Meet Dorin Newton
Dorin Newton earned her Honours Environmental Engineering and Bachelor of Applied Science from University of Waterloo in 2014. She also obtained a Civil Engineering degree (Specialization in Advanced Water Technologies & Process Design) As well as a Masters of Engineering from University of Toronto in 2018. In her spare time, Dorin likes to continue to pursue her quest to be a polyglot; with native proficiency in Tamil and English and secondary language proficiency in French, She also spends a significant amount of time at the gym (before COVID-19) and is a dedicated Bharathanatyam dancer.
When did your love of STEM begin?
My love for STEM began in school. Unlike many kids who dreaded the start of a new school year, I absolutely loved school and learning new things. It developed from there in high-school where I enjoyed math, chemistry and physics. It was the problem solving nature and the real-world applications in those courses that intrigued me.
What is the best part about working in the field of STEM?
It is never a boring day in STEM. Each day is a new day with new problems to be solved and new perspectives to approach a problem with. It is so satisfying to work through a project from start to finish and know that it will be implemented in real life, making a difference in the world. It also opens up a lot of doors to working on projects that you may not even envision or expect. STEM is full of opportunities - you just have to be willing to take them.
What advice would you give young women interested in a career in STEM?
I've had many people through the years, including in high school, discourage me from pursuing a career in STEM saying that it wasn't for a woman. That is not true. The only thing that prevents you from succeeding are the limitations that you place on yourself. As long as you are willing to put in the effort and stay dedicated, you will succeed. Don't let others tell you what you can and cannot do - you should decide that for yourself. Perseverance will be key but the reward will be worth it!