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Plankton: Invisible Climate Guardians
Anthéa Bourhis, an AI and plankton imaging analyst, collects plankton from the depths of the Mediterranean Sea and brings the samples back to the Villefranche Oceanography Lab (LOV) for storage and imaging.
Plankton sustain life on Earth: phytoplankton have produced more than half the oxygen we breathe, and zooplankton form the foundation of the marine food chain. Climate change threatens this fragile world, making research on plankton more important than ever.
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An Afghan dreamer: From robotics champion to advocate for girls’ education
Somaya Faruqi’s passion for science began at the age of seven in her father’s mechanic shop in Herat, Afghanistan—an unlikely place for an Afghan girl to dream of a future in STEM. Somaya rose to international prominence as captain of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, known as the Afghan Dreamers, before being forced to flee the country when the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Now a Global Champion for Education Cannot Wait , she speaks out for girls denied the right to learn. “As a girl growing up in Afghanistan, I faced deeply entrenched gender inequalities,” Somaya says. “But with an education, I was able to break through those norms and chase my dreams.”
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Saron Mesele on bridging the digital gender gap
Saron Mesele, Ethiopian cybersecurity advocate, transforms her passion for technology into action, inspiring a new generation of young women to lead in the digital space.
“Don’t just aspire to access technology—master it,” she says. “Harness its power to transform your life.”
Girls who can code and break stereotypes
When Natacha Sangwa decided to learn coding, she faced doubts that reflected the male dominance of the tech sector. Determined to prove them wrong, she joined the first African Girls Can Code camp in Rwanda. She believes such initiatives can inspire more girls to pursue careers in ICT.
Girls Coding Their Way to Future
Chantal grew up with limited access to technology and faced societal discouragement from pursuing a tech career. However, attending the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) coding camp inspired her to study Information Technology at university, boldly defying the pressures against her.
The Scientific Journey of Sue Barrell: From Stars to Earth Systems
Susan (Sue) Barrell, recipient of the prestigious 2022 IMO Prize – the highest honor from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). As a woman who has made significant contributions to international scientific initiatives, Sue shares insights into her experiences, mentors who shaped her path, and her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities for women in STEM.
How A Love of Physics Led to an International Career
Growing up in small town in the Punjab in India, Dipti never anticipated that she might end up working for an international organization such as the IAEA in Vienna, or that she might pursue a career in the nuclear field. Yet, fueled by her profound passion for science, she has encountered enlightening experiences both in research and life.
Meet Four Women In Fisheries At The Forefront Of Change In Science
Women need science. Science needs women. Within the Secretariat of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean, a regional body dedicated to sustainable conservation and development in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, women constitute half of the workforce. Four of these accomplished female leaders have shared their stories and advice to young women seeking a career in science.