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Kalea Ford
Young Technologists
2025
The University of Wollongong
New South Wales
Focus are
Sustainable futures
About me
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as playing tennis and golf. My passion for engineering stemmed from my love for design in the built environment. I have long term ambitions to hold senior positions in engineering companies dedicated to innovating sustainable buildings. I am passionate about exploring how urban planning and civil processes can further integrate innovative technologies to create more sustainable cities. I aspire to become a role model for people, particularly women in my community. This is important to me because I did not have any female STEM role models to inspire me or seek guidance from during my education. I want to contribute to Australia’s technological landscape because it is constantly evolving and advancing, making it a space where I can be at the forefront of innovative projects that aim to make positive and long-term impacts on our society for future generations.
"The scholarship will enable me to grow personally and professionally, providing an invaluable opportunity both now and into the future. It will well position me to use innovative technologies to make positive change in our society."
My passions
- Women in STEM
- Sustainable infrastructure
- Sport
- Art and Craft
- Mental and Physical Health