Profile
Sarah Weeden
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About Me:
I am a mum of 2 teenagers (and 2 cats). I am a Chemical (aka Process) Engineer and design water and wastewater treatment processes. When not working I like walking, cycling and decorating cakes.
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My pronouns are:
She/her
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My Work:
I am a Chemical (aka Process) Engineer and design drinking water and wastewater treatment processes.
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My Typical Day:
I usually work from home but also travel to different offices and water treatment sites
My evening usually involves taking my children to various clubs.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
Purchase more equipment that can be used to demonstate water treatment processes to school aged children, as part of STEM ambassador scheme.
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Education:
Netherhall School, Cambridge
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Qualifications:
GCSEs: Maths, English (lit and lang), Physics, Chemistry, Geography, French, German and Music.
(I didn’t do Biology for GCSE but now use it as part of my job!)A-Levels: Maths, Physics, Chemistry
MEng Chemical Engineering
PhD – Bubbles in carbonated drinks and a water treatment process
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Work History:
Severn Trent Water
Research and optimising operation of water treatment processMWH
Design upgrades to Water and wastewater treatment processesAmerican International School, Rotterdam
Teaching assistant
(Whilst living in the Netherlands for my husbands job, I tried teaching. I loved it but have so much respect for teachers now. After a 6 year break from Engineering I decided to return to work in the Water industry!)Arcadis
Design upgrades to Water and wastewater treatment processes -
Current Job:
Lead Process Engineer
Design and commissioning upgrades to water and wastewater treatment processes -
Employer:
Bridges Electrical Engineers.
Provide Mechanical and Electrical engineering solutions and control systems to the water and wastewater industry
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My Interview
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What did you want to be after you left school?
Teacher
Were you ever in trouble at school?
No
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Teacher
Who is your favourite singer or band?
I like a wide range of music including indie, pop and rock
What's your favourite food?
Sushi
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Health, happiness and fun
Tell us a joke.
Why don't we see elephants hiding in trees? Because they are really good at it.
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