I have to think of something that can help us, that we can use based on resources that we have. The lack of things is the biggest inspiration in my life. I want to help my country.

I really want to do something for my country. Being part of the Sudan national chapter has given me that chance.

OWSD fellowship represents a real empowering difference in my life and career

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.

Biomedicine represents the future of healthcare, aiming to intercept diseases before they arise and tailoring solutions to each individual's unique needs. It's not just about treating illnesses; it's about preventing them before they take root.

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.

What has surprised me is the way technology is emerging and affecting the current state of research. We are encountering a fourth industrial revolution that entails advances in computing power, quantum computing and artificial intelligence, which has already been shown to alter the way we conduct research.

Dr. Shammi's research will help to fill a crucial gap in the the global understanding of carbon dynamics and greenhouse gas emissions by providing data on one of the world’s largest river systems.

I intend to disperse my achieved knowledge as one of the leading researchers in my country in the domain of microbial biotechnology, to support sustainable and prosperous agriculture.

The main problem in radiotherapy is that most cancer cells are resistant to radiation.

By creating links between food research and industry, she hopes to enhance food security both in Ghana and in Africa as a whole.

All this has broadened my knowledge for this domain of science, gave me an open mind and also allowed me to learn many things.

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.

I wanted to do applied physics, not theoretical physics… I really wanted to use all of the knowledge that I acquired at university to explain our environment.

I want to be in the boardroom. I want to be part of the policy mechanism. I want my influence to go higher than the classroom.

“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."

My dear girls in science: be strong, inquisitive, curious, assertive, resilient, and focused. Go for gold!