Megan Gidden
About Megan Gidden
Megan Gidden is a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer currently employed at Glencore in Baar, Zug, Switzerland. She has a background in geology and geotechnical engineering, with previous experience at Aggregate Industries UK and multiple internships with Glencore.
Work at Glencore
Megan Gidden currently serves as a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer at Glencore, a position she has held since 2020. Her role is based in Baar, Zug, Switzerland. Prior to this, she completed several summer internships with Glencore in their Australian Coal assets, gaining practical experience in the field. She also worked as a Vacation Student at Glencore Coal in Australia for three months in both 2016 and 2017. These experiences have contributed to her expertise in geotechnical engineering.
Education and Expertise
Megan Gidden has a solid educational background in geology and geotechnical engineering. She studied at Pangbourne College from 2008 to 2015. She then attended the University of Brighton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geology from 2015 to 2018. Following this, she pursued a Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Exeter, completing her studies in 2019. Her academic focus includes underground mine design, planning, and tunnelling.
Background
Megan Gidden began her academic journey at Pangbourne College, where she studied for seven years. After completing her secondary education, she pursued higher education in geology and geotechnical engineering. Her early professional experience includes a five-month stint as a Master Thesis Student at Aggregate Industries UK in 2019, where she applied her academic knowledge in a practical setting.
Internship Experience
Megan Gidden has completed multiple internships with Glencore, particularly in their Australian Coal assets. Her internship experiences include working as a Vacation Student in 2016 and 2017 for three months each. One of these internships provided the foundation for her undergraduate dissertation, showcasing her ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. These internships have been instrumental in shaping her career in geotechnical engineering.