Ammara Essa

Ammara Essa

Principal Engineer - Data Science, Verizon
CA
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  • Aaliyah

    Added Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    Why did you choose this profession? What does a typical day look like for you? What do you like about your job? What are some of the challenges of your job? What advice would you give to a young person considering the career?
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  • EngineerGirl Team asked Amber Hall, City of Somersworth

    Added Friday, August 27, 2021 at 4:57 PM

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    I’m guessing college is a bit different than middle and high school so I’m wondering if I need to update my study habits to something more suitable for college courses?

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    Ammara Essa, Verizon
    Answered Friday, January 21, 2022 at 3:18 PM
    Hi!
    
    Personally, there are few things that helped me get through some difficult courses:
    
    - Set aside time to study everyday. Don't wait to cram on the weekends or before the test. Set a schedule for yourself at whatever time works best for you [mine was ...
  • Added Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:13 PM

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    I see a lot of articles that mention the challenging work environment for women in engineering, and STEM fields in general. Is engineering really as bad for women as I’ve read about? Did you know about the tough environment for women before entering the field? If so, what encouraged you to go into engineering anyway? What keeps you going ...

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    Ammara Essa, Verizon
    Answered Monday, July 19, 2021 at 2:57 PM
    I'd have to say engineering and STEM fields are inherently challenging for both men and women. I understand that you may not feel completely at ease at first, especially if you are the only or one of the few women in the room (trust me, I've been there). ...