In this episode, Hawkes and AD sit down for a conversation with Luisa Maria Panuccio who is a qualified Civil and Architectural Engineer who graduated from the University of Adelaide.  Luisa is now currently working in Melbourne as a Senior Project Manager with Arup.  Luisa has an Italian background, and like most Italians, she is passionate. In particular, passionate about promoting STEM (which stands for Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) - and this is was a key theme that we talked to her about.
Luisa’s career to date has been so interesting. She has been an Ambassador for Engineers Australia, Engineers Without Borders Australia, Google, Children’s University Australia and the University of Adelaide. Not to mention Luisa also entered Miss Universe Australia as a way of promoting to fellow engineers that you can be and do anything you want, and not be stereotyped.
Despite still being in early in her career Lu has already achieved many awards -  just a few to touch on:

In 2019, Luisa received the National Association of Women in Construction Graduate of the Year Award for her role in managing a complex program of works for the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
In 2021, Luisa was the recipient of the James McWha Rising Star Award in the University of Adelaide's 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The James McWha Rising Star Award honours the highest accomplishments and achievements of young alumni who are making a significant contribution as emerging leaders within their profession and community.

We hope you enjoy the interview.
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