Q&A: Working to Inspire Women and Girls into STEM
Becky Ridler, Systems Engineer at Synoptix and founder of Not Just Girls, talks about the importance of breaking down barriers and inspiring the next generation of diverse talent in engineering.

Who are you, what is your job role and what do you do?
I’m Becky Ridler, a Systems Engineer at Synoptix, where I specialise in tackling complex engineering challenges and supporting apprentices within the company to gain the most out of their apprenticeships and professional development. I’m also working towards achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
Outside of my technical role, I’m the founder of Not Just Girls, a platform dedicated to encouraging young women to pursue careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). I’m passionate about breaking down barriers and inspiring the next generation of diverse talent in engineering.
Can you tell us about any current projects that you’re working on?
At Synoptix, I’m currently working on a project involving verification of information. Alongside my technical work, I focus on mentoring and guiding our apprentices to ensure they get the most out of their training and professional development.
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