International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked a few students why they are passionate about science.
Pragti Varshney
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Pragti VarshneyBSc Global Resource Systems 2026 What excites you about science? What excites me most about science is its ability to transform curiosity into meaningful, real-world impact. Science encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and evidence-based decision-making, which are essential for addressing complex global challenges. I am especially […]
Golshan Matinfar
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Golshan MatinfarPhD in Food Science 2028 What excites you about science? What excites me most about science is that it is never static.Every answer opens the door to new questions, pushing us to think critically. Through this process, we decode the complexity of the natural world […]
Miyu Maemura
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Miyu MaemuraBSc Food, Nutrition and Health (Dietetics Major) 2028 What excites you about science? I enjoy studying science, especially physiology and nutrition, because it is directly connected to our everyday lives. What excites me most is learning how precisely and efficiently the human body functions, and […]
Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Mahshid (Michelle) Heydarirad BSc Applied Biology 2026 | Major: Applied Animal Biology What excites you about science? I believe the thing that most excites me and keeps me intrigued about science is the fields’ ability to constantly be evolving. There is always a world of unknown and […]
Shaina Alize Sequeira
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Shaina Alize SequeiraBSc Food, Nutrition and Health 2026 | Major: Food Science When did you realize science was for you? Ever since I can remember, food has always fascinated me. As a 5-year-old, my favourite pastime was conducting bizarre kitchen experiments and concocting barely-edible ‘snacks’ from […]
Gulbahar Mammetgurbanova
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Gulbahar MammetgurbanovaBSc Global Resource Systems 2026 What excites you about science? One thing that excites me about science is its ability to answer questions while simultaneously raising even more. It’s a never-ending cycle of curiosity and discovery that continually pushes boundaries. Science not only helps us […]
Maya Bodnar
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Maya BodnarPhD in Applied Animal Biology 2028 What excites you about science? I love science because, at its core, it’s humanity’s attempt at making sense of our complex world. Scientific research helps us answer questions, develop solutions, and improve ourselves. I am especially drawn to science […]
Stella Chimwemwe Mapemba
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Stella Chimwemwe MapembaPhD in Integrated Studies in Land & Food Systems 2028 What excites you about science? The ability to apply science to our daily lives in managing the world around us is clear evidence that we cannot live without science. Science has led to innovations […]
Emiko Araki
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science with…Emiko ArakiBSc Food and Resource Economics 2025 What excites you about science? Environmental economics really caught my attention because it provides us with data-driven insights that shape better decisions. I’m especially interested in how policies like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade internalize externalities, ensuring businesses and individuals […]