Aiela Skayem

Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering student at the University of Bath with hands-on internship experience in construction, MEP consulting, and logistics.

Strong interest in sustainable engineering, smart systems, and technology-driven solutions.

Proven leadership through vice-presidential roles and public speaking engagement, including TEDx.

Actively pursuing internships to apply technical skills and creativity for impactful results.

• Oxford Royale - Engineering and Technology with a final grade of 90/100 on my projects; including: implementation strategy of CCS technology with the aim of finding solutions to achieve net zero emissions
• Public speaking and communication skills - Tomorrow Teen Forum
• Business and Entrepreneurship - Tomorrow Teen Forum
• Introduction to Computer Programming and Game Development - DigiPen Institute of Technology
• Pix Certification – Independent Level 2 achieved.

• Vice-President (2023–2024), Interact Metn Gate:

Co-led a 20-member team delivering community projects

Raised funds for the Lebanese Breast Cancer Foundation by selling 300+ awareness bracelets

Organised volunteering initiatives in underprivileged public schools

• What if? vs Just do it! - TED Talk at TEDxYouth@Jamhour's event 2023; Expressed the struggle of letting intrusive thoughts control your behavior as well as give the right approach to adopt in order to advance and grow following a disorienting event.
• Diplomacy Award- BHS MUN Conference 2023; Effectively defended my modeled country's diplomatic standing regarding the mass proliferation of drone and related technologies in warfare and have proposed effective regulations to help mitigate the risk of said proliferation.
• Soléa; Collaborated with other senior class representatives to manage an event at the Beirut Hippodrome that over 3000 people attended and raised around 14k$ to fund the prom as well as donate to charity and help in scholarships to our fellow classmates. I organized a fashion show with 100+ walks as well as co-lead and choreographed for the dance team.
• Volunteer at Cercle de la Jeunesse Catholique (CJC); Contributed to humanitarian relief efforts by managing food and medical aid stocks for the CJC, enabling the preparation of 200 meal trays and the donation of medical supplies to people left homeless after the Beirut port explosion.