Electronics Weekly
Maggie Philbin
Maggie Philbin is well known for her work in radio and television. For over 30 years she has reported on a wide range of science, medical and technology programmes. These range from Tomorrow’s World to Bang Goes The Theory…
Most notably, in 2008 she co-founded TeenTech, an award-winning charity that is also our Charity Partner for the event. It works across the UK getting young people innovating, building skills and preparing for a fast-changing future. Essentially, it helps students, parents and teachers understand the real opportunities in contemporary industry.
She was awarded an OBE in Jan 2017 for her work to promote careers in STEM and the Creative Industries. In July 2017 she received the Tech4Good Special Award and in 2019 TeenTech was awarded the Best Employer and School Outreach. She is patron of the Council for Professors and Heads of Computing and has been awarded ten honorary degrees and fellowships for her work.
April
The awards are taking place next month – 29 April, at One Moorgate Place in London.
You can secure your spot at the awards evening. This is your chance to celebrate and honour those who are advancing the electronics industry!
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See also: Women Leaders in Electronics Awards finalists announced
