Jiya Kamat

Jiya Kamat is an industrial engineering student at Texas A&M who entered the field about a year ago after initially considering a career in medicine. She shifted focus to the technical and STEM aspects of healthcare, particularly the manufacturing of medical devices and improving patient flows. As a former president of the Women in Engineering Outreach Club, she organized meetings and networking events to educate women about engineering career opportunities. She was recently selected as a Women in Data Science Worldwide Ambassador, where she will organize events, networking opportunities, and datathons to encourage women in data science. An international student, Jiya takes pride in achieving leadership roles in engineering projects despite being younger than many peers. She credits her high school math teacher as a key mentor who encouraged her to aim high. Looking ahead, she envisions working with a health center or hospital on medical device manufacturing while continuing outreach as a speaker and host to inspire more women in engineering.