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Monday, December 14, 2015

NIGERIAN FEMALE SCIENTISTS WIN L'OREAL, UNESCO AWARDS

L’Oréal and The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the recipients of the 2015 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Fellowships. Among the 12 outstanding female scientists are four Nigerians. They were honoured for their work and impact in the scientific field.

The recipients of the Post-Doctoral Fellowships of 10 000 Euros each are:

-Rasheedat Mahamood (Nigeria) – University of Johannesburg.
-Zebib Yunus- iThemba LABS, National Research Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa.
-Jandeli Niemand- University of Pretoria, South Africa

The recipients of the Doctoral Fellowships of 5 000 Euros each are:
-Olubokola Adenubi (Nigeria) – University of Pretoria, South Africa.
-Olotu Ifeoluwa (Nigeria) – University of Johannesburg.
-Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh (Nigeria) – Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia and the University of Lagos.

-Nomvano Mketo – University of Johannesburg, South Africa
-Gaelle Kafira KO – Laboratory for Solar Energy and Energy Savings (LESEE), Burkina Faso
-Shobna Sawry (South Africa) 
 University of Witwatersrand, Institute of Reproductive Health and HIV.
-Jinal Bhiman (South Africa) – University of Witwatersrand.
-Danielle Twilley (South Africa) – University of Pretoria.
-Edith Chepkorir (Kenya) – International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE).

The scientific research areas covered by this year’s fellows are varied and include studies in the fields of life and engineering sciences, food and water security as well as health. New and emerging areas include laser science, nanotechnology, renewable energy and climate change science. These research studies are aimed at addressing the new sustainable development goals and building a sustainable future and planet.

The L'Oréal Corporate Foundation created the For Women in Science programme in partnership with UNESCO in 1998 with the aim of increasing the representation of women in global scientific circles. Since then, more than 2 000 women scientists from across the globe have been distinguished by the L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards or supported in pursuing their careers through the various fellowship programmes. In 2009, two previous FWIS laureates were awarded Nobel Prizes in chemistry and medicine, bearing testimony to the impact of the Foundation's influence on scientific research.

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