Female mechanical engineering student of Bach Khoa was honored as 'Vietnam's female student of science and technology 2025'

With a series of impressive academic and research achievements, the little girl was honored with the noble title "Vietnam Female Student of Science and Technology in 2025", becoming a typical role model for a generation of dynamic, creative and constantly improving engineering students.

Enter the world of steel and creativity

Tran Thi Kieu My came to the field of Mechanical Engineering Technology out of her love of discovery and desire to create useful values for society. She confided: “I majored in Natural Sciences and love to learn how things work. When choosing a major, I wanted to be creative and see concrete results of my efforts. Mechanics came to me as a chance and the more I studied, the more I felt I was on the right track.”

Photo caption — Kieu My in her graduation thesis defense of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

On her first day of school, My was confused because she was one of the few female students in her class. But the deeper she got into the industry, the more she realized that this difference was the motivation for her to try harder. “The mechanical industry may be dry to many people, but for me, each drawing and each machine model is a vivid picture. I feel like I truly belong to the world of machines and creativity,” Kieu My said.

That passion was quickly proven by outstanding academic results: GPA 3.6, the title of Excellent Student for the 2023-2024 school year, and third prize in the National Mechanics Olympiad for two consecutive years (2024, 2025) in the subject of Machine Parts, a field that requires logical thinking, calculation ability and high accuracy. Not stopping there, My also published three scientific articles, including one at the SETSM 2025 International Conference and one in the Vietnam Mechanics Journal, a rare achievement for an undergraduate student.

“The memory that I remember most is the first time I studied Technical Drawing and Machine Parts. I was so passionate that I spent hours just to complete a drawing. Later, when I competed in the Olympics, every time I solved a mechanical problem, it was like I could see the world working from the inside. That feeling made me love the subject even more,” My recalls.

Associate Professor Dr. Bui Trong Hieu, Head of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, who directly taught and guided Kieu My, highly appreciated her efforts: “Kieu My is a student with a solid knowledge base, good technical thinking and is always proactive in finding new approaches. In the project 'Designing a paint dipping and drying machine for EPS foam helmet lining', she demonstrated a very good ability to connect theory and practical application, which was highly appreciated by the business.”

According to Mr. Trong Hieu, My is not only a good student but also an energetic Secretary of the Youth Union, actively participating in Youth Union - Association activities, inspirational programs for students such as "I love Bách khoa - BKFC" or admissions consulting work. "She is a model student with comprehensive knowledge, sense of responsibility and love for the profession. She has contributed to spreading the image of a brave and creative Bách khoa female student", commented Mr. Bui Trong Hieu.

The "unique color" of a female mechanical engineering student and her journey to the world

In a learning environment with mostly male students, Kieu My chose to assert herself not by comparison, but by her “unique color” of women in engineering. That is meticulousness, sophistication and different creativity, as Kieu My shared: “I think women have their own perspective when solving problems. Sometimes thinking differently opens up new directions. I often jokingly tell my friends that I add my “unique color” to this mechanical world that is full of iron and steel.”

But to get to where she is today, the little girl had to overcome many challenges. There were subjects that were so difficult, there were times when she thought she had to stop. “There were times when I felt like I was failing, but then I understood that failure only really happens when you give up. When I see it as a lesson, I have more motivation to continue,” My confided.

That perseverance helped My win many prestigious scholarships: JUKI, PTSC, BAB and scholarships to encourage continuous learning over many semesters. These awards not only recognized her academic efforts, but also motivated My to continue pursuing her research.

In the near future, Kieu My will embark on a new journey - studying abroad in Korea, to continue learning advanced technology in the field of automation and robotics. "Having my family agree to let me go was already a difficulty, and getting a scholarship to make that dream come true is even more precious. I hope that after completing my studies, I can return to teach and research in Vietnam, contributing to the development of the country's mechanical engineering industry."

When asked about her long-term vision, My said she wanted to pursue the application of mechanics in smart manufacturing and green energy, two important pillars of the Industry 5.0 era. “Vietnam is entering a period of strong transformation. I hope to be able to contribute a small part to making automation and robots more popular in production, helping businesses save costs and improve productivity,” she said.

Not only stopping at personal aspirations, My also hopes that her story will be a source of motivation for girls who are hesitant to choose engineering. “It is never too late to start. If you have passion, try to step into this world, where your difference is your strength. When women study, the world changes and when women do engineering, the world operates in a better way,” Kieu My shared.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/giao-duc/nu-sinh-co-khi-bach-khoa-duoc-vinh-danh-nu-sinh-khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-viet-nam-2025-20251027161152238.htm