Challenges Facing Women in Science

The discussion will be an educational event to raise awareness about the potential opportunities and challenges facing young Africans in the areas of science. During the discussion, panelists will particularly educate participants about challenges that disproportionately affect women in the STEM fields. WHEN | Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | 1400 HRS GMT Speakers Dr Beatrice Khamati Njenga | Head of Education, African Union Commission Prof Susan Ratsimamanga | AAS Fellow | Medical & Health Sciences Prof Aster Afwork Gebrekirstos | AAS Fellow | Agricultural & Nutritional Sciences Prof Zohra Ben Lakhdar-Akrout | AAS Fellow | Physical Sciences Prof Ezzoura Erram | Dean, Faculté Polydisciplinaire de Safi - Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco Register for the webinar here *This information is shared by AFF on behalf of the African Academy of Sciences