May Shek
May Shek received her B.S. and Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston in 2002. She Immediately upon her graduation, she joined Shell in 2002 where she has held various position with increasing responsibilities: Process Technical Support to Olefins (2002-2004), Control Systems Support to Heavy Olefins and Aromatics (2004-2005), Economics and Scheduling Coordinator to Olefins, Heavy Olefins and Aromatics (2005-2007), Refinery Planner/Supply Chain Optimization Planner in Shell Canada (2007-2009). In early 2010, she has recently returned to Houston after her Shell Canada assignment in Calgary.
Shek currently works as the Investment Planner/Asset Coordinator for the Deer Park Refinery. She has been active with campus recruiting since 2004. Since 2008, she has been on the advisory board of the CEP magazine. She is currently serving as a board member on the Engineering Alumni Association at the University of Houston. Besides working and volunteering, May enjoys playing the piano and practicing pilates. Since her stay in Calgary, she has been bitten by the running bug. She likes to run medium distance races (5k, 10k and Half Marathons). Readers can contact May via e-mail or the social networks below.
In the October Edition of the CEP, Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Mascone has urged all engineers to step up to the challenge of seeking more respect for engineers. The article can be found here. I have a personal passion in sharing what I do as an engineer with students. I did not have the opportunity to gain exposure to the true work of an engineer until I was about to enter college, during a college orientation. I believe that it is very critical for engineers to educate our next generation on the value of engineers' roles in society and continue to fill our talent pipeline. Our society thrives on the ability for our next generation to be able to be innovative in solving tomorrow's problems in an ever-changing environment. Besides helping out at the Engineers Week event at the University of Houston (since 2006), I have had great experiences speaking to aspiring science/engineering students at the Energy Venture Camp this summer. Energy Venture is an intensive week-long career orientation summer camp dedicated to teaching middle and high school aged students about opportunities available in the field. It was wonderful to see the students' enthusiasm and interest in engineering, problem solving and being able to make a difference.
What are some of the things we can do as engineers to raise more awareness as well as improving our public image?
Please list them here and start making a difference today.
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