Erin is a maker, engineer, writer, entrepreneur, designer, and science communicator. She graduated from the University of Florida with her degree in mechanical engineering December 2016 and has a passion for showing the art and creativity in science and engineering.
Erin is currently working as the Richard Casement Intern for The Economist in London, England. She is pitching story ideas and writing for the print and online science and technology section, as well as on STEM topics for other sections. She has also appeared on the weekly Economist science podcast, Babbage, to discuss new innovations in the scientific fields.
Erin is also the CEO of Sci Chic, a company she founded in October 2015 which creates 3D printed jewelry that is inspired by science and engineering concepts. She is the winner of the 2016 national #CampusPitch Competition for her work with Sci Chic. She uses this as a tool to teach about science and technology and spark conversations about science.
As a maker, Erin has created everything from 3D printed jewelry to Ms. Frizzle costumes. Her work has been featured everywhere from CNN Money to The Daily Dot.
As an engineering student, Erin has interned at John Deere, Solar Turbines, Keysight Technologies, and Bracken Engineering. She loves being a hands-on engineer and creating new technologies. She has performed and published research on 3D Printing Outreach in partnership with the Martson Library.
Erin has continually served as an advocate for women in STEM. She served as the president of UF’s Society of Women Engineers from 2014-2015 and the SWE Region D Collegiate Representative from 2015-2016. She has volunteered at local elementary schools, museums and maker events, bringing accessible science to the next generation.
Erin spends her weekends hiking, writing, and attending events to spread science literacy and the art in science. Her goal is to use these tools to increase public awareness and appreciation for science and engineering.
Contact: erin.winick@gmail.com
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