Transforming engineering education for student, institution and community benefit
Professor Philippa Martin is Electrical and Computer Engineering Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
Philippa has achieved what any educator in the world would find difficult to execute. That is, transforming the learning environment, in a traditionally male dominant school and discipline, towards being free of discrimination, marginalisation and gender dominancy.
Her will and perseverance have shifted a culture notorious for the worst equity reputation on campus to becoming an exemplar for other schools. Through strong leadership, partnership, collaboration and bravery she has spearheaded a series of initiatives at the university that are transforming the Engineering culture so all students can belong and succeed. The student-led, faculty-enabled peer mentoring programme Eng ME! created by Philippa is a perfect example.
Described by a colleague as an inspiring role model and mentor for female engineering students, Philippa has actively advocated for inclusion and under-represented groups in engineering. Her vision …