About the lecture
Nike will discuss what diversity and the drive towards a more inclusive STEM workforce really mean, with a particular focus on the importance of diversity and inclusion in Engineering. She will address common myths about why engineering is not as diverse as it could be and what can be done to bring about real change. Her talk will discuss some of the schemes run by the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). These include programmes such as Transition, which particularly relevant to students from a wide range of ethnic minority communities who may experience limited access to support networks and mentoring to enable them to forge careers in industry. The success of this initiative has valuable lessons for other areas of STEM.
About Nike Folayan
Nike Folayan is a chartered engineering consultant with a doctorate in electronics engineering (Antenna Design). Nike chairs the London Chapter of AFBE.
Nike has worked on a vast array of transportation projects in the UK and Africa providing telecommunication network designs that meet clients needs. As Chair, Nike represents the organisation on local, regional and national levels. Nike has been the project manager on various AFBE-UK’s projects and has participated and presented in seminars on diversity and inclusiveness.
Nike was featured in Britain’s 100 most influential people of African and Caribbean heritage 2012 Powerlist. She is a mentor at Croydon Supplementary Education Project and has won awards for her community involvement. In her spare time Nike enjoys reading, singing and salsa dancing.