Dr. Jacqueline Thomas began her career in civil engineering a decade ago, facing challenges as one of only two female academics at her school. The University of Sydney initiated a recruitment campaign for women in engineering to combat longstanding gender disparities, with female representation below 20%. This effort aims to provide role models for female students, emphasizing the importance of visibility in engineering. Professor Renae Ryan, who leads this initiative, believes that representation in academic roles can foster inclusivity and reflect societal demographics.
"In 2025 the percentage of female academics at the faculty is still languishing below 20%. Hoping to correct systemic gender inequities facing the sector, the University of Sydney has launched its first engineering faculty recruitment drive to offer academic roles reserved for women."
"We want to reflect the society we serve. If you're looking at universities and you go to information nights and there's no women, you feel like an outsider. We want women to have role models and people that they can look up to and see themselves as engineers."
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