Meet the 2018 Shortlist
inspiring science award
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Cara Battersby
Astrophysicist ⓘ Cara Battersby advises young women starting out in science to not feel limited by who they think a scientist should be: “Be exactly who you are, because who you are, can be a scientist.” -
María Natalia Lisa
Structural Biologist ⓘ María Natalia Lisa advises women pursuing a career in science to stay true to themselves, to follow the beauty and to fight for their rights. -
Mirjana Pović
Astrophysicist ⓘ Mirjana Pović wants to inspire young girls to do science, especially in Ethiopia and Africa where few women pursue a science career. -
Ritu Raman
Mechanical Engineer ⓘ Ritu Raman points out that we need the diverse perspectives and talents of every human – men and women – to tackle today’s challenges. -
Corinna S. Schindler
Organic Chemist ⓘ Corinna S. Schindler explains that what got her interested in chemistry is the realisation that designing and understanding how drugs work can better people’s lives.
innovating science award
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Association of Hungarian
Women in Science (NaTE)
Fanni Szigeti ⓘ Fanni Szigeti, who represents the Association of Hungarian Women in Science, advises that young women should look to scientists for inspiration. -
Letters to a Pre-Scientist
Aliyah Weinstein ⓘ Aliyah Weinstein, who is involved in the Letters to a Pre-Scientist initiative, sees STEM outreach as an opportunity to give back to the scientific community by mentoring the next generation of scientists. -
LITAS (Learning IT,
Apps and Software) for Girls
Anvita Gupta ⓘ Anvita Gupta explains how the LITAS for Girls programmes have a unique project-based learning approach that teaches girls STEM by having them solve real-world problems. -
Seeds of Change
Foundation Zambia
Mambepa Nakazwe ⓘ Mambepa Nakazwe, co-founder of the Seeds of Change Foundation Zambia, wants to change the mentality and attitudes of communities towards girls’ education. -
The African Research
Academies for Women
Yvonne Commodore-Mensah ⓘ Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, representing The African Research Academies for Women, encourages those interested in STEM outreach to just start, because you have what it takes.