In latest entry in our Women in Mobility Spotlight series, highlighting members of our Women in Mobility Peer Group. , we connected with Samreen Rahman, a student at the University of Windsor.
What does ‘mobility’ mean to you?
Mobility isn’t just particular to vehicles. Mobility is the transfer of technology from one position to another, whether it’s in vehicles or other sectors.
What motivated you to pursue a career or interest in the mobility industry?
Student in electrical engineering and since childhood, remote control cars have motivated myself. I’ve always had an interest in programming and both of these interests combined led to my interest.
What is your favorite project that you’ve worked on in the industry or classroom?
My favorite project isn’t necessarily related to mobility but I was working on a software that automatically detects brain tumors using MRI scans.
Going back to what ‘mobility’ means to you, what do you think is the biggest challenge or obstacle facing the industry today?
I believe the biggest challenge in mobility is the coordination between different fields and sectors.
How do you see the role of women evolving in the mobility industry in the future, and what changes would you like to see?
I would like for there to be equal representatives from women. Women don’t know about many fields in STEM and they are not able to explore them in this way. Spreading awareness is very important.
Can you share any personal experiences or anecdotes that highlight the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the mobility space?
When I was working in India, there are different regions. When I was working on projects, the different people with different backgrounds led to better results when lots of opinions are offered. We’re often surrounded by people who are like us, even with thoughts and opinions and by including diverse ideas, we learn from others of different backgrounds.
What advice would you give to young women who are interested in pursuing a career in mobility and/or tech?
My advice for those starting a career in mobility or technology is to gain knowledge wherever possible which is why I joined the Women in Mobility peer group!
What is one thing that you wish more people knew about the mobility industry, and why?
To give knowledge to women that they can succeed. It is not a very hard job and you also do it.
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Check out more Spotlights in our Women in Mobility Spotlight series, highlighting members of our Women in Mobility Peer Group, as well as our Women in Tech Spotlight, that highlights women in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent tech community.