
PODCAST: Engineering in the fast lane
Christina Sullivan (BASc ’23) is aÌýwind tunnel systems engineer at Williams Racing in the U.K.
Christina Sullivan (BASc ’23) is aÌýwind tunnel systems engineer at Williams Racing in the U.K.
By Jennifer Ferguson Office of AdvancementListen to this UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Alumni Podcast episode on , , or wherever you get your podcasts.
Christina Sullivan (BASc ’23) never planned to work in Formula One racing. But when her sister convinced her to binge-watch Netflix's Drive to Survive during the pandemic, everything changed.Ìý
From studying mechatronics engineering at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ to securing a placement that turned into a full-time position at Williams Racing — Christina is still early in her career, but she’s proving that she’s on track for a bold future.Ìý
(1:43) Getting interested in Formula OneÌý
(4:20) Working in the Wind TunnelÌý
(6:34) Life at Williams F1Ìý
(12:40) Role models and mentors along the wayÌý
(15:01) Favourite memory on campus with her mother, Pearl Sullivan, former dean of EngineeringÌý
(21:07) Advice for À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ students and alumni
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