Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World

@OwsdSecretariat

OWSD is the Organization for #WomenInScience for the #DevelopingWorld, a programme unit of @UNESCO https://t.co/ZwAvh7MZOd

Trieste, Friuli-Venezia Giulia Katılım Ekim 2016

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·22 May

Today is UN #BiodiversityDay - the perfect day to view our short film about ichthyologist Erica Helena Tovela, who is leading an effort to catalog Mozambique's fish species using morphological data and molecular barcoding: youtube.com/watch?v=Q6SHHj…

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·8 May

Lucy Mwaura, Vice-Secretary of the OWSD Kenya National Chapter, shares her story with @R4LPartnership, from her original interest in science thanks to Sunday newspaper column, to her current project developing a gamified application to manage electronic waste.

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Only 28% of the STEM workforce & 22% of AI professionals are women. In LMICs, systemic barriers deepen the gap. Read how Lucy Mwaura, an AI researcher from Kenya, is breaking barriers & mentoring the next generation. ➡️research4life.org/blog/my-journe…

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Bright Malenga 🇲🇼@BrightMalenga1·3 Mar

Dr. Halima Twabi, an Associate Professor of Biostatistics at UNIMA, is among the 5 winners of the 2025 OWSD–Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World. She won in the Inclusive Health category . She's the only African recipient this year.

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·14 Nis

Our 2024 Early Career fellows' orientation workshop is a wrap! 15 fellows from 13 countries plus 3 alumnae joined us in Trieste for a week of learning, brainstorming, networking and most importantly, meeting one another - returning inspired to start their research projects.

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Thiyanga Talagala@thiyangt·18 Mar

I am thrilled to be the Global Winner – Judges' Choice! A heartfelt thank you to @OwsdSecretariat for this incredible recognition

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We are so happy to announce the winners of our STBI competition! These 4 women rose to the top with 3-minute talks on the intersection of data science & art, the hidden dangers of radon and air pollution, & empowering tech students through mentorship. Congrats to all the winners!

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·18 Mar

Our 2025 OWSD-@ElsFoundation award winner Halima S. Twabi is featured by @Times360Malawi! She received the award for her work addressing health disparities in vulnerable populations through advanced statistical methodologies and data-driven approaches: facebook.com/share/p/16HHVA…

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·17 Mar

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·12 Mar

Meet the judges for our Short Talks, Big Impacts global finale this Friday! OWSD's Vice President for Africa will join OWSD's partners from @TWASnews, @IAPartnership & @ictpnews to select the winner of the competition along w/ a voting audience. Register @ bit.ly/STBIFinale

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·11 Mar

We are excited to introduce the 11 finalists who will take part in the global finale of our Short Talks, Big Impact competition! These women have all placed at the top of their regional competitions and are ready to impress in just 3 minutes this Friday: bit.ly/STBIFinale

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·10 Mar

Here are the 5 finalists from the Asia and Arab region session of our Short Talks, Big Impacts competition who will move on to the grand finale this Friday! 1) Zahra Beyzaei, 2) Anuradha Peramunugamage & Richa Naveed Ahamed, 3) Thiyanga Shamini Talagala & Tahsina Farah Sanam

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·5 Mar

Don't miss the 3rd & final of our regional Short Talks, Big Impact competitions this Friday, March 7, where women scientists from Asia and the Arab region will present their research in just 3 minutes! To participate in the voting audience, register at bit.ly/STBIAsAr

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·5 Mar

Meet the winners of our Short Talks, Big Impact competition for the LAC region! Elvira Victoria Casasola (Guatemala), Antonella Rivera (Honduras), and Arisbeth Guadalupe Almeida Juárez (Mexico) will proceed to the grand finale on 14 March. Register now @ bit.ly/STBIFinale

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·3 Mar

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 OWSD-@ElsFoundation Award for early career women scientists, in the field of #inclusivehealth! These 5 brilliant researchers are working to ensure that even those in underresourced communities are able to live healthy lives.

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·26 Şub

This Friday, Feb 28 is the second of our regional Short Talks, Big Impact competitions, this time featuring women scientists from Latin America & the Caribbean presenting their research in just 3 minutes! To participate in the voting audience, register at bit.ly/STBILAC

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·24 Şub

Congratulations to the top 3 winners of our Short Talks, Big Impact Africa regional competition! Chao Mbogho (@chao_mbogho), Irene Opoku-Ntim, and Aminatou Kone (@minekonekeita) will go on to compete in the global finale on March 14. To register, see: bit.ly/shorttalksbigi…

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·21 Şub

OWSD members from Africa will take the stage this afternoon to showcase their research in our 'Short Talks, Big Impact' competition - register now if you haven't already! bit.ly/STBIAfrica

Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat

Join us Friday for the first of our regional competitions for women scientists to present their research. Scientists from Africa will take the stage to try to wow you in just 3 minutes. Audience members can vote on the winning presentations. Register @ bit.ly/STBIAfrica

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·19 Şub

Our National Chapter in Nigeria working hard to encourage the next generation of #womeninscience!

Dr. Chioma Ogochukwu Anorue (PhD)@chioma_anorue

In celebration of International Day for women and girls in science, OWSD AEFUNAI gave prizes to the best female students in five faculties namely Biological sciences, physical sciences, Agricultural sciences, Basic medical sciences and Engineering. @OwsdSecretariat #WIM

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Delfina Hlashwayo, MSc, PhD@DHlashwayo·18 Şub

Happy to be able to present my work!

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Org. for Women in Science for the Developing World@OwsdSecretariat·13 Şub

Have you heard about our competition for women scientists to present their work in a dynamic, 3-minute format? Register now to view the competition and take part in voting to select the winners! owsd.net/news/news-even… #womeninscience

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@R4LPartnership @ElsFoundation @Times360Malawi @TWASnews @IAPartnership @chao_mbogho @minekonekeita @elonmusk