Women in Engineering Month - Breaking Boundaries: Triumphing as a Female Engineer in Work and Home

Presenter: Ala Hussain

Overview: This webinar explores the multifaceted challenges faced by female engineers in navigating both professional and personal spheres. Despite advancements in gender equality, persistent barriers hinder progress in traditionally male-dominated fields. Ala has over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas and manufacturing industries, primarily in project and construction management. Being the only woman on site, and the primary leader in these roles, she has encountered workplace bias, stereotype threat, and work-life balance struggles. She will dive into strategies women can employ to overcome these barriers and what male employees can do to advocate and support organizational change.