Alyse Coates

• Coates has a Masters degree and PhD in Engineering. In the second year of her PhD, she was diagnosed as dyslexic.
• Throughout her time in school, she had struggled with maths and spelling but worked around her difficulties to the point where people wouldn’t notice anymore.
• Coates is now an Electromagnetic Compatibility specialist at Rolls-Royce.
• She helped create the Trent XWB engines which power the Airbus A350. 
• Her role at Rolls-Royce includes analysing and testing the electrical units that make up the control systems of jet engines.
• Coates has Chartered Engineer Status, recognising her expertise in the field.

Text: Website. Article. Stemm Stories Available at: http://www.stemdisability.org.uk/stemm-stories/dr-alyse-coates/ [Accessed June 2020]

Image: Website. Article. Stemm Stories Available at: http://www.stemdisability.org.uk/stemm-stories/dr-alyse-coates/ [Accessed June 2020]

Author: Efe Otobrise (2021) LJMU Student

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