Miriam Ugarte Querejeta

Job Title:
Lecturer & Researcher
Company - Organization:
Mondragon Unibertsitatea
Experience:
10 years
Education:
Mastter's Degree
Universty - College:
Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR)
Nationality:
Spain

Your organization´s key sector and mission:
Sector: Academy
Mission: Knowledge Transfer to the society

Please tell us briefly about your role in the company/organization:

Lecturer & Researcher at Electronics and Computer Science department, Software & System Engineering group.

Your interest in STEM

I didn’t have any specific role model; I was always interested in maths, so I decided to study Engineering in Telecommunications. I have several role models at present. I have met lots of interesting people throughout my career who have inspired me, and I always have them as role models.

Your studies

Programming was my toughest subject.

Believe in yourself, seek support if needed, and learn from your mistakes.

You at work

Obtaining a PhD, leading projects, being respected by my colleagues, working in my field in a foreign country.

Stay curious, be passionate about what you do, get constructive feedback on board, and ignore negative comments.

Your point of view

Technology can increase opportunities for career growth. It will help women to develop the necessary skills to engage in digital spaces.

Stay curious and updated with the latest technologies and trends.

Increased diversity and implementing sustainable technologies and practices within the sector.

To finish with

Perseverance, open-mindedness, accountability, humility.

My aim is to contribute meaningfully to my community by leveraging my skills and experiences.