Session: Essential Skills from Female Students to Young Professionals
This talk will help one understand the critical skills that 21st-century female students and young professionals should develop for success in their careers and growth.
Bio
Samia is an electrical engineer with demonstrated experience in sustainable energy, electricity grids, and engineering design. After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan, Samia is committed to bridging her two passions, sustainability and engineering, to integrate environmental stewardship into engineering projects. Samia is currently working for SaskPower, where she is designing transmission stations. Samia supports equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in her community. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Starfish Canada and as a member of the IEEE PES HAC Project Design committee to assist youth in conducting humanitarian technology and sustainable development activities. Samia is one of Canada's Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25. She is also the recipient of the Global Citizen Youth Award by the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation.