Shooting for the stars during Covid-19

Posted on 8 Mar 2021 by The Manufacturer

Science Week and International Women’s Day arrive together this year. Edwina Paisley, Director of Space Programmes at Inmarsat, and Programme Manager for the Inmarsat-6 (I-6) programme, the most complex satellites the company has made to date, reflects back on her experience starting a career in science and what Covid-19 has taught us about working in STEM.

Building a career you love As a young child, I grew up in a family of accountants but always enjoyed working with my hands. My childhood was spent in the Philippines, which gave me a unique and practical experience. For instance, I was able to work with my father on manual activities such as fixing…

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