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November 30, 2021
44th National Chapter of OWSD established in Mexico

November 29, 2021
Uganda establishes 43rd OWSD National Chapter

November 26, 2021
OWSD General Assembly Day 6: Virtual conference exhibit explores value of basic sciences for development

November 26, 2021
OWSD General Assembly Day 5: Scientists explore storytelling to make science visible, relatable

November 23, 2021
OWSD General Assembly Day 4: World-renowned economist calls for global agrarian change

November 16, 2021
OWSD General Assembly Day 3: OWSD scientists advocate for support for basic sciences in developing countries

November 12, 2021
OWSD General Assembly Day 2: Members reveal the effect of COVID-19 on their research, personal lives

November 8, 2021
OWSD 6th General Assembly and International Conference kicks off with a colorful opening ceremony

October 13, 2021
OWSD 6th General Assembly and International Conference

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News from the OWSD National Chapters

November 2, 2021
OWSD NIGERIA NATIONAL CHAPTER PRESENTS TRICHOMONIASIS IN WOMEN

November 2, 2021
OWSD Malaysia and OWSD Sri Lanka: Webinar: Gaps, Challenges & Way Forward in Research With The New Norms

October 29, 2021
OWSD South Africa: Unleashing Science: Delivering Missions for Sustainability

October 20, 2021
OWSD South Africa: Global Change Grand Challenge (GCGC)

October 19, 2021
OWSD South Africa: National Council on Gender-Based Violence and femicide Bill, 2021

October 16, 2021
OWSD South Africa: New National Chapter Executive Committee elected for 2021-2024

October 10, 2021
OWSD Pakistan: Condolences on demise of "Father of Pakistan’s Nuclear Program" Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan

October 7, 2021
OWSD South Africa: The 71st Lindau Nobel Laureates Meeting Chemistry

October 2, 2021
OWSD NIGERIA NATIONAL CHAPTER PRESENTS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE – A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

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Success stories

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.
Tabassum Mumtaz
Biological Systems and Organisms
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After my postdoc, I will return to Syria and work to achieve my big dream, which is to establish a research center.
Faten Bashar Kamal Eddin
Physics
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“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."
Linda Dyorisse Nyamen Mbong
Chemical Sciences
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The OWSD award helped me not only to become the researcher I am today, but also to become a leader in research.
Salina Parvin Banu
Agricultural Sciences
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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.
Maryse Dadina Nkoua Ngavouka
Physics
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" 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.”
Mahfuza Begum Mahfuza
Agricultural Sciences
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I wanted to show women that it was possible that when you do agricultural sciences, you can go on and do more for your career development.
Claire D'Andre Hirwa
Agricultural Sciences
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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.
Sayma Serine Chompa
Agricultural Sciences
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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.
Nashwa Eassa
Physics
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OWSD's guidance and support allowed me to uncover hidden courage and realize aspects of myself that I never thought I possessed.
Muna Mohamed Elhag
Agricultural Sciences
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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.
Dora Murielle Rajonhson
Biological Systems and Organisms
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OWSD fellowship represents a real empowering difference in my life and career
Huda Basaleem
Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
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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.
Marycelin Baba
Biological Systems and Organisms
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The fellowship has really impacted my career. I was working in a university as an Assistant Lecturer, but with the OWSD fellowship I am undertaking a PhD that will allow me to reach the grade of Senior Lecturer.
Bintu Nabintu Ndusha
Agricultural Sciences
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All this has broadened my knowledge for this domain of science, gave me an open mind and also allowed me to learn many things.
Christelle Noelle Dzesse Tekouo
Chemical Sciences
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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.
Mashura Shammi
Chemical Sciences
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Due to the war in Yemen, I had stopped studying for two years. This opportunity gave me the chance to complete my postgraduate studies.
Sumaia AL-Ghuribi
Engineering sciences
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The long-awaited dream
W. Bernice Armelle Bancole
Agricultural Sciences
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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.
Sylla Salma
Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences
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By creating links between food research and industry, she hopes to enhance food security both in Ghana and in Africa as a whole.
Mavis Owureku- Asare
Agricultural Sciences
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What fascinated me is that only 5% of microorganisms are harmful, and the rest are beneficiary.
Munawar Sultana
Biological Systems and Organisms
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I really want to do something for my country. Being part of the Sudan national chapter has given me that chance.
Dalia Saad
Chemical Sciences
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Winning this award opened many doors for me. It has led to success in acquiring local funding.
Simone Badal
Chemical Sciences
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