Growing up, Hannah Klug was attracted to engineering based on her strengths. She鈥檇 always enjoyed math and physics, and liked that engineering could be applied to solve real-world problems.
Now, set to graduate with her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, she couldn鈥檛 be happier with her chosen field of study.
鈥淚 found my time here really engaging,鈥� says Hannah. 鈥淕etting involved in lots of extracurricular activities has enriched my education and helped me grow as a person and as a professional.鈥�
During her time at Dal, the Halifax native has served as president of the Dalhousie Diploma of Engineering Society and the Dalhousie Undergraduate Engineering Society. Currently, she is president of the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students and Atlantic ambassador for the Canadian Federation of Engineering Students.
Mechanical engineering, she says, has a larger gender disparity than some other engineering disciplines. Her active status on various councils is one way Hannah feels she can help to close this gap and represent women in engineering.
Her program has provided co-op opportunities with a variety of different companies, including Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Northstar Drillstem Testers. She鈥檚 gained extensive experience in design work that she knows will be an asset going forward.
鈥淚t鈥檚 given me a lot of job experience that鈥檚 going to be helpful when I graduate,鈥� she says. 鈥淚t also helps you realize why you鈥檙e in school and how what you learn will translate into the real world.鈥�
While Hannah has no immediate plans following graduation, she is open to the opportunities that are out there in her field. She credits her extracurricular activities with adding a huge value to her education and hopes she can stay involved in her future community, wherever that may be.
The article is part of a series of profiles on members of the Class of 2016. . takes place May 13 in Truro and from May 30 to June 4 in Halifax.