Isha JainMining Engineering
“I hope to empower women to follow in my footsteps, to take on STEM roles and be a part of shaping the world’s future". Growing up in an academic orientated household, with a father who is an engineer and a mother who is an accountant, it’s no surprise that Isha Jain grew up with a passion for STEM. “I have always been good at maths and science-based subjects, and I knew from a pretty early age that I wanted to pursue a career in engineering,” Isha says. Isha studied at Glenunga International High School and was accepted into the Compacted Ignite Program for gifted and talented students, allowing her to complete her secondary studies in 4 years rather than 5. “I really enjoyed the challenge, and it was very rewarding putting in the effort and seeing the good grades come through,” Isha says. “In Year 12, I studied Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, Physics, Chemistry and completed a Research Project, all of which set me up for the engineering pathway into uni.” While Isha knew she wanted to do engineering, it was a conversation with staff from OZ Minerals (now BHP) at the University of Adelaide Open Day in 2022 which captivated her in the world of Mining Engineering. |
“Chatting to a few of the female representatives from OZ Minerals helped cement my decision to pursue a career in mining.”
“Australia is such a resource rich country and I want to be at the forefront of change in such a dynamic and evolving industry.”
“Minerals such as copper, which is abundant in South Australia, play such an important role in decarbonisation and I want to be a part of the solution as we strive for Net Zero.”
“I hope to empower women to follow in my footsteps, to take on STEM roles and be a part of shaping the world’s future,” she adds.
Outside of her studies, Isha is a talented and dedicated table tennis player, something she enjoys playing with her brothers and father. She plays competitively each week and has joined the University of Adelaide Table Tennis Club.
“It’s good fun and helps me to have a break and refresh my mind,” Isha says.
“Australia is such a resource rich country and I want to be at the forefront of change in such a dynamic and evolving industry.”
“Minerals such as copper, which is abundant in South Australia, play such an important role in decarbonisation and I want to be a part of the solution as we strive for Net Zero.”
“I hope to empower women to follow in my footsteps, to take on STEM roles and be a part of shaping the world’s future,” she adds.
Outside of her studies, Isha is a talented and dedicated table tennis player, something she enjoys playing with her brothers and father. She plays competitively each week and has joined the University of Adelaide Table Tennis Club.
“It’s good fun and helps me to have a break and refresh my mind,” Isha says.
Isha has also joined the University’s Engineering Society and has enjoyed getting to know other students. She praises the support of the University and course coordinators for the support systems that are in place such as hosting regular consulting sessions to ask questions and go through coursework.
“Receiving a Playford Trust Resources Sector Engineering Scholarship has been a highlight of this year’s achievements. Studying engineering at university is quite a step up from high school, so the scholarship means I can dedicate more time to my studies and really embrace the course, rather than needing to hold down two jobs just to get by,” Isha says. “As part of the scholarship, I hope to secure an internship as soon as possible to get insights into the industry. I am really keen to get as much experience as I can in operations before eventually moving into a more technical role.” “I am looking forward to learning more about how factors such as sustainability, automation, risk management and technology can play a vital part in the success of a mine.” |