Rachel Kovacs, who is graduating this year, has been recognised for her talent and dedication in the field of STEM with a number of awards and nominations.
Rachel studied MEng Biomedical Engineering and did her industrial placement at GSK. She is now working at Abbott on the Operations Professional Development Programme.
Sheffield prepared me for the realities of industry and gave me the confidence to stop waiting for change and start creating it. For instance, after discovering women's health through a final year module, I independently organised the Women's Health Innovation Challenge, bringing together 50 students to tackle gaps in one of healthcare's most overlooked areas. This drive is what earned me recognition and brought me to where I am now, on the Operations Professional Development Programme at Abbott.”
Rachel Kovaks
Professor Joan Cordiner, Head of the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biological Engineering, said: “I am so proud of what our students achieve. Rachel’s hard work and dedication have rightfully earned her these fantastic awards and shortlist nominations. Rachel’s year in industry is a wonderful example of how our students apply their learning in the real world and bring that professional discipline back to their degrees. Congratulations, Rachel, we are absolutely thrilled for you!”
Awards won
Rachel was awarded the National Industrial Cadet Award to a student who has completed an outstanding placement year.
Speaking about the award Rachel said: “The award recognised LineLearn, my project at GSK, where I created a learning tool to help new starters navigate manufacturing. It was a meaningful reminder that engineering can have its greatest impact by enabling others to succeed.”
The IET Prize and IET Manufacturing Engineering Student Prize are awarded every year to outstanding students who are doing or have completed an IET Accredited University course. Rachel was nominated by Dr Nicola Green who leads our Biomedical Engineering degree programmes.
IET Future Talent Award
Engineering scholarships - IET Future Talent Awards
The IET Future Talent Award is a competitive national scholarship for engineering students. It's designed to support students who are passionate about engineering and technology. Recipients are recognised at a national ceremony and get ongoing professional development support.
Shortlisted for
Engineering Talent Awards - Engineering Student of the Year
The Engineering Talent Awards celebrates the diversity of the engineering and technology profession. The awards aim to raise the profile of engineering and technology across the UK and highlight diversity in engineering on a national platform. Through showcasing role models and inspiring people, this award celebrates the diversity of organisations and engineers.
Rachel has been shortlisted for the STEM Young Woman of the Year award.
This award recognises an inspiring young woman in STEM who demonstrates ambition, achievement, leadership and future potential.
ISPE Emerging Leaders National Finalist
Past Winners of ISPE UK Emerging Leaders Awards
The ISPE National Emerging Leaders Award recognises outstanding students and recent graduates working in or entering the pharmaceutical industry, celebrating exceptional work and achievements in the field.
