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Temilade Adelakun is a great inspiration for young women in STEM. From graduating with a first class in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan to working as a product marketer at Google, and now an MBA student at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, she has consistently showed resilience, determination and tenacity. In this interview with Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa), she shared about her experience as a young woman in STEM, and how she overcame all the hurdles and challenges she faced in deciding her career choice. This is a must watch interview. Kindly click on this link to watch - https://lnkd.in/gq-WDCYH Excellent job Lily Peterside for the amazing interview 👏👏. Again, our mission at SWIS Africa is to leverage storytelling to celebrate, shape and promote African women in STEM. Thank you. #womeninstem #inspiration #swisafrica #womenintech

During Ruth Nanjala's inspiring talk at our My Story in Bioinformatics webinar (watch here: https://lnkd.in/ghXXaift), she shared about the benefits of being in a structured Bioinformatics Program early in a beginner's career. This Friday in her My Science Journey webinar, she will be hosting and discussing about the MSc. bioinformatics programme at Pwani University, Kenya. This is an exciting opportunity especially for African underrepresented students and you do not want to miss it. You can register for the session here: https://lnkd.in/eQKfpcBB More details below:

We had a really amazing session with Amonida Zadissa and Ruth Nanjala during our My Story in Bioinformatics Webinar. They shared real life stories of how their passion and interest for the Bioinformatics developed over the years. this was alongside their amazing achievements so far, and very useful tips for a beginner in the field. The recorded session is now available on our YouTube channel via the link below. Do your career a favour by listening and learning from their invaluable experience. https://lnkd.in/gBEZvdmb

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our amazing partner organizations BioinformHER, Future Pharmacy Initiative, Henz Biotech and Ventures. They sponsored some of our current interns at the ongoing HackBio Bioinformatics Internship. Your support and investment in the next generation of professionals is truly making a difference. Because of your generosity, our interns are gaining invaluable work experience, skills, and mentorship. You're helping shape the future of Bioinformatics, & research; and also empowering talented individuals to reach their full potential. We appreciate you! #bioinformatics

Was an amazing time with Amonida Zadissa and Ruth Nanjala during the My Story in Bioinformatics Session. Super grateful to have hosted these amazing female bioinformaticians. And Thank you for everyone who was able to join in. it was truly inspiring. Watch out for the recorded session soon.

“My Story in Bioinformatics” Webinar Holds in few hours!! Becoming skillful in bioinformatics requires hard work but it can be easier by learning from the experience of others that are already in the field. Join us today by 10 am WAT at the 'My Story in Bioinformatic's” webinar as Amonida Zadissa and Ruth Nanjala, share their journey and experience in navigating through bioinformatics. This webinar isn't just an opportunity to learn; it's a chance to connect and engage with over 250 fellow like-minded people in Bioinformatics. Zoom Link to the Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gHhBgbSj Looking forward to seeing you there!

🔥 YES! TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🔥 Are you a bioinformatician or a bioinformatics enthusiast? 🚀 In less than 24 hours, join us for another exciting session of “My Story in Bioinformatic” This time, we are featuring two incredible bioinformaticians: Amonida Zadissa, the Associate Director of Informatics at the UK Dementia Research Institute, and Ruth Nanjala, the founder of “My Science Journey” Still wondering why you should attend this event? 🌟 Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll get: - Real stories of overcoming challenges and finding success in bioinformatics. - Insider tips on navigating the bioinformatics field. - A chance to connect with like-minded bioinformatics enthusiasts from all over the world. 🗓️ Date: 07 September 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM WAT This is a must-attend event if you are looking to get inspired and take your bioinformatics journey to the next level! 💪👩💻 👉 Don't miss out—register NOW: https://lnkd.in/gHSG7-Wz 📣 BioinformHER – Empowering Future Bioinformaticians, One Story at a Time. 💡💻 #bioinformatics #STEM #WomenInScience #Webinar #BioinformHER #ScienceCommunication #womeninstem #Informatics #computationalbiology #CareerInScience #Empowerment

🔥 YES! TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🔥 Are you a bioinformatician or a bioinformatics enthusiast? 🚀 In less than 24 hours, join us for another exciting session of “My Story in Bioinformatic” This time, we are featuring two incredible bioinformaticians: Amonida Zadissa, the Associate Director of Informatics at the UK Dementia Research Institute, and Ruth Nanjala, the founder of “My Science Journey” Still wondering why you should attend this event? 🌟 Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll get: - Real stories of overcoming challenges and finding success in bioinformatics. - Insider tips on navigating the bioinformatics field. - A chance to connect with like-minded bioinformatics enthusiasts from all over the world. 🗓️ Date: 07 September 2024 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM WAT This is a must-attend event if you are looking to get inspired and take your bioinformatics journey to the next level! 💪👩💻 👉 Don't miss out—register NOW: https://lnkd.in/gHSG7-Wz 📣 BioinformHER – Empowering Future Bioinformaticians, One Story at a Time. 💡💻 #bioinformatics #STEM #WomenInScience #Webinar #BioinformHER #ScienceCommunication #womeninstem #Informatics #computationalbiology #CareerInScience #Empowerment

Let's start the countdown!⌛⌛⌛ In just three days, we will be hosting another edition of our exclusive My Story in Bioinformatics series, featuring two phenomenal women who are making waves in the field: Amonida Zadissa, Associate Director of Informatics at the United Kingdom Dementia Research Institute and Ruth Nanjala, the founder of My Science Journey They will be sharing their personal journeys, professional experiences, and invaluable insights into the world of bioinformatics, highlighting how they are making a lasting impact in the field. Whether you are just starting out, an experienced professional, or simply a bioinformatics enthusiast, this is a session you will not want to miss! Webinar Details: 🗓️ _Date:_ 07 September 2024 🕙 _Time:_ 10:00 AM West Africa Time 🔗 _Register here:_ https://lnkd.in/gHSG7-Wz 📢 Do not forget to share this with your network! Lets shape the future of bioinformatics together! #Bioinformatics #STEM #WomenInScience #Webinar #BioinformHER #ScienceCommunication #DiversityInSTEM #Informatics #DataScience #CareerInScience #Empowerment

It's a great pleasure to see so many aspiring and underrepresented females complete our module 1 mini project this past week. We are also very much excited to have sponsored 40 out of them for an intensive 8 weeks internship with HackBio . These ones will are on the premium internship plan and will recieve perks such as: - Weekly Mentorship Call - Graded Team Tasks Weekly - 1-on-1 troubleshooting meetings - Unlimited Access to Bioinformatics Servers - Unlimited Access to Final Project Phase. - Support for first draft manuscript e.t.c We are excited to see their growth over the next 8 weeks. Join us as we continue to empower and provide opportunities for females and underrepresented groups in bioinformatics. Our next event is our webinar with Amonida Zadissa and Ruth Nanjala coming up this Saturday. Register here to reserve a spot before it is too late : https://lnkd.in/gdKsviFy -------- Special credits to Odunola Adebiyi, Annabel Sharon Anyang, Samuel Ajulo, DVM, Oluseyi Taiwo Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa) and HackBio for their belief and support.