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charlotte stokman(she/her)
geotechnical engineer at iqip
about
during my studies at tu delft in civil engineering, i was very familiar with the comments of; “delft! there must be a lot of men in your workfield.” while the answer is yes, i have been fortunate enough to never feel this is a limiting factor. i was raised with examples of strong ladies in my direct environment with strong sense of purpose and duty, also empowering me with the feeling of being able to choose what i want to do. i know that this is not a given for all girls, that’s why this campaign is so important!
what or who inspired you to pursue your chosen career?
my career is really a syntony of my passions. it’s making a difference at the interface of our society and the earth. as a geotechnical engineer i need to understand the origins of the soil, understand the workings of the mechanical machines and the physics that are at play during pile driving. i love that my work is interdisciplinary and i can learn from other engineers but also the fact that i can go on site and see the works in action. this really drives me! i would like girls to be bold and find what they are passionate about!
iqip
ladies! get engineering! the impact we can make is pivotal. at iqip, we work in diverse teams and drive innovation to push technology forward in equipment for installing foundations. by increasing the presence and visibility of women in engineering, we can continue to broaden horizons, further technological advancements, and inspire future generations by allowing them to see themselves reflected in this field. exposure sparks new futures!