Sarah Covell

As part of my course studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of the West of England, Bristol, I had the option to take a year out on industrial placement. This is taken in the 3rd year of a 4 year course and gives students like myself the opportunity to apply the theory learnt so far and learn the many new skills needed to have a successful career.

I have been following the development of the Bloodhound Project since I was invited to the Launch in London last October. I have helped out at 1K Club meetings since then, and I feel incredibly lucky to have been asked to join the team and work on the Project.

Sarah's datafile:

Role:	Design Engineer
Qualifications:	A levels in Maths, Physics and Business Studies. Studying towards BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree
Who do you work with?	I am based mainly with the engineering team but I also help out with all other aspects of the project.
What do you do?	General Engineering admin alongside small engineering projects
What did you do before working on Bloodhound SSC?	Full time student at the University of the West of England studying Mechanical Engineering.
What’s best about being part of the Bloodhound SSC team?	I get to meet lots of inspirational and enthusiastic people whilst working together on a once in a life time project.
What do you do in your free time?	Walking, Playing the Piano, Working towards my PADI Open Water Diving Qualification
What’s your favourite TV programme?	House
What kind of music do you like?	This question would be easier to answer if it asked me what I didn’t like ... I love most types of music.
What’s your favourite website?	I haven’t really got one though I’d be lost without hotmail.
What’s your favourite computer game?	I'm not really a computer games person .... though if my housemate challenges me to a race on the playstation, it would have to be Burnout Revenge!
Not many people know this but …	I used to play Golf, and won a few county competitions.