineering brings people from the global climate crisis.” Liam is pursuing a postgraduate
all walks of life together to tackle the degree to obtain chartership as well
world’s most pressing issues.” as enhance his skills and knowledge:
IGEM’s funding, said Matias, will “The scholarship will be a significant
allow his time at university to be rich help throughout my course; it will
and engaging. “I plan to apply the provide the necessary financial support
scholarship meaningfully by attending required to make this postgraduate
engineering-related conferences, degree possible as well as enabling
participating in industrial placements me to pursue many extra-curricular
and many others,” he said. activities and research projects.”
“I believe that studying abroad and His primary interest within
adding to my international education engineering is to help improve society
will allow me to grow and access and the environment, in particular
challenging learning opportunities. I within the energy sector.
also hope that my studies will expose
me to a wide variety of content and WILLIAM DRAPER-BARR is currently on a IGEM’s scholarships, grants and
tools so that I’m ready to make positive Clinical Research Summer Placement awards are designed to support
contributions to the field,” he added. at the NHS and is studying Mechanical young engineers on their educational
While Matias is particularly Engineering MEng (Hons) at Imperial journey and beyond. We aim to inspire
interested in electrical engineering, he College London. innovation and personal development by
stressed his enthusiasm to approach He said: “This course will give me the recognising and rewarding achievements
many other areas of engineering with opportunity to gain a strong theoretical wherever we can. For more information,
an open mind. foundation before specialised study, email funding@igem.org.uk or call
where I hope to align my studies to best +44 (0)1509 678 150.
support a career in the gas industry.”

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