From an early age on, I was very interested in
Your organization field and mission
Key sector: Microelectronics. The FMD pools resources of numerous research institutes for applied research across the entire value chain of micro- and nanoelectronics to maintain technological sovereignty in Europe and to strengthen Germany’s competitiveness as a business location through.
FMD enables comprehensive and easy access to new micro- and nanoelectronics applications at different levels of technical maturity and offers complete solutions from a single source.
Please tell us briefly about your role in the company / at your organization:
I’m a research associate within the Green ICT @ FMD Project with a specialization in environmental assessment associated topics. My role comprises various tasks including project management, identifying and calculating environmental potentials, research on future trends.
Your interest in STEM
I did not and do not have any role models in that particular sense. However, my mother always inspired and encouraged me to be independent as a person. Also, she always encouraged me in always putting effort, caring and giving my best in the things I do.
Your studies
I moved from Turkey to Germany at 18-years-old to pursue my bachelor’s in industrial engineering. Hence, the first few years in my studies were very challenging. First, because the school and university systems and requirements were very different than I was used to in my home country. Therefore, I was constantly failing at the beginning, which was very frustrating. Also, adapting to a new country took me some time.
Talk to students who study the subject you’re interested in. Try to get a comprehensive picture of the field, e.g. talk about the positive as well as the challenging aspects.
Also: Set goals, trust yourself, do your best, and don’t be afraid of asking people for help.
You at work
I got a scholarship within the Fraunhofer TALENTA program, which offers a funding for training that complies with personal career goals. The program is both for new graduates, but also for women in leadership positions. TALENTA enables a virtual network and exchange platform for women in STEM across different career levels.
So far, I’ve done the things that I’m interested in and drive me. Also, as a young women at the beginning of her career, I am proud that I am not afraid of openly communicating my opinions and needs without being afraid.
Talk to people working in the sector. Hear the perspective of both men and women at different ages.
Try to get a comprehensive picture of the field, e.g. talk about the positive as well as the challenging aspects.
Also: Set goals, trust yourself, do your best, and don’t be afraid of asking people for help.
Your point of view
Technology opens new opportunities, making it possible to pursue an occupation according to one’s own needs and interests.
Also, technology enhances efficiency, accessibility, and enables more flexibility in terms of working hours and working place.
Don’t be afraid to find out more about the different career opportunities. Microelectronics is a broad and very international field.
More (young) women from different backgrounds represented at many career levels within the different fields of microelectronics.
To finish with
Openness, Ambition, Empathy.
Being clear about my expectations and setting goals and for the next few years regarding my professional and personal development.
I’m still figuring it out!