OWSD stories
Inspiring OWSD Members
Here, we bring you the stories of some outstanding OWSD members who have overcome obstacles, faced challenges and, against the odds, achieved their goals. Now, these women scientists influence and inspire others; read about them below.
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June 22, 2021
Mavis Owureku- Asare
Africa Ghana
A Ghanaian food scientist revolutionizing the use of tomatoes in her country
By creating links between food research and industry, she hopes to enhance food security both in Ghana and in Africa as a whole.
June 18, 2021
Faten Bashar Kamal Eddin
Arab Countries Syria
A PhD fellow from Syria is developing ultrasensitive sensors to diagnose dopamine deficiencies.
After my postdoc, I will return to Syria and work to achieve my big dream, which is to establish a research center.
June 17, 2021
Maryse Dadina Nkoua Ngavouka
Africa Congo, Republic
An Early Career fellow from Congo developing hybrid grid systems for sustainable energy
When you are following your passion, people will always see what you are doing. People will see that you are doing something different, and they will help you.
March 22, 2021
Sumaia AL-Ghuribi
Arab Countries Yemen
An OWSD fellow from Yemen was able to continue her education in Malaysia
Due to the war in Yemen, I had stopped studying for two years. This opportunity gave me the chance to complete my postgraduate studies.
March 01, 2021
Mashura Shammi
Asia & Pacific Bangladesh
An environmental chemist exploring the interplay between organic compounds and greenhouse gas emissions in one of the world's largest river systems.
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March 01, 2021
Sylla Salma
Africa Senegal
The PhD fellow on track to becoming Senegal's first astrophysicist has big plans for her country's astronomy community.
If we do research, in addition to establishing connections with other researchers, we must also communicate and do a lot of outreach in order to share our science with the community.
February 19, 2021
Dora Murielle Rajonhson
Africa Madagascar
A PhD Fellow from Madagascar studying "bat bugs" in Thailand
In today’s scientific environment, in which most PhD scientists concentrate on a single specific discipline, I might shift toward a more systemic view to approach the challenge in infectious diseases.
April 05, 2019
Tabassum Mumtaz
Asia & Pacific Bangladesh
Tabassum Mumtaz
OWSD has provided tremendous support in shaping my career as a researcher, science ambassador, role model for women scientists and a "think high" human being.
October 09, 2018
W. Bernice Armelle Bancole
Africa Benin
The long-awaited dream
The long-awaited dream
November 10, 2017
Simone Badal
Latin America & Caribbean Jamaica, W.I.
Building a world-class cancer research center in the Caribbean
Winning this award opened many doors for me. It has led to success in acquiring local funding.
November 10, 2017
Salina Parvin Banu
Asia & Pacific Bangladesh
Leading Bangladesh to Food Security
The OWSD award helped me not only to become the researcher I am today, but also to become a leader in research.
November 10, 2017
Christelle Noelle Dzesse Tekouo
Africa Cameroon
Mastering Materials and Opening Minds
All this has broadened my knowledge for this domain of science, gave me an open mind and also allowed me to learn many things.
November 11, 2016
Mahfuza Begum Mahfuza
Asia & Pacific Bangladesh
Recognition and Confidence in my Professional Arena
" I can boldly declare that OWSD rewarded my brilliance thus giving me recognition and confidence in my professional arena and placed me in national and international scientific communities.”
November 11, 2016
Linda Dyorisse Nyamen Mbong
Africa Cameroon
Overcoming Obstacles on the Academic Track with OWSD
“Am very proud to say that I am encouraging other Cameroonian female scientists to apply for the OWSD fellowship programme and some of them have obtained the grant."
November 02, 2016
Huda Basaleem
Arab Countries Yemen
“Best Doctor for their Fight for Better World”
OWSD fellowship represents a real empowering difference in my life and career
October 21, 2016
Muna Mohamed Elhag
Arab Countries Sudan
Fighting Climate Change for Agro-Pastoral Communities in Sudan
OWSD's guidance and support allowed me to uncover hidden courage and realize aspects of myself that I never thought I possessed.
October 20, 2016
Marycelin Baba
Africa Nigeria
To the White House and Beyond
I owe ‘what’, ‘who’ and ‘where’ I am in my career and professional practice today to OWSD because without the PHD Fellowship, all my achievements today would have been nothing but bleak.
July 01, 2015
Nashwa Eassa
Arab Countries Sudan
We need Women in Decision-Making Positions
When I got my OWSD fellowship, it was an amazing feeling. Before getting the letter, my academic career was a dream, the letter made it possible.
June 30, 2015
Dalia Saad
Arab Countries Sudan
