We love to inspire the next generation of mechatronics engineers, Genevieve is a 4th year QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Mechatronics and Medical Engineering Student, and Dean’s Scholar, and has recently completed her STEM internship at EPE.
“Hi, I’m Genevieve Hughes, and I’ve been working as an intern with EPE in 2024. I’ve had the privilege to learn new skills vital in the robotics industry, work in a professional R&D setting, work closely with my supervisors, and get hands on experience testing my work in the field. I’ve been able to put the skills I’ve learned in my Mechatronics Engineering Degree at QUT into practice as I’ve written software and developed 3D designs to complete my project. I’ve especially benefited from learning ROS2 and how to interface with cameras and integrate them onto a robotic platform.
I’ve also had the opportunity to use soft skills that I learnt as President of the QUT Robotics club, as I communicated with fellow interns and my supervisors about my project, took on board feedback, and implemented it to improve my work. I’ve been so grateful to work at EPE, where I’ve been supported, encouraged and challenged to develop my skillset and my career.”