Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master of Engineering (Electrical)
Vice Chancellor's Scholar
Emily is currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master of Engineering (Electrical and Computer), through which she can combine her passion for abstract problem solving and combatting real-world problems such as the transition to renewable energy.
Through her industry experience in the power sector, she has gained invaluable hands-on skills such as big data statistical analysis and future grid modelling.
Emily has a deep passion for encouraging younger students (especially women) to pursue study in STEM, which she puts into practise through her upwards of 10 hours of tutoring per week. She has enjoyed her positions at UQ as both an ENGG1100 (Professional Engineering) and, currently, ENGG1300 (Introduction to Electrical Systems) tutors, whilst privately tutoring a variety of high school students in mathematics.
Further to this, as secretary of EBESS (Electrically Based Engineering Student Society), Emily hopes to give back to the UQ Engineering community. Through this commitment, she continues to build on her organisational skills, as well as amplify her industry network.
Travel and global connection have also always played an important role in Emily’s life, and she hopes to continue to pursue her own travel throughout her studies and career. In Semester 1, 2024, she completed a semester exchange to DTU (Danmark’s Tekniske Universitet), in Copenhagen.
Graduating from Brisbane Girls Grammar School in 2021, Emily achieved an ATAR of 99.90 and top marks in the state for Specialist Mathematics. Consequently, she was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship at UQ.
In her spare time, Emily enjoys spending time outdoors--whether that's going for a run with friends or relaxing at the beach. Emily is honoured to have been selected as a member of the Liveris Academy, and is eager to learn from industry professionals and engage with other enthusiastic scholars.
