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Shini Somara Instagram - 🌟 I meet @mo_t_ivate , the airport guy, as he introduces me to some of the essential #engineering that never takes off!  #EngineeringWonders #flights
Shini Somara Instagram - 🛫 There’s more to #engineering at an airport than just airplanes.  Mo-T, an aerodrome systems #engineer shows me how! 🚀 #HeathrowAirport #FlightOperations
Shini Somara Instagram - Light Up your curiosity as we uncover the engineering behind Heathrow’s flights! Get ready to be amazed! Full video in bio! #Aviation #engineering
Shini Somara Instagram - Been off-grid for a while to focus on family.  Times are tough.  Still, life must go on… #enoughsaid for now.
Shini Somara Instagram - Unboxing my new book, Engineers Making a Difference! It’s finally here, and I can’t wait to share it with you all. I poured my heart and soul into this project over two years, and I’m excited to see it in your hands. The book will be available on the 2nd of March and you can get it at (https://amzn.eu/d/5N4kSOt) Thank you for your support! #newbook #bookrelease #EMAD #unboxing #engineer #engineering #diversity #inclusion #innovation #womeninstem #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #representationmatters
Shini Somara Instagram - Growing your own, is soooo satisfying! Check out our home-grown onions and mint.  I threw them into a watermelon and tomato salad.. #growyourown #ibiza
Shini Somara Instagram - I’m trying to figure out a way to share my own engineering research with all of you.. 🤞🏾 more soon I hope… #engineering #engd #doctorate #phd #academia and yes, my full name (which can often be a struggle to pronounce is Dr. Shini Somarathne)… #iamanengineer #engineer #womeninstem #representationmatters
Shini Somara Instagram - Honouring #nationalengineeringday on the 1st Nov - also the day of my mothers funeral, I’m devastated to say..🖤 

I also posted my last and final film of my 9-month social media campaign for #emad "Engineers Making a Difference" yesterday to honour my contribution to engineering. 

Thanks for all your love and support during this tough time.  I look forward to your support with MADTOD, my new #podcast for under represented people in #stem, which I hope to launch in January 2024.
Shini Somara Instagram - 🏗️ Like a Tonne of Bricks - Exposed! 🕵️‍♂️ Full video in bio! #brick #engineering #brickfactory
Shini Somara Instagram - With love and peace for all at this time of year 🤍
Shini Somara Instagram - Mum - 26th September 1949 - 21st October 2023

(Eulogy - delivered 1 November 2023, London)

The love I have for you mum, is the greatest unconditional love I have ever known…

I miss you with all my heart. 

Its some consolation to know that you’re no longer suffering.

Your regal spirit has been set free from human limitations. 

You embodied magnificence.  You were absolutely gorgeous. 

You had dignity, poise, elegance and grace. 

You deserved all the gems of this earth, but you never needed any glittery decoration.  You dazzled from within. 

Your radiant sparkling smile and twinkling eyes especially when you laughed, lit up all darkness. 

Yet you kept your super powers so private..

Your strength came from your authenticity and honesty..

Your resilience, made you so gentle and caring for others ..

Your kindness came from your patience..

In accepting life on life’s terms, you were calm..

And with humility, you stayed quiet. 

Your greatest and most inspiring quality was tolerance.  It’s said that tolerance is the highest form of education and wisdom.. you continue to teach me and us (my two sisters) so much mum..

In the words of your grandson, you never ever gave up. 

I’ve never met anyone so devoted, committed and loyal.  You gave our family balance, unity and purpose..

Thanks for your unwavering stoicism, your values, your grounded determination, and for choosing Dad.  You picked a true gem of husband, father and soulmate. 

I see so much of you in Soraya, Sharlene and myself.  Of course, because you devoted every ounce of your energy to empowering us.  Thank you mum. 

I speak on OUR behalf in saying that we promise to persevere in making you as proud of us, as we are of you. 

You will always be my North Star lighting up the path of truth. 

You shine brighter than ever in my heart. 

I love you.
Shini Somara Instagram - Hello 2024… let’s do this 💪🏾
Shini Somara Instagram - Let’s call this Wednesday wisdom, it’s an uncurated un formatted stream of #conciousness inspired by@southasianheritage month’s theme of #storytelling #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences
Shini Somara Instagram - Signed a copy in Foyles, Charing Cross Road! I did ask permission! Let me know if you purchase it! @foylesforbooks @bathlitagency @whatonearth_books #representationmatters
Shini Somara Instagram - Meet Chloe, a 3-month old French Bulldog! I wish she was mine.. #ilovedogs #frenchiesofinstagram #ibiza
Shini Somara Instagram - Apparently it’s #southasianheritagemonth - who knew 🤷🏽‍♀️ 17th July - 17th August according to a @linkedin post, that has recently #inspired me to #learn more about my #southeastasian #roots.  I’m a ‘second-generation immigrant’ because I was born in #London #uk with both parents-being #foreign born in #srilanka and #malaysia . I’m embarrassed to admit that I know very little about my heritage 😬 Is there anyone out there with a similar story? 
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#earthling #2ndgenerationimmigrant #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #makingadifference @southasianheritagemonth_uk #storiestotell
Shini Somara Instagram - I really appreciate what Dr. Haayatun Sillem brings to The Royal Academy of Engineering as #CEO.  Her speech today affirmed this as she mentioned once again the importance of #inclusive #leadership and support and how this will boost #innovation in the UK @raengnews - we’ve progressed so much in #engineering, that events like today’s "pathways to inclusive innovation" are even happening!
Shini Somara Instagram - “Our ability to reach unity in #diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization” ~ Mahatma Ghandi
Shini Somara Instagram - Protecting Women in Sport! Full video in bio! #engineering #sport #knee
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..
Shini Somara Instagram - My journey as a Mechanical Engineer and Computational Fluid Dynamicist 🚀 Full video in bio! #Engineering #engineers #engineeringlife @bruneluni
Shini Somara Instagram - Fusion power is on the horizon, I take a look at how #robotics at @ukaeaofficial at their RACE lab is helping them win the race to #sustainable #nuclear #power! #emad #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences
Shini Somara Instagram - One of a few reels to sum up 2023!
Shini Somara Instagram - Thank you for all your encouraging, supportive and kind responses about my "self-discovery" question yesterday 💝 I massively appreciate your loyal following.  I find the whole subject of myself, difficult to delve into - cringe, in fact 😆  I much prefer talking about others. BUT, I will do my best to take an honest and grounded approach, to #inspire #validate and give permission to (especially to minorities) to find out more about themselves too.  I do believe that sharing personal #stories and #experiences, especially those from a #diverse group of people, can lead to more #innovation … @southasianheritagemonth_uk #storiestotell
Shini Somara Instagram - My new year’s resolution is:  To continue, with evermore strength, courage and resilience, to make a positive and impactful difference, through my differences and with a spirit of innovation, help to inspire and empower other minorities and under-represented individuals, to do the same.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/people-parties/bazaar-at-work/a46174449/career-resolution/
Shini Somara Instagram - Been spending much of my week projecting forward, so I’m taking this moment to look back.. I have so many fond memories of reporting great #science #tech and #innovation for #television…here’s to more of that in 2023! 

#womeninengineering #womeninstem #engineer
Shini Somara Instagram - Exploring the Bright and Breezy Moments in Engineering! 🌞🔧 Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #happy
Shini Somara Instagram - 🌍 Taking Earth's Temperature from Space to reduce Climate Change 🚀🛰️ Full video in bio! #engineering #space #climatechange
Shini Somara Instagram - True freedom is about becoming free from everything, including yourself.

@sadhguru 

#shapeshifter #geometric #sunset #freedom #love #ibiza
Shini Somara Instagram - I love talking about #STEM, particularly #innovation and #engineering.  I also enjoy helping others, particularly minorities, to open up about their STEM experiences. 

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However, it’s not so easy for me to tell my own personal stories. 

Bear with me as I get comfortable and familiar in opening up about my own STEM journey, in a way that will be most helpful to you. 

The good news is that I have lived through two decades of progress, and we still have a long way to go in terms of #equality and #equity in #stem 

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#minority #diversity #inclusion
Shini Somara Instagram - Visited @lafayetteanticipations yesterday in #paris! Highly recommend this exhibition for anyone who loves the intersection between #technology and #art which is #innovation (in my opinion). Lovely meeting and chatting with @bridgetpolk thanks to @amyverner  for the recommendation and @rebeccalamarchevadel for emailing Bridget - this divine performance today has "rocked" my world! (Pun intended)… #science #technology #art #steam
Shini Somara Instagram - Swing into action and explore the fascinating world of ITF-approved tennis tech.🤩 Full video in bio! #tennis #engineering #engineers
Shini Somara Instagram - Visited @csm_news to speak to Masters students on the @innovationmanagement_csm about #innovation and #collaboration between #science and the #arts today! I vote for more cross-pollination of expertise, because that is how pioneering solutions are born! What an inspiring bunch of people and an energising visit - despite the rain!
Shini Somara Instagram - This summer has been about unleashing one’s #innerpoetry 🧞‍♀️ #covasanta #ibiza
Shini Somara Instagram - Sometimes we can get too caught in our heads, in a pursuit to gather knowledge.  Innovation is different.  It requires knowledge as a basis certainly and then it requires to go beyond knowledge.  To get creative and courageous.  You o innovate is to understand the problem, reflect, experiment, prototype fail and learn.. all the things we are taught to avoid in life.. here’s to #innovation - the key to a better future! #forcesforchange
Shini Somara Instagram - We made an Air Vortex Canon and now we’re testing it! Will it work?!? Watch to find out! @ruthamos
Shini Somara Instagram - Meeting and chatting with people about their future #careers in #engineering is one of the best bits about my job! It’s so fun to think that I may have switched a light on for more women and girls into the industry! 🤞🏾#steam @norwichsciencefestival
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Shini Somara Instagram - This is the link for #REflect2023 from @tedi_london #geminstem https://www.youtube.com/live/SqpA5FJdcWo?feature=share
Shini Somara Instagram - Four of my seven books here, a picture taken back in April 2024 when I spoke at Doha College @dohacollege 

"Our Year 4, 5 and 6 students were visited by author Dr Shini Somara, who shed light on the fascinating world of engineering with some live demonstrations of fluid dynamics in action.

Dr Shini is an author, broadcaster, and mentor at Imperial College, London, who makes it her mission to bring complex science, technology and engineering to everyone. Dr Shini spoke to our students about some of the incredible innovators who feature in her book, Engineers Making a Difference: Inventors, Technicians, Scientists and Tech Entrepreneurs Changing the World, and How You Can Join Them. Our students were inspired by Dr Shini’s tales of how engineers can solve the greatest real-world challenges!

Dr Shini’s many books, written for students from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 3, are available from Amazon and other major booksellers!"

@drshinisomara

#Author #Engineering #Book #DohaCollege #Doha #Qatar
Shini Somara Instagram - Attempting to share more about #madtod - a podcast discussion for minorities in #stem - to join the zoom recording every 8pm GMT on Mondays - get in touch through DMs on here and #LinkedIn - see you tomorrow!
Shini Somara Instagram - Goofing around over a bridge made by none other than Mother Nature herself - the GOAT engineers! #hikingismytherapy
Shini Somara Instagram - 🤍 #peaceout
Shini Somara Instagram - Dashing to my next appointment, but en route, I wanted to add my contribution to #britishscienceweek (8-17th March).. check out https://engineers-making-a-difference.com/ that has a wealth of free resources to switch students, teachers and adults onto #engineering.. it’s especially cool to see how our understanding of #science feeds into engineering #careers ! There are a flurry of QR codes in the book too, which lead you to collection of cool films about engineers and engineering… it’s a freely available.. and since knowledge is power, get yourself educated on your futures!
Shini Somara Instagram - Enlightened - both physically and mentally! As always, my appreciation of #engineers and #engineering deepens through learning more about #structuralengineering… more soon!
Shini Somara Instagram - Mission Responsible 😎🦾🧠

Mission Responsible Podcast is OUT!! Eeek 🎉

Join Drs Shini Somara and Simon Clark as they harness their inner spies to explore how responsible engineering can build a better planet. 

Is it time to stop buying and start repairing? How do we grow the food of the future? Are ready for the internet of skills?

Connect with a million other curious minds and sign up at designspark.com

Such a fabulously fun shoot with this team! I am so excited that this podcast has been released to the world! 💕

@drshinisomara 
@simonoxfphys 
@rsdesignspark 
@wdtcpodcasts 

#missionresponsible #podcast #engineering #sustainability #betterfuture #podcastphotos #prphotos #drshinisomara #simonoxfphys #designspark #wdtc
Shini Somara Instagram - Mission Responsible 😎🦾🧠

Mission Responsible Podcast is OUT!! Eeek 🎉

Join Drs Shini Somara and Simon Clark as they harness their inner spies to explore how responsible engineering can build a better planet. 

Is it time to stop buying and start repairing? How do we grow the food of the future? Are ready for the internet of skills?

Connect with a million other curious minds and sign up at designspark.com

Such a fabulously fun shoot with this team! I am so excited that this podcast has been released to the world! 💕

@drshinisomara 
@simonoxfphys 
@rsdesignspark 
@wdtcpodcasts 

#missionresponsible #podcast #engineering #sustainability #betterfuture #podcastphotos #prphotos #drshinisomara #simonoxfphys #designspark #wdtc
Shini Somara Instagram - Walking along some of Europe’s most best preserved medieval streets! Where am I?!
Shini Somara Instagram - Delighted to have learned more about the innovations emerging from the @queens_commonwealth_trust driven by young entrepreneurs and leaders in their field! I’m inspired by the creativity and passion of some of the people I met this evening, who are making a difference to our world.  More soon via my new podcast starting in January 2024 called Innovators Making a Difference.. (p.s. no phones allowed in St. James Palace - would have loved to have posted my chat with the Duke of Edinburgh @dukeofedinburgh_award ) - he seems to really care about keeping his dear mothers #queenelizabeth legacy going.. who was quoted as saying: 

 “On our own we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine. ”

#diversity #inclusion #equality
Shini Somara Instagram - 🌍 Going deep into Engineering at Boulby Mine! Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #boulbymine
Shini Somara Instagram - There’s more to engineering at an airport than just aeroplanes. Mo-T, an aerodrome systems engineer let’s me help out in changing a lightbulb on a runway at Heathrow Airport! Part 2!

#emad
Shini Somara Instagram - My main takeaway of the day: The most powerful thing you can be is yourself! #letsdothis #reflect2023
Shini Somara Instagram - Happy Earth Day! In celebration of #earthday, I’m posting a conversation I had recently with #tech #entrepreneur and #sustainable #fashion pioneer, @federicomarchetti who’s passion and commitment to a more sustainable fashion industry can inspire #innovation in us all! 

https://youtu.be/w7ZWt7316PM?si=eQ4JgEmptk0zc7lD
Shini Somara Instagram - "Get lost in nature and you will find yourself"..
Shini Somara Instagram - Making an Air Vortex Cannon live with @ruthamos …what else would a fluid dynamicist and inventor do on a bank holiday Monday in May! ⚙️🛠️🔩
Shini Somara Instagram - Widening participation, a phrase I’ve only just heard this week, despite it underpinning absolutely everything I do.. 

Widening participation aims to support and encourage students whose personal circumstances put them at a disadvantage when pursuing higher education. Universities and colleges offer dedicated scholarships, grants, and bursaries as part of this.

Thank you @uniofgreenwich for the lavish setting of the vice-chancellors dinner, in which to demonstrate your commitment to giving everybody a chance to gain a great education! #inclusion #diversity #wideningparticipation
Shini Somara Instagram - What does chocolate have to do with the jet engine! I meet aerospace engineer and baker, Andrew Smyth to find out! #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #emad #madtod #stem #engineering
Shini Somara Instagram - I love talking about #STEM, particularly #innovation and #engineering.  I also enjoy helping others, particularly minorities, to open up about their STEM experiences. 

⚙️

However, it’s not so easy for me to tell my own personal stories. 

Bear with me as I get comfortable and familiar in opening up about my own STEM journey, in a way that will be most helpful to you. 

The good news is that I have lived through two decades of progress, and we still have a long way to go in terms of #equality and #equity in #stem 

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#minority #diversity #inclusion #makingadfferencethroughourdifferencces
Shini Somara Instagram - So wonderful to meet and chat at length with @estellemburton and @bio.crafted - I was struck by their pioneering work in merging #engineering with #fashion #design and #jewellery (they are not featured in this summary reel - watch out for them in subsequent reels). 

I was also thrilled to have worn and experienced the hard work and creativity of @m.kala_jewellery @antelucemjewels and chatted with Yetunde Abdou from the MA in Innovation Management pop up supper club! We are merging #science and #art here people!!!! 

#steam #lvmhprize @csm_news @innovationmanagement_csm #sustainability
Shini Somara Instagram - I try navigating some sand dunes in a #dodgeram with a #v8 engine and 700 horsepower under my right foot.  Exhilarating is an understatement 😁 #700hp #dunebashing #dune
Shini Somara Instagram - Join us as me and Andrew unwrap the delicious parallels between chocolate and jet engines! 

My book, Engineers Making a Difference features 46 inspiring engineers who are making a difference in the UK. You’ll discover how engineers from different backgrounds and with different experiences and skills have come together to create innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. Engineers are under-cover superheroes that play a crucial role in society. 

#emad #makingadifferencetheoughourdifferences

Available to buy here: https://amzn.to/3zyLAOx

I’ve got so much more amazing content coming so don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/3ZwWsIj
Shini Somara Instagram - The other half of 2023!
Shini Somara Instagram - #reflect2023 it’s happening right now at @tedi_london - join us virtually, as it’s streamed live on YouTube and all the social media platforms! It’s all free follow @wearersgroup for all the backstage insider scoop! #gemsinstem #global #ethnic #majority in #Stem #science #technology #engineering #math @ella_podmore
Shini Somara Instagram - ☕️ cuppa tea   podcast 🎙️- can’t think of a better way to learn more about exciting #engineering and impressive #innovations, especially with our #1 tech chart topping series  #missionresponsible with me and @simonoxfphys as your hosts! @simonarata @rsgroup @rsgrassroots @rsdesignspark Link in my stories!
Shini Somara Instagram - 🕳️ Going deeper than ever before! Boulby Mine is an engineering world of its own. Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #boulbymine
Shini Somara Instagram - Taking Earth's Temperature from Space to reduce Climate Change 🚀🌍 Full video in bio! #EarthObservation #space #earth
Shini Somara Instagram - 🎾 Smash into the world of tennis engineering! 🛠️ Full video in bio! #tennis #engineering #engineers
Shini Somara Instagram - Also heard from #Indromukerjee #CEO of @weareinnovateuk, his opening speech used the words #heart #empathy #selfawareness - all the things that are paramount to future innovations! Together with Haayatun Sillem, CEO of The Royal Academy of Engineering, it was a powerful opening message to The Pathways to Inclusive Innovation Event with @raengnews  today! We hunts are looking up for #innivation in the UK!
Shini Somara Instagram - 16702 steps in 3 hours and 15 mins (climbing to 275m).. first proper hike of the year (thanks to PTO for this great find).. #ibiza #sanmiguel
Shini Somara Instagram - So wonderful to be surrounded by such #empoweredwomen - I’m speaking on a panel soon about the #future of #ai Lydia Smag @bazaaruk #bazaarsummit #tanijarandery #amazon #innovation
Shini Somara Instagram - I was hanging with @mo_t_ivate this Wednesday at #reflect2023 - the next day I published our first of two YouTube films shot @heathrow_airport .  These films show you what Mo has been doing as an #aerodrome #systemsengineer - the link to the film is in my stories and bio! And here: https://linktw.in/h2CsEd
Shini Somara Instagram - Visited the @bromptonbicycle factory in Greenford yesterday… 70 engineers (6 females) churning out 93000 bikes a year from London! They are pricey, but oh so well made! 

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Thanks to the Institution of Engineering Designers for arranging the visit!

🚲🚲 apologies for the rubbish captioning and sound quality.
🚲🚲 when I talk about Pounds, I mean 💷 (British Pounds £)
Shini Somara Instagram - Wonderful meeting some doctoral and post-doc researchers at Loughborough University today.  Researchers are my kind of people - truth-seekers, curious, hard-working, disciplined, innovative and giant geeks What’s not to love! 🥰 Thanks Katryna Kalawsky for organising a fab event and for including me into the day! @lborouni #lbororesconf23
Shini Somara Instagram - Can’t wait to tell you about the wonderful #engineering #innovators research happening at @uni.lu soon, in the form of some short films! This technology was most exciting.. watch this space! More details soon!
Shini Somara Instagram - Women and girls in #science - let’s reach parity! 

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#unwomen #unwomenuk #internationalwomenandgirlsinscienceday #iwagis #girlsinstem @unesco @unwomen @unwomenuk
Shini Somara Instagram - I grabbed a few moments to check out the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern to see the @elanatsui_art installations… I love taking time out for art, it resets me, especially with all the discussions about #equity #diversity and #inclusion in #stem, which are very personal and vulnerable topics for me, quite frankly. 

It’s refreshing to take #inspiration from #art to see how it can often magically unite people, through unspoken words of #creativity #history and #resonance … @tate #steam
Shini Somara Instagram - Visited @studioolafureliasson “Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day” in the desert of Qatar just north of Al Zubarah - it’s all about the #mathematics #geometry #perception and #reality for me… 🍭 I love Olafur Eliason’s work - it’s always a perfect balance of #stem and #art
Shini Somara Instagram - Utterly inspired by the @irisvanherpen exhibition at @madparis, on until the 26th April 2024! Such an awesome merger of #technology #art and #science #fashion #architecture #sculpture - truly buzzing after seeing this 💥 #intuitiveintelligence
Shini Somara Instagram - Going to do my best to promote #STEM #education for #women and #girls, in order to help rebalance #equality, #diversity and #inclusion particularly in #science #technology #engineering and #innovation 

👷🏾‍♀️

@unitednations @unwomen @unwomenuk
Shini Somara Instagram - I visit the RACE (Remote Applications for Challenging Environments) Lab at @ukaeaofficial to see how robotics engineering is making Fusion Power a reality!

My book, Engineers Making a Difference features 46 inspiring engineers who are making a difference in the UK. 

You’ll discover how engineers from different backgrounds and with different experiences and skills have come together to create innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. 

Engineers are under-cover superheroes that play a crucial role in society. 

Available to buy here: https://amzn.to/3zyLAOx

I’ve got so much more amazing content coming so don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/3ZwWsIj
Shini Somara Instagram - Such grace, goodness, peace, love and light - you were luminous in so many inspiring ways Mum.. I hope to pass on your sagacity to others, so that all your commitment to truth, hard work and duty and your many sacrifices continue to be worthwhile for not just our family, but beyond.. #missyou #loveyou #mum
Shini Somara Instagram - Unleashing Creativity, One Project at a Time 🌟🔧 Join us in celebrating innovation! Full video in bio! #innovation #engineering #engineers
Shini Somara Instagram - A stream of consciousness on fluid dynamics.. #fluiddynamics #steam #fluid
Shini Somara Instagram - Back to work! #engineering on #uk #television
Shini Somara Instagram - Spending some time on a #sustainable #engineering project with Dad to test #vehicle #engines, including EVs! #automotive #mechanical #ev #inspired
Shini Somara Instagram - Still so happy about about Mission Responsible reaching number 1 on the Apple UK tech charts.. ahead of Wired Magazine, The BBC, FT and The New York Times!
Shini Somara Instagram - Can’t tell you how much fun we had making this series! But I guess you’ll hear our smiles over the audio waves! This podcast is all about #engineering with #purpose! I can’t think of anything more awesome than that 👷🏾‍♀️

Your mission should you accept it, is to embark on a quest for knowledge and exploration! 

Join our dedicated agents, Dr Shini Somara and Dr Simon Clark, as they engage in insightful conversations with industry experts, diving deep into the forefront of technological advancements. 

Experience their commitment to unravelling the complexities of emerging innovations through strategic field missions. 

The ultimate challenge awaits as they face off against Agent Cameron at ‘D’ branch. 

Are you ready to join us on this journey of responsible engineering for a better world? 

Launching Mission Responsible on Sunday 18th February.

#KnowledgeQuest #TechExploration #EngineeringForABetterWorld #MissionResponsible @drshinisomara @simonoxfphys #representationmatters
Shini Somara Instagram - Delighted to collect my Women’s Engineering Society #WE50 award today! Meaning I am on the Top 50 Women in Engineering UK List for 2024! It took 20 years to pluck up the courage to go for this award - don’t take as long as I did to believe in yourself! #enhancedbyengineering #womeninengineering #inwed @womensengsoc #representationmatters
Shini Somara Instagram - So many #inspiring #engineers here in the front row and many future engineers in the rows behind! Shout out to @thewashingmachineproject @nanaama_f @aviateher @jamesdornor @mo_t_ivate @yewande.akinola @mrimafidon @wearersgroup
Shini Somara Instagram - Tate Modern #resonates with St. Paul’s Cathedral via  the #milleniumbridge bridge… I’m being cryptic, they are actually at either end of this passenger walkway over the #thames ! I love this bridge, but it hasn’t been without its #engineering mistakes.. I explain how #engineers dodged an embarrassing #physics mistake @tatemodern @stpaulscathedrallondon
Shini Somara Instagram - Ended June with a sunny meeting at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers @imecheglobal #enhancedbyengineering #engineering #representationmatters
Shini Somara - 2.2K Likes - 🌟 I meet @mo_t_ivate , the airport guy, as he introduces me to some of the essential #engineering that never takes off!  #EngineeringWonders #flights

2.2K Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 🌟 I meet @mo_t_ivate , the airport guy, as he introduces me to some of the essential #engineering that never takes off! #EngineeringWonders #flights
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Shini Somara - 2.2K Likes - 🛫 There’s more to #engineering at an airport than just airplanes.  Mo-T, an aerodrome systems #engineer shows me how! 🚀 #HeathrowAirport #FlightOperations

2.2K Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 🛫 There’s more to #engineering at an airport than just airplanes. Mo-T, an aerodrome systems #engineer shows me how! 🚀 #HeathrowAirport #FlightOperations
Likes : 2220
Shini Somara - 1.8K Likes - Light Up your curiosity as we uncover the engineering behind Heathrow’s flights! Get ready to be amazed! Full video in bio! #Aviation #engineering

1.8K Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Light Up your curiosity as we uncover the engineering behind Heathrow’s flights! Get ready to be amazed! Full video in bio! #Aviation #engineering
Likes : 1840
Shini Somara - 1.7K Likes - Been off-grid for a while to focus on family.  Times are tough.  Still, life must go on… #enoughsaid for now.

1.7K Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Been off-grid for a while to focus on family. Times are tough. Still, life must go on… #enoughsaid for now.
Likes : 1728
Shini Somara - 1.2K Likes - Unboxing my new book, Engineers Making a Difference! It’s finally here, and I can’t wait to share it with you all. I poured my heart and soul into this project over two years, and I’m excited to see it in your hands. The book will be available on the 2nd of March and you can get it at (https://amzn.eu/d/5N4kSOt) Thank you for your support! #newbook #bookrelease #EMAD #unboxing #engineer #engineering #diversity #inclusion #innovation #womeninstem #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #representationmatters

1.2K Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Unboxing my new book, Engineers Making a Difference! It’s finally here, and I can’t wait to share it with you all. I poured my heart and soul into this project over two years, and I’m excited to see it in your hands. The book will be available on the 2nd of March and you can get it at (https://amzn.eu/d/5N4kSOt) Thank you for your support! #newbook #bookrelease #EMAD #unboxing #engineer #engineering #diversity #inclusion #innovation #womeninstem #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #representationmatters
Likes : 1189
Shini Somara - 1.1K Likes - Growing your own, is soooo satisfying! Check out our home-grown onions and mint.  I threw them into a watermelon and tomato salad.. #growyourown #ibiza

1.1K Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Growing your own, is soooo satisfying! Check out our home-grown onions and mint. I threw them into a watermelon and tomato salad.. #growyourown #ibiza
Likes : 1132
Shini Somara - 0.9K Likes - I’m trying to figure out a way to share my own engineering research with all of you.. 🤞🏾 more soon I hope… #engineering #engd #doctorate #phd #academia and yes, my full name (which can often be a struggle to pronounce is Dr. Shini Somarathne)… #iamanengineer #engineer #womeninstem #representationmatters

0.9K Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I’m trying to figure out a way to share my own engineering research with all of you.. 🤞🏾 more soon I hope… #engineering #engd #doctorate #phd #academia and yes, my full name (which can often be a struggle to pronounce is Dr. Shini Somarathne)… #iamanengineer #engineer #womeninstem #representationmatters
Likes : 946
Shini Somara - 702 Likes - Honouring #nationalengineeringday on the 1st Nov - also the day of my mothers funeral, I’m devastated to say..🖤 

I also posted my last and final film of my 9-month social media campaign for #emad "Engineers Making a Difference" yesterday to honour my contribution to engineering. 

Thanks for all your love and support during this tough time.  I look forward to your support with MADTOD, my new #podcast for under represented people in #stem, which I hope to launch in January 2024.

702 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Honouring #nationalengineeringday on the 1st Nov – also the day of my mothers funeral, I’m devastated to say..🖤 I also posted my last and final film of my 9-month social media campaign for #emad “Engineers Making a Difference” yesterday to honour my contribution to engineering. Thanks for all your love and support during this tough time. I look forward to your support with MADTOD, my new #podcast for under represented people in #stem, which I hope to launch in January 2024.
Likes : 702
Shini Somara - 702 Likes - 🏗️ Like a Tonne of Bricks - Exposed! 🕵️‍♂️ Full video in bio! #brick #engineering #brickfactory

702 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 🏗️ Like a Tonne of Bricks – Exposed! 🕵️‍♂️ Full video in bio! #brick #engineering #brickfactory
Likes : 702
Shini Somara - 676 Likes - With love and peace for all at this time of year 🤍

676 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : With love and peace for all at this time of year 🤍
Likes : 676
Shini Somara - 674 Likes - Mum - 26th September 1949 - 21st October 2023

(Eulogy - delivered 1 November 2023, London)

The love I have for you mum, is the greatest unconditional love I have ever known…

I miss you with all my heart. 

Its some consolation to know that you’re no longer suffering.

Your regal spirit has been set free from human limitations. 

You embodied magnificence.  You were absolutely gorgeous. 

You had dignity, poise, elegance and grace. 

You deserved all the gems of this earth, but you never needed any glittery decoration.  You dazzled from within. 

Your radiant sparkling smile and twinkling eyes especially when you laughed, lit up all darkness. 

Yet you kept your super powers so private..

Your strength came from your authenticity and honesty..

Your resilience, made you so gentle and caring for others ..

Your kindness came from your patience..

In accepting life on life’s terms, you were calm..

And with humility, you stayed quiet. 

Your greatest and most inspiring quality was tolerance.  It’s said that tolerance is the highest form of education and wisdom.. you continue to teach me and us (my two sisters) so much mum..

In the words of your grandson, you never ever gave up. 

I’ve never met anyone so devoted, committed and loyal.  You gave our family balance, unity and purpose..

Thanks for your unwavering stoicism, your values, your grounded determination, and for choosing Dad.  You picked a true gem of husband, father and soulmate. 

I see so much of you in Soraya, Sharlene and myself.  Of course, because you devoted every ounce of your energy to empowering us.  Thank you mum. 

I speak on OUR behalf in saying that we promise to persevere in making you as proud of us, as we are of you. 

You will always be my North Star lighting up the path of truth. 

You shine brighter than ever in my heart. 

I love you.

674 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Mum – 26th September 1949 – 21st October 2023 (Eulogy – delivered 1 November 2023, London) The love I have for you mum, is the greatest unconditional love I have ever known… I miss you with all my heart. Its some consolation to know that you’re no longer suffering. Your regal spirit has been set free from human limitations. You embodied magnificence. You were absolutely gorgeous. You had dignity, poise, elegance and grace. You deserved all the gems of this earth, but you never needed any glittery decoration. You dazzled from within. Your radiant sparkling smile and twinkling eyes especially when you laughed, lit up all darkness. Yet you kept your super powers so private.. Your strength came from your authenticity and honesty.. Your resilience, made you so gentle and caring for others .. Your kindness came from your patience.. In accepting life on life’s terms, you were calm.. And with humility, you stayed quiet. Your greatest and most inspiring quality was tolerance. It’s said that tolerance is the highest form of education and wisdom.. you continue to teach me and us (my two sisters) so much mum.. In the words of your grandson, you never ever gave up. I’ve never met anyone so devoted, committed and loyal. You gave our family balance, unity and purpose.. Thanks for your unwavering stoicism, your values, your grounded determination, and for choosing Dad. You picked a true gem of husband, father and soulmate. I see so much of you in Soraya, Sharlene and myself. Of course, because you devoted every ounce of your energy to empowering us. Thank you mum. I speak on OUR behalf in saying that we promise to persevere in making you as proud of us, as we are of you. You will always be my North Star lighting up the path of truth. You shine brighter than ever in my heart. I love you.
Likes : 674
Shini Somara - 672 Likes - Hello 2024… let’s do this 💪🏾

672 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Hello 2024… let’s do this 💪🏾
Likes : 672
Shini Somara - 668 Likes - Let’s call this Wednesday wisdom, it’s an uncurated un formatted stream of #conciousness inspired by@southasianheritage month’s theme of #storytelling #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences

668 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Let’s call this Wednesday wisdom, it’s an uncurated un formatted stream of #conciousness inspired by@southasianheritage month’s theme of #storytelling #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences
Likes : 668
Shini Somara - 655 Likes - Signed a copy in Foyles, Charing Cross Road! I did ask permission! Let me know if you purchase it! @foylesforbooks @bathlitagency @whatonearth_books #representationmatters

655 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Signed a copy in Foyles, Charing Cross Road! I did ask permission! Let me know if you purchase it! @foylesforbooks @bathlitagency @whatonearth_books #representationmatters
Likes : 655
Shini Somara - 615 Likes - Meet Chloe, a 3-month old French Bulldog! I wish she was mine.. #ilovedogs #frenchiesofinstagram #ibiza

615 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Meet Chloe, a 3-month old French Bulldog! I wish she was mine.. #ilovedogs #frenchiesofinstagram #ibiza
Likes : 615
Shini Somara - 597 Likes - Apparently it’s #southasianheritagemonth - who knew 🤷🏽‍♀️ 17th July - 17th August according to a @linkedin post, that has recently #inspired me to #learn more about my #southeastasian #roots.  I’m a ‘second-generation immigrant’ because I was born in #London #uk with both parents-being #foreign born in #srilanka and #malaysia . I’m embarrassed to admit that I know very little about my heritage 😬 Is there anyone out there with a similar story? 
🇱🇰
🇲🇾
👽

#earthling #2ndgenerationimmigrant #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #makingadifference @southasianheritagemonth_uk #storiestotell

597 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Apparently it’s #southasianheritagemonth – who knew 🤷🏽‍♀️ 17th July – 17th August according to a @linkedin post, that has recently #inspired me to #learn more about my #southeastasian #roots. I’m a ‘second-generation immigrant’ because I was born in #London #uk with both parents-being #foreign born in #srilanka and #malaysia . I’m embarrassed to admit that I know very little about my heritage 😬 Is there anyone out there with a similar story? 🇱🇰 🇲🇾 👽 #earthling #2ndgenerationimmigrant #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #makingadifference @southasianheritagemonth_uk #storiestotell
Likes : 597
Shini Somara - 593 Likes - I really appreciate what Dr. Haayatun Sillem brings to The Royal Academy of Engineering as #CEO.  Her speech today affirmed this as she mentioned once again the importance of #inclusive #leadership and support and how this will boost #innovation in the UK @raengnews - we’ve progressed so much in #engineering, that events like today’s "pathways to inclusive innovation" are even happening!

593 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I really appreciate what Dr. Haayatun Sillem brings to The Royal Academy of Engineering as #CEO. Her speech today affirmed this as she mentioned once again the importance of #inclusive #leadership and support and how this will boost #innovation in the UK @raengnews – we’ve progressed so much in #engineering, that events like today’s “pathways to inclusive innovation” are even happening!
Likes : 593
Shini Somara - 540 Likes - “Our ability to reach unity in #diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization” ~ Mahatma Ghandi

540 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : “Our ability to reach unity in #diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization” ~ Mahatma Ghandi
Likes : 540
Shini Somara - 532 Likes - Protecting Women in Sport! Full video in bio! #engineering #sport #knee

532 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Protecting Women in Sport! Full video in bio! #engineering #sport #knee
Likes : 532
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
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Shini Somara - 510 Likes - Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget.  Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner.  It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery.  Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world.  What an absolute treat..

510 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Yesterday evening was a #steam experience I’ll never forget. Listening to a lecture by #antonygormley at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts @beauxartsparis followed by a small group dinner. It’s very rare that in one conversation, a range of topics are covered from #quantumphysics #vipassana #meditation #davidbohm #krishnamurti #richardfeynman #engineering #selfdiscovery. Every time I listen to Antony, who for me, is one of the most captivating artists of our time, I learn more about human existence and become more clear about my own place in this world. What an absolute treat..
Likes : 510
Shini Somara - 494 Likes - My journey as a Mechanical Engineer and Computational Fluid Dynamicist 🚀 Full video in bio! #Engineering #engineers #engineeringlife @bruneluni

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Caption : My journey as a Mechanical Engineer and Computational Fluid Dynamicist 🚀 Full video in bio! #Engineering #engineers #engineeringlife @bruneluni
Likes : 494
Shini Somara - 485 Likes - Fusion power is on the horizon, I take a look at how #robotics at @ukaeaofficial at their RACE lab is helping them win the race to #sustainable #nuclear #power! #emad #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences

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Caption : Fusion power is on the horizon, I take a look at how #robotics at @ukaeaofficial at their RACE lab is helping them win the race to #sustainable #nuclear #power! #emad #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences
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Shini Somara - 484 Likes - One of a few reels to sum up 2023!

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Caption : One of a few reels to sum up 2023!
Likes : 484
Shini Somara - 464 Likes - Thank you for all your encouraging, supportive and kind responses about my "self-discovery" question yesterday 💝 I massively appreciate your loyal following.  I find the whole subject of myself, difficult to delve into - cringe, in fact 😆  I much prefer talking about others. BUT, I will do my best to take an honest and grounded approach, to #inspire #validate and give permission to (especially to minorities) to find out more about themselves too.  I do believe that sharing personal #stories and #experiences, especially those from a #diverse group of people, can lead to more #innovation … @southasianheritagemonth_uk #storiestotell

464 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Thank you for all your encouraging, supportive and kind responses about my “self-discovery” question yesterday 💝 I massively appreciate your loyal following. I find the whole subject of myself, difficult to delve into – cringe, in fact 😆 I much prefer talking about others. BUT, I will do my best to take an honest and grounded approach, to #inspire #validate and give permission to (especially to minorities) to find out more about themselves too. I do believe that sharing personal #stories and #experiences, especially those from a #diverse group of people, can lead to more #innovation … @southasianheritagemonth_uk #storiestotell
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Shini Somara - 453 Likes - My new year’s resolution is:  To continue, with evermore strength, courage and resilience, to make a positive and impactful difference, through my differences and with a spirit of innovation, help to inspire and empower other minorities and under-represented individuals, to do the same.

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/people-parties/bazaar-at-work/a46174449/career-resolution/

453 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : My new year’s resolution is: To continue, with evermore strength, courage and resilience, to make a positive and impactful difference, through my differences and with a spirit of innovation, help to inspire and empower other minorities and under-represented individuals, to do the same. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/people-parties/bazaar-at-work/a46174449/career-resolution/
Likes : 453
Shini Somara - 448 Likes - Been spending much of my week projecting forward, so I’m taking this moment to look back.. I have so many fond memories of reporting great #science #tech and #innovation for #television…here’s to more of that in 2023! 

#womeninengineering #womeninstem #engineer

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Caption : Been spending much of my week projecting forward, so I’m taking this moment to look back.. I have so many fond memories of reporting great #science #tech and #innovation for #television…here’s to more of that in 2023! #womeninengineering #womeninstem #engineer
Likes : 448
Shini Somara - 437 Likes - Exploring the Bright and Breezy Moments in Engineering! 🌞🔧 Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #happy

437 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Exploring the Bright and Breezy Moments in Engineering! 🌞🔧 Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #happy
Likes : 437
Shini Somara - 436 Likes - 🌍 Taking Earth's Temperature from Space to reduce Climate Change 🚀🛰️ Full video in bio! #engineering #space #climatechange

436 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 🌍 Taking Earth’s Temperature from Space to reduce Climate Change 🚀🛰️ Full video in bio! #engineering #space #climatechange
Likes : 436
Shini Somara - 435 Likes - True freedom is about becoming free from everything, including yourself.

@sadhguru 

#shapeshifter #geometric #sunset #freedom #love #ibiza

435 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : True freedom is about becoming free from everything, including yourself. @sadhguru #shapeshifter #geometric #sunset #freedom #love #ibiza
Likes : 435
Shini Somara - 429 Likes - I love talking about #STEM, particularly #innovation and #engineering.  I also enjoy helping others, particularly minorities, to open up about their STEM experiences. 

⚙️

However, it’s not so easy for me to tell my own personal stories. 

Bear with me as I get comfortable and familiar in opening up about my own STEM journey, in a way that will be most helpful to you. 

The good news is that I have lived through two decades of progress, and we still have a long way to go in terms of #equality and #equity in #stem 

👷🏾‍♀️

#minority #diversity #inclusion

429 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I love talking about #STEM, particularly #innovation and #engineering. I also enjoy helping others, particularly minorities, to open up about their STEM experiences. ⚙️ However, it’s not so easy for me to tell my own personal stories. Bear with me as I get comfortable and familiar in opening up about my own STEM journey, in a way that will be most helpful to you. The good news is that I have lived through two decades of progress, and we still have a long way to go in terms of #equality and #equity in #stem 👷🏾‍♀️ #minority #diversity #inclusion
Likes : 429
Shini Somara - 419 Likes - Visited @lafayetteanticipations yesterday in #paris! Highly recommend this exhibition for anyone who loves the intersection between #technology and #art which is #innovation (in my opinion). Lovely meeting and chatting with @bridgetpolk thanks to @amyverner  for the recommendation and @rebeccalamarchevadel for emailing Bridget - this divine performance today has "rocked" my world! (Pun intended)… #science #technology #art #steam

419 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Visited @lafayetteanticipations yesterday in #paris! Highly recommend this exhibition for anyone who loves the intersection between #technology and #art which is #innovation (in my opinion). Lovely meeting and chatting with @bridgetpolk thanks to @amyverner for the recommendation and @rebeccalamarchevadel for emailing Bridget – this divine performance today has “rocked” my world! (Pun intended)… #science #technology #art #steam
Likes : 419
Shini Somara - 409 Likes - Swing into action and explore the fascinating world of ITF-approved tennis tech.🤩 Full video in bio! #tennis #engineering #engineers

409 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Swing into action and explore the fascinating world of ITF-approved tennis tech.🤩 Full video in bio! #tennis #engineering #engineers
Likes : 409
Shini Somara - 400 Likes - Visited @csm_news to speak to Masters students on the @innovationmanagement_csm about #innovation and #collaboration between #science and the #arts today! I vote for more cross-pollination of expertise, because that is how pioneering solutions are born! What an inspiring bunch of people and an energising visit - despite the rain!

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Caption : Visited @csm_news to speak to Masters students on the @innovationmanagement_csm about #innovation and #collaboration between #science and the #arts today! I vote for more cross-pollination of expertise, because that is how pioneering solutions are born! What an inspiring bunch of people and an energising visit – despite the rain!
Likes : 400
Shini Somara - 396 Likes - This summer has been about unleashing one’s #innerpoetry 🧞‍♀️ #covasanta #ibiza

396 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : This summer has been about unleashing one’s #innerpoetry 🧞‍♀️ #covasanta #ibiza
Likes : 396
Shini Somara - 390 Likes - Sometimes we can get too caught in our heads, in a pursuit to gather knowledge.  Innovation is different.  It requires knowledge as a basis certainly and then it requires to go beyond knowledge.  To get creative and courageous.  You o innovate is to understand the problem, reflect, experiment, prototype fail and learn.. all the things we are taught to avoid in life.. here’s to #innovation - the key to a better future! #forcesforchange

390 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Sometimes we can get too caught in our heads, in a pursuit to gather knowledge. Innovation is different. It requires knowledge as a basis certainly and then it requires to go beyond knowledge. To get creative and courageous. You o innovate is to understand the problem, reflect, experiment, prototype fail and learn.. all the things we are taught to avoid in life.. here’s to #innovation – the key to a better future! #forcesforchange
Likes : 390
Shini Somara - 387 Likes - We made an Air Vortex Canon and now we’re testing it! Will it work?!? Watch to find out! @ruthamos

387 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : We made an Air Vortex Canon and now we’re testing it! Will it work?!? Watch to find out! @ruthamos
Likes : 387
Shini Somara - 380 Likes - Meeting and chatting with people about their future #careers in #engineering is one of the best bits about my job! It’s so fun to think that I may have switched a light on for more women and girls into the industry! 🤞🏾#steam @norwichsciencefestival

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Caption : Meeting and chatting with people about their future #careers in #engineering is one of the best bits about my job! It’s so fun to think that I may have switched a light on for more women and girls into the industry! 🤞🏾#steam @norwichsciencefestival
Likes : 380
Shini Somara - 376 Likes -

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Shini Somara - 372 Likes - This is the link for #REflect2023 from @tedi_london #geminstem https://www.youtube.com/live/SqpA5FJdcWo?feature=share

372 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : This is the link for #REflect2023 from @tedi_london #geminstem https://www.youtube.com/live/SqpA5FJdcWo?feature=share
Likes : 372
Shini Somara - 364 Likes - Four of my seven books here, a picture taken back in April 2024 when I spoke at Doha College @dohacollege 

"Our Year 4, 5 and 6 students were visited by author Dr Shini Somara, who shed light on the fascinating world of engineering with some live demonstrations of fluid dynamics in action.

Dr Shini is an author, broadcaster, and mentor at Imperial College, London, who makes it her mission to bring complex science, technology and engineering to everyone. Dr Shini spoke to our students about some of the incredible innovators who feature in her book, Engineers Making a Difference: Inventors, Technicians, Scientists and Tech Entrepreneurs Changing the World, and How You Can Join Them. Our students were inspired by Dr Shini’s tales of how engineers can solve the greatest real-world challenges!

Dr Shini’s many books, written for students from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 3, are available from Amazon and other major booksellers!"

@drshinisomara

#Author #Engineering #Book #DohaCollege #Doha #Qatar

364 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Four of my seven books here, a picture taken back in April 2024 when I spoke at Doha College @dohacollege “Our Year 4, 5 and 6 students were visited by author Dr Shini Somara, who shed light on the fascinating world of engineering with some live demonstrations of fluid dynamics in action. Dr Shini is an author, broadcaster, and mentor at Imperial College, London, who makes it her mission to bring complex science, technology and engineering to everyone. Dr Shini spoke to our students about some of the incredible innovators who feature in her book, Engineers Making a Difference: Inventors, Technicians, Scientists and Tech Entrepreneurs Changing the World, and How You Can Join Them. Our students were inspired by Dr Shini’s tales of how engineers can solve the greatest real-world challenges! Dr Shini’s many books, written for students from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 3, are available from Amazon and other major booksellers!” @drshinisomara #Author #Engineering #Book #DohaCollege #Doha #Qatar
Likes : 364
Shini Somara - 356 Likes - Attempting to share more about #madtod - a podcast discussion for minorities in #stem - to join the zoom recording every 8pm GMT on Mondays - get in touch through DMs on here and #LinkedIn - see you tomorrow!

356 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Attempting to share more about #madtod – a podcast discussion for minorities in #stem – to join the zoom recording every 8pm GMT on Mondays – get in touch through DMs on here and #LinkedIn – see you tomorrow!
Likes : 356
Shini Somara - 351 Likes - Goofing around over a bridge made by none other than Mother Nature herself - the GOAT engineers! #hikingismytherapy

351 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Goofing around over a bridge made by none other than Mother Nature herself – the GOAT engineers! #hikingismytherapy
Likes : 351
Shini Somara - 343 Likes - 🤍 #peaceout

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Caption : 🤍 #peaceout
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Shini Somara - 341 Likes - Dashing to my next appointment, but en route, I wanted to add my contribution to #britishscienceweek (8-17th March).. check out https://engineers-making-a-difference.com/ that has a wealth of free resources to switch students, teachers and adults onto #engineering.. it’s especially cool to see how our understanding of #science feeds into engineering #careers ! There are a flurry of QR codes in the book too, which lead you to collection of cool films about engineers and engineering… it’s a freely available.. and since knowledge is power, get yourself educated on your futures!

341 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Dashing to my next appointment, but en route, I wanted to add my contribution to #britishscienceweek (8-17th March).. check out https://engineers-making-a-difference.com/ that has a wealth of free resources to switch students, teachers and adults onto #engineering.. it’s especially cool to see how our understanding of #science feeds into engineering #careers ! There are a flurry of QR codes in the book too, which lead you to collection of cool films about engineers and engineering… it’s a freely available.. and since knowledge is power, get yourself educated on your futures!
Likes : 341
Shini Somara - 329 Likes - Enlightened - both physically and mentally! As always, my appreciation of #engineers and #engineering deepens through learning more about #structuralengineering… more soon!

329 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Enlightened – both physically and mentally! As always, my appreciation of #engineers and #engineering deepens through learning more about #structuralengineering… more soon!
Likes : 329
Shini Somara - 324 Likes - Mission Responsible 😎🦾🧠

Mission Responsible Podcast is OUT!! Eeek 🎉

Join Drs Shini Somara and Simon Clark as they harness their inner spies to explore how responsible engineering can build a better planet. 

Is it time to stop buying and start repairing? How do we grow the food of the future? Are ready for the internet of skills?

Connect with a million other curious minds and sign up at designspark.com

Such a fabulously fun shoot with this team! I am so excited that this podcast has been released to the world! 💕

@drshinisomara 
@simonoxfphys 
@rsdesignspark 
@wdtcpodcasts 

#missionresponsible #podcast #engineering #sustainability #betterfuture #podcastphotos #prphotos #drshinisomara #simonoxfphys #designspark #wdtc

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Caption : Mission Responsible 😎🦾🧠 Mission Responsible Podcast is OUT!! Eeek 🎉 Join Drs Shini Somara and Simon Clark as they harness their inner spies to explore how responsible engineering can build a better planet. Is it time to stop buying and start repairing? How do we grow the food of the future? Are ready for the internet of skills? Connect with a million other curious minds and sign up at designspark.com Such a fabulously fun shoot with this team! I am so excited that this podcast has been released to the world! 💕 @drshinisomara @simonoxfphys @rsdesignspark @wdtcpodcasts #missionresponsible #podcast #engineering #sustainability #betterfuture #podcastphotos #prphotos #drshinisomara #simonoxfphys #designspark #wdtc
Likes : 324
Shini Somara - 324 Likes - Mission Responsible 😎🦾🧠

Mission Responsible Podcast is OUT!! Eeek 🎉

Join Drs Shini Somara and Simon Clark as they harness their inner spies to explore how responsible engineering can build a better planet. 

Is it time to stop buying and start repairing? How do we grow the food of the future? Are ready for the internet of skills?

Connect with a million other curious minds and sign up at designspark.com

Such a fabulously fun shoot with this team! I am so excited that this podcast has been released to the world! 💕

@drshinisomara 
@simonoxfphys 
@rsdesignspark 
@wdtcpodcasts 

#missionresponsible #podcast #engineering #sustainability #betterfuture #podcastphotos #prphotos #drshinisomara #simonoxfphys #designspark #wdtc

324 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Mission Responsible 😎🦾🧠 Mission Responsible Podcast is OUT!! Eeek 🎉 Join Drs Shini Somara and Simon Clark as they harness their inner spies to explore how responsible engineering can build a better planet. Is it time to stop buying and start repairing? How do we grow the food of the future? Are ready for the internet of skills? Connect with a million other curious minds and sign up at designspark.com Such a fabulously fun shoot with this team! I am so excited that this podcast has been released to the world! 💕 @drshinisomara @simonoxfphys @rsdesignspark @wdtcpodcasts #missionresponsible #podcast #engineering #sustainability #betterfuture #podcastphotos #prphotos #drshinisomara #simonoxfphys #designspark #wdtc
Likes : 324
Shini Somara - 323 Likes - Walking along some of Europe’s most best preserved medieval streets! Where am I?!

323 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Walking along some of Europe’s most best preserved medieval streets! Where am I?!
Likes : 323
Shini Somara - 323 Likes - Delighted to have learned more about the innovations emerging from the @queens_commonwealth_trust driven by young entrepreneurs and leaders in their field! I’m inspired by the creativity and passion of some of the people I met this evening, who are making a difference to our world.  More soon via my new podcast starting in January 2024 called Innovators Making a Difference.. (p.s. no phones allowed in St. James Palace - would have loved to have posted my chat with the Duke of Edinburgh @dukeofedinburgh_award ) - he seems to really care about keeping his dear mothers #queenelizabeth legacy going.. who was quoted as saying: 

 “On our own we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine. ”

#diversity #inclusion #equality

323 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Delighted to have learned more about the innovations emerging from the @queens_commonwealth_trust driven by young entrepreneurs and leaders in their field! I’m inspired by the creativity and passion of some of the people I met this evening, who are making a difference to our world. More soon via my new podcast starting in January 2024 called Innovators Making a Difference.. (p.s. no phones allowed in St. James Palace – would have loved to have posted my chat with the Duke of Edinburgh @dukeofedinburgh_award ) – he seems to really care about keeping his dear mothers #queenelizabeth legacy going.. who was quoted as saying: “On our own we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine. ” #diversity #inclusion #equality
Likes : 323
Shini Somara - 321 Likes - 🌍 Going deep into Engineering at Boulby Mine! Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #boulbymine

321 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 🌍 Going deep into Engineering at Boulby Mine! Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #boulbymine
Likes : 321
Shini Somara - 319 Likes - There’s more to engineering at an airport than just aeroplanes. Mo-T, an aerodrome systems engineer let’s me help out in changing a lightbulb on a runway at Heathrow Airport! Part 2!

#emad

319 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : There’s more to engineering at an airport than just aeroplanes. Mo-T, an aerodrome systems engineer let’s me help out in changing a lightbulb on a runway at Heathrow Airport! Part 2! #emad
Likes : 319
Shini Somara - 313 Likes - My main takeaway of the day: The most powerful thing you can be is yourself! #letsdothis #reflect2023

313 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : My main takeaway of the day: The most powerful thing you can be is yourself! #letsdothis #reflect2023
Likes : 313
Shini Somara - 312 Likes - Happy Earth Day! In celebration of #earthday, I’m posting a conversation I had recently with #tech #entrepreneur and #sustainable #fashion pioneer, @federicomarchetti who’s passion and commitment to a more sustainable fashion industry can inspire #innovation in us all! 

https://youtu.be/w7ZWt7316PM?si=eQ4JgEmptk0zc7lD

312 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Happy Earth Day! In celebration of #earthday, I’m posting a conversation I had recently with #tech #entrepreneur and #sustainable #fashion pioneer, @federicomarchetti who’s passion and commitment to a more sustainable fashion industry can inspire #innovation in us all! https://youtu.be/w7ZWt7316PM?si=eQ4JgEmptk0zc7lD
Likes : 312
Shini Somara - 312 Likes - "Get lost in nature and you will find yourself"..

312 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : “Get lost in nature and you will find yourself”..
Likes : 312
Shini Somara - 309 Likes - Making an Air Vortex Cannon live with @ruthamos …what else would a fluid dynamicist and inventor do on a bank holiday Monday in May! ⚙️🛠️🔩

309 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Making an Air Vortex Cannon live with @ruthamos …what else would a fluid dynamicist and inventor do on a bank holiday Monday in May! ⚙️🛠️🔩
Likes : 309
Shini Somara - 307 Likes - Widening participation, a phrase I’ve only just heard this week, despite it underpinning absolutely everything I do.. 

Widening participation aims to support and encourage students whose personal circumstances put them at a disadvantage when pursuing higher education. Universities and colleges offer dedicated scholarships, grants, and bursaries as part of this.

Thank you @uniofgreenwich for the lavish setting of the vice-chancellors dinner, in which to demonstrate your commitment to giving everybody a chance to gain a great education! #inclusion #diversity #wideningparticipation

307 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Widening participation, a phrase I’ve only just heard this week, despite it underpinning absolutely everything I do.. Widening participation aims to support and encourage students whose personal circumstances put them at a disadvantage when pursuing higher education. Universities and colleges offer dedicated scholarships, grants, and bursaries as part of this. Thank you @uniofgreenwich for the lavish setting of the vice-chancellors dinner, in which to demonstrate your commitment to giving everybody a chance to gain a great education! #inclusion #diversity #wideningparticipation
Likes : 307
Shini Somara - 305 Likes - What does chocolate have to do with the jet engine! I meet aerospace engineer and baker, Andrew Smyth to find out! #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #emad #madtod #stem #engineering

305 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : What does chocolate have to do with the jet engine! I meet aerospace engineer and baker, Andrew Smyth to find out! #makingadifferencethroughourdifferences #emad #madtod #stem #engineering
Likes : 305
Shini Somara - 305 Likes - I love talking about #STEM, particularly #innovation and #engineering.  I also enjoy helping others, particularly minorities, to open up about their STEM experiences. 

⚙️

However, it’s not so easy for me to tell my own personal stories. 

Bear with me as I get comfortable and familiar in opening up about my own STEM journey, in a way that will be most helpful to you. 

The good news is that I have lived through two decades of progress, and we still have a long way to go in terms of #equality and #equity in #stem 

👷🏾‍♀️

#minority #diversity #inclusion #makingadfferencethroughourdifferencces

305 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I love talking about #STEM, particularly #innovation and #engineering. I also enjoy helping others, particularly minorities, to open up about their STEM experiences. ⚙️ However, it’s not so easy for me to tell my own personal stories. Bear with me as I get comfortable and familiar in opening up about my own STEM journey, in a way that will be most helpful to you. The good news is that I have lived through two decades of progress, and we still have a long way to go in terms of #equality and #equity in #stem 👷🏾‍♀️ #minority #diversity #inclusion #makingadfferencethroughourdifferencces
Likes : 305
Shini Somara - 298 Likes - So wonderful to meet and chat at length with @estellemburton and @bio.crafted - I was struck by their pioneering work in merging #engineering with #fashion #design and #jewellery (they are not featured in this summary reel - watch out for them in subsequent reels). 

I was also thrilled to have worn and experienced the hard work and creativity of @m.kala_jewellery @antelucemjewels and chatted with Yetunde Abdou from the MA in Innovation Management pop up supper club! We are merging #science and #art here people!!!! 

#steam #lvmhprize @csm_news @innovationmanagement_csm #sustainability

298 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : So wonderful to meet and chat at length with @estellemburton and @bio.crafted – I was struck by their pioneering work in merging #engineering with #fashion #design and #jewellery (they are not featured in this summary reel – watch out for them in subsequent reels). I was also thrilled to have worn and experienced the hard work and creativity of @m.kala_jewellery @antelucemjewels and chatted with Yetunde Abdou from the MA in Innovation Management pop up supper club! We are merging #science and #art here people!!!! #steam #lvmhprize @csm_news @innovationmanagement_csm #sustainability
Likes : 298
Shini Somara - 298 Likes - I try navigating some sand dunes in a #dodgeram with a #v8 engine and 700 horsepower under my right foot.  Exhilarating is an understatement 😁 #700hp #dunebashing #dune

298 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I try navigating some sand dunes in a #dodgeram with a #v8 engine and 700 horsepower under my right foot. Exhilarating is an understatement 😁 #700hp #dunebashing #dune
Likes : 298
Shini Somara - 297 Likes - Join us as me and Andrew unwrap the delicious parallels between chocolate and jet engines! 

My book, Engineers Making a Difference features 46 inspiring engineers who are making a difference in the UK. You’ll discover how engineers from different backgrounds and with different experiences and skills have come together to create innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. Engineers are under-cover superheroes that play a crucial role in society. 

#emad #makingadifferencetheoughourdifferences

Available to buy here: https://amzn.to/3zyLAOx

I’ve got so much more amazing content coming so don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/3ZwWsIj

297 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Join us as me and Andrew unwrap the delicious parallels between chocolate and jet engines! My book, Engineers Making a Difference features 46 inspiring engineers who are making a difference in the UK. You’ll discover how engineers from different backgrounds and with different experiences and skills have come together to create innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. Engineers are under-cover superheroes that play a crucial role in society. #emad #makingadifferencetheoughourdifferences Available to buy here: https://amzn.to/3zyLAOx I’ve got so much more amazing content coming so don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE – https://bit.ly/3ZwWsIj
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Shini Somara - 288 Likes - The other half of 2023!

288 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : The other half of 2023!
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Shini Somara - 287 Likes - #reflect2023 it’s happening right now at @tedi_london - join us virtually, as it’s streamed live on YouTube and all the social media platforms! It’s all free follow @wearersgroup for all the backstage insider scoop! #gemsinstem #global #ethnic #majority in #Stem #science #technology #engineering #math @ella_podmore

287 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : #reflect2023 it’s happening right now at @tedi_london – join us virtually, as it’s streamed live on YouTube and all the social media platforms! It’s all free follow @wearersgroup for all the backstage insider scoop! #gemsinstem #global #ethnic #majority in #Stem #science #technology #engineering #math @ella_podmore
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Shini Somara - 282 Likes - ☕️ cuppa tea   podcast 🎙️- can’t think of a better way to learn more about exciting #engineering and impressive #innovations, especially with our #1 tech chart topping series  #missionresponsible with me and @simonoxfphys as your hosts! @simonarata @rsgroup @rsgrassroots @rsdesignspark Link in my stories!

282 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : ☕️ cuppa tea podcast 🎙️- can’t think of a better way to learn more about exciting #engineering and impressive #innovations, especially with our #1 tech chart topping series #missionresponsible with me and @simonoxfphys as your hosts! @simonarata @rsgroup @rsgrassroots @rsdesignspark Link in my stories!
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Shini Somara - 264 Likes - 🕳️ Going deeper than ever before! Boulby Mine is an engineering world of its own. Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #boulbymine

264 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 🕳️ Going deeper than ever before! Boulby Mine is an engineering world of its own. Full video in bio! #engineering #engineers #boulbymine
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Shini Somara - 264 Likes - Taking Earth's Temperature from Space to reduce Climate Change 🚀🌍 Full video in bio! #EarthObservation #space #earth

264 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Taking Earth’s Temperature from Space to reduce Climate Change 🚀🌍 Full video in bio! #EarthObservation #space #earth
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Shini Somara - 263 Likes - 🎾 Smash into the world of tennis engineering! 🛠️ Full video in bio! #tennis #engineering #engineers

263 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 🎾 Smash into the world of tennis engineering! 🛠️ Full video in bio! #tennis #engineering #engineers
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Shini Somara - 248 Likes - Also heard from #Indromukerjee #CEO of @weareinnovateuk, his opening speech used the words #heart #empathy #selfawareness - all the things that are paramount to future innovations! Together with Haayatun Sillem, CEO of The Royal Academy of Engineering, it was a powerful opening message to The Pathways to Inclusive Innovation Event with @raengnews  today! We hunts are looking up for #innivation in the UK!

248 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Also heard from #Indromukerjee #CEO of @weareinnovateuk, his opening speech used the words #heart #empathy #selfawareness – all the things that are paramount to future innovations! Together with Haayatun Sillem, CEO of The Royal Academy of Engineering, it was a powerful opening message to The Pathways to Inclusive Innovation Event with @raengnews today! We hunts are looking up for #innivation in the UK!
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Shini Somara - 247 Likes - 16702 steps in 3 hours and 15 mins (climbing to 275m).. first proper hike of the year (thanks to PTO for this great find).. #ibiza #sanmiguel

247 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : 16702 steps in 3 hours and 15 mins (climbing to 275m).. first proper hike of the year (thanks to PTO for this great find).. #ibiza #sanmiguel
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Shini Somara - 245 Likes - So wonderful to be surrounded by such #empoweredwomen - I’m speaking on a panel soon about the #future of #ai Lydia Smag @bazaaruk #bazaarsummit #tanijarandery #amazon #innovation

245 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : So wonderful to be surrounded by such #empoweredwomen – I’m speaking on a panel soon about the #future of #ai Lydia Smag @bazaaruk #bazaarsummit #tanijarandery #amazon #innovation
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Shini Somara - 241 Likes - I was hanging with @mo_t_ivate this Wednesday at #reflect2023 - the next day I published our first of two YouTube films shot @heathrow_airport .  These films show you what Mo has been doing as an #aerodrome #systemsengineer - the link to the film is in my stories and bio! And here: https://linktw.in/h2CsEd

241 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I was hanging with @mo_t_ivate this Wednesday at #reflect2023 – the next day I published our first of two YouTube films shot @heathrow_airport . These films show you what Mo has been doing as an #aerodrome #systemsengineer – the link to the film is in my stories and bio! And here: https://linktw.in/h2CsEd
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Shini Somara - 239 Likes - Visited the @bromptonbicycle factory in Greenford yesterday… 70 engineers (6 females) churning out 93000 bikes a year from London! They are pricey, but oh so well made! 

🚲

Thanks to the Institution of Engineering Designers for arranging the visit!

🚲🚲 apologies for the rubbish captioning and sound quality.
🚲🚲 when I talk about Pounds, I mean 💷 (British Pounds £)

239 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Visited the @bromptonbicycle factory in Greenford yesterday… 70 engineers (6 females) churning out 93000 bikes a year from London! They are pricey, but oh so well made! 🚲 Thanks to the Institution of Engineering Designers for arranging the visit! 🚲🚲 apologies for the rubbish captioning and sound quality. 🚲🚲 when I talk about Pounds, I mean 💷 (British Pounds £)
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Shini Somara - 228 Likes - Wonderful meeting some doctoral and post-doc researchers at Loughborough University today.  Researchers are my kind of people - truth-seekers, curious, hard-working, disciplined, innovative and giant geeks What’s not to love! 🥰 Thanks Katryna Kalawsky for organising a fab event and for including me into the day! @lborouni #lbororesconf23

228 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Wonderful meeting some doctoral and post-doc researchers at Loughborough University today. Researchers are my kind of people – truth-seekers, curious, hard-working, disciplined, innovative and giant geeks What’s not to love! 🥰 Thanks Katryna Kalawsky for organising a fab event and for including me into the day! @lborouni #lbororesconf23
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Shini Somara - 223 Likes - Can’t wait to tell you about the wonderful #engineering #innovators research happening at @uni.lu soon, in the form of some short films! This technology was most exciting.. watch this space! More details soon!

223 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Can’t wait to tell you about the wonderful #engineering #innovators research happening at @uni.lu soon, in the form of some short films! This technology was most exciting.. watch this space! More details soon!
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Shini Somara - 220 Likes - Women and girls in #science - let’s reach parity! 

👩🏽‍🔬

#unwomen #unwomenuk #internationalwomenandgirlsinscienceday #iwagis #girlsinstem @unesco @unwomen @unwomenuk

220 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Women and girls in #science – let’s reach parity! 👩🏽‍🔬 #unwomen #unwomenuk #internationalwomenandgirlsinscienceday #iwagis #girlsinstem @unesco @unwomen @unwomenuk
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Shini Somara - 214 Likes - I grabbed a few moments to check out the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern to see the @elanatsui_art installations… I love taking time out for art, it resets me, especially with all the discussions about #equity #diversity and #inclusion in #stem, which are very personal and vulnerable topics for me, quite frankly. 

It’s refreshing to take #inspiration from #art to see how it can often magically unite people, through unspoken words of #creativity #history and #resonance … @tate #steam

214 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I grabbed a few moments to check out the Turbine Hall of the Tate Modern to see the @elanatsui_art installations… I love taking time out for art, it resets me, especially with all the discussions about #equity #diversity and #inclusion in #stem, which are very personal and vulnerable topics for me, quite frankly. It’s refreshing to take #inspiration from #art to see how it can often magically unite people, through unspoken words of #creativity #history and #resonance … @tate #steam
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Shini Somara - 208 Likes - Visited @studioolafureliasson “Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day” in the desert of Qatar just north of Al Zubarah - it’s all about the #mathematics #geometry #perception and #reality for me… 🍭 I love Olafur Eliason’s work - it’s always a perfect balance of #stem and #art

208 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Visited @studioolafureliasson “Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day” in the desert of Qatar just north of Al Zubarah – it’s all about the #mathematics #geometry #perception and #reality for me… 🍭 I love Olafur Eliason’s work – it’s always a perfect balance of #stem and #art
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Shini Somara - 205 Likes - Utterly inspired by the @irisvanherpen exhibition at @madparis, on until the 26th April 2024! Such an awesome merger of #technology #art and #science #fashion #architecture #sculpture - truly buzzing after seeing this 💥 #intuitiveintelligence

205 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Utterly inspired by the @irisvanherpen exhibition at @madparis, on until the 26th April 2024! Such an awesome merger of #technology #art and #science #fashion #architecture #sculpture – truly buzzing after seeing this 💥 #intuitiveintelligence
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Shini Somara - 205 Likes - Going to do my best to promote #STEM #education for #women and #girls, in order to help rebalance #equality, #diversity and #inclusion particularly in #science #technology #engineering and #innovation 

👷🏾‍♀️

@unitednations @unwomen @unwomenuk

205 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Going to do my best to promote #STEM #education for #women and #girls, in order to help rebalance #equality, #diversity and #inclusion particularly in #science #technology #engineering and #innovation 👷🏾‍♀️ @unitednations @unwomen @unwomenuk
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Shini Somara - 198 Likes - I visit the RACE (Remote Applications for Challenging Environments) Lab at @ukaeaofficial to see how robotics engineering is making Fusion Power a reality!

My book, Engineers Making a Difference features 46 inspiring engineers who are making a difference in the UK. 

You’ll discover how engineers from different backgrounds and with different experiences and skills have come together to create innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. 

Engineers are under-cover superheroes that play a crucial role in society. 

Available to buy here: https://amzn.to/3zyLAOx

I’ve got so much more amazing content coming so don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/3ZwWsIj

198 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : I visit the RACE (Remote Applications for Challenging Environments) Lab at @ukaeaofficial to see how robotics engineering is making Fusion Power a reality! My book, Engineers Making a Difference features 46 inspiring engineers who are making a difference in the UK. You’ll discover how engineers from different backgrounds and with different experiences and skills have come together to create innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. Engineers are under-cover superheroes that play a crucial role in society. Available to buy here: https://amzn.to/3zyLAOx I’ve got so much more amazing content coming so don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE – https://bit.ly/3ZwWsIj
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Shini Somara - 197 Likes - Such grace, goodness, peace, love and light - you were luminous in so many inspiring ways Mum.. I hope to pass on your sagacity to others, so that all your commitment to truth, hard work and duty and your many sacrifices continue to be worthwhile for not just our family, but beyond.. #missyou #loveyou #mum

197 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Such grace, goodness, peace, love and light – you were luminous in so many inspiring ways Mum.. I hope to pass on your sagacity to others, so that all your commitment to truth, hard work and duty and your many sacrifices continue to be worthwhile for not just our family, but beyond.. #missyou #loveyou #mum
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Shini Somara - 191 Likes - Unleashing Creativity, One Project at a Time 🌟🔧 Join us in celebrating innovation! Full video in bio! #innovation #engineering #engineers

191 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Unleashing Creativity, One Project at a Time 🌟🔧 Join us in celebrating innovation! Full video in bio! #innovation #engineering #engineers
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Shini Somara - 189 Likes - A stream of consciousness on fluid dynamics.. #fluiddynamics #steam #fluid

189 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : A stream of consciousness on fluid dynamics.. #fluiddynamics #steam #fluid
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Shini Somara - 183 Likes - Back to work! #engineering on #uk #television

183 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Back to work! #engineering on #uk #television
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Shini Somara - 183 Likes - Spending some time on a #sustainable #engineering project with Dad to test #vehicle #engines, including EVs! #automotive #mechanical #ev #inspired

183 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Spending some time on a #sustainable #engineering project with Dad to test #vehicle #engines, including EVs! #automotive #mechanical #ev #inspired
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Shini Somara - 176 Likes - Still so happy about about Mission Responsible reaching number 1 on the Apple UK tech charts.. ahead of Wired Magazine, The BBC, FT and The New York Times!

176 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Still so happy about about Mission Responsible reaching number 1 on the Apple UK tech charts.. ahead of Wired Magazine, The BBC, FT and The New York Times!
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Shini Somara - 170 Likes - Can’t tell you how much fun we had making this series! But I guess you’ll hear our smiles over the audio waves! This podcast is all about #engineering with #purpose! I can’t think of anything more awesome than that 👷🏾‍♀️

Your mission should you accept it, is to embark on a quest for knowledge and exploration! 

Join our dedicated agents, Dr Shini Somara and Dr Simon Clark, as they engage in insightful conversations with industry experts, diving deep into the forefront of technological advancements. 

Experience their commitment to unravelling the complexities of emerging innovations through strategic field missions. 

The ultimate challenge awaits as they face off against Agent Cameron at ‘D’ branch. 

Are you ready to join us on this journey of responsible engineering for a better world? 

Launching Mission Responsible on Sunday 18th February.

#KnowledgeQuest #TechExploration #EngineeringForABetterWorld #MissionResponsible @drshinisomara @simonoxfphys #representationmatters

170 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Can’t tell you how much fun we had making this series! But I guess you’ll hear our smiles over the audio waves! This podcast is all about #engineering with #purpose! I can’t think of anything more awesome than that 👷🏾‍♀️ Your mission should you accept it, is to embark on a quest for knowledge and exploration! Join our dedicated agents, Dr Shini Somara and Dr Simon Clark, as they engage in insightful conversations with industry experts, diving deep into the forefront of technological advancements. Experience their commitment to unravelling the complexities of emerging innovations through strategic field missions. The ultimate challenge awaits as they face off against Agent Cameron at ‘D’ branch. Are you ready to join us on this journey of responsible engineering for a better world? Launching Mission Responsible on Sunday 18th February. #KnowledgeQuest #TechExploration #EngineeringForABetterWorld #MissionResponsible @drshinisomara @simonoxfphys #representationmatters
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Shini Somara - 169 Likes - Delighted to collect my Women’s Engineering Society #WE50 award today! Meaning I am on the Top 50 Women in Engineering UK List for 2024! It took 20 years to pluck up the courage to go for this award - don’t take as long as I did to believe in yourself! #enhancedbyengineering #womeninengineering #inwed @womensengsoc #representationmatters

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Caption : Delighted to collect my Women’s Engineering Society #WE50 award today! Meaning I am on the Top 50 Women in Engineering UK List for 2024! It took 20 years to pluck up the courage to go for this award – don’t take as long as I did to believe in yourself! #enhancedbyengineering #womeninengineering #inwed @womensengsoc #representationmatters
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Shini Somara - 169 Likes - So many #inspiring #engineers here in the front row and many future engineers in the rows behind! Shout out to @thewashingmachineproject @nanaama_f @aviateher @jamesdornor @mo_t_ivate @yewande.akinola @mrimafidon @wearersgroup

169 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : So many #inspiring #engineers here in the front row and many future engineers in the rows behind! Shout out to @thewashingmachineproject @nanaama_f @aviateher @jamesdornor @mo_t_ivate @yewande.akinola @mrimafidon @wearersgroup
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Shini Somara - 161 Likes - Tate Modern #resonates with St. Paul’s Cathedral via  the #milleniumbridge bridge… I’m being cryptic, they are actually at either end of this passenger walkway over the #thames ! I love this bridge, but it hasn’t been without its #engineering mistakes.. I explain how #engineers dodged an embarrassing #physics mistake @tatemodern @stpaulscathedrallondon

161 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Tate Modern #resonates with St. Paul’s Cathedral via the #milleniumbridge bridge… I’m being cryptic, they are actually at either end of this passenger walkway over the #thames ! I love this bridge, but it hasn’t been without its #engineering mistakes.. I explain how #engineers dodged an embarrassing #physics mistake @tatemodern @stpaulscathedrallondon
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Shini Somara - 150 Likes - Ended June with a sunny meeting at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers @imecheglobal #enhancedbyengineering #engineering #representationmatters

150 Likes – Shini Somara Instagram

Caption : Ended June with a sunny meeting at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers @imecheglobal #enhancedbyengineering #engineering #representationmatters
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