Through the support of the Fellowship, I have shared my findings with networks nationally and internationally, including The British Council and GSA – The Global Schools Alliance. My research revealed that encouraging young women into STEM careers post-school is too late. In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, it is crucial to inspire and nurture the next generation of female innovators from a young age. I am working to create a model that schools can adopt to develop a tech-savvy, employable generation, driving meaningful educational change.

I shared my work with colleagues, providing inspiration for new programmes and initiatives. I also shared my trip on Twitter (X) as it progressed, helping spread awareness of the projects I visited within the sector. I will also be planning to share my report further now it is written, as well as talking at conferences in the coming months.

I have had some amazing opportunities since finishing my Fellowship. I was invited to be a speaker at the ICRA IEEE conference in health technology in Yokohama to speak on the topic of Digital Health Tech in Nursing and we will be putting forward a JSPS funding application. Also, I am working with colleagues in Kigali, Rwanda on a grant to promote 3D printed prostheses in developing communities.

I found my calling during my Fellowship. While travelling the Middle East to explore diversity and inclusion, I came across a pervasive issue: modern slavery. Since returning, I decided to tackle modern slavery head on in an industry I personally really enjoy: dates. I founded Date Sultan, the UK's premier and ethical dates brand, which can now be found in Borough Market.

The Fellowship created so many connections and learning opportunities. I was able to bring these connections made into the workplace and facilitate presentations and conferences, and trial new ideas and projects. The Fellowship also increased my confidence in this field. I gained promotions and was then headhunted by a company that has a huge role in my field and empowers me to make change.

I joined a leading strategy consulting firm to learn more about the application of AI in the public sector. I have worked on projects implementing AI technology in a range of industries including public sector casework, hospitals and large businesses. My next goal is to work closely with government agencies to tackle pressing challenges such as homelessness.