Celebration of women in science includes PharmD student
Today, Feb. 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
This year, the Gazette is marking the day with an all-student celebration of Memorial University’s woman scientists.
There are women from Belize, Canada and India; from the faculties of Engineering and Applied Science, Medicine and Science and the School of Pharmacy; and from the bachelor to the doctoral level.
They are all inspiring. They are all thriving in STEM. They represent Memorial’s next generation of woman scientists.
one of the featured students is Radhika Verna, who hails from Stephenville. Here's what she said in an interview with the Gazette:
"Science is puzzle pieces waiting to be solved. If you, as a young woman, can even pick up one piece of the puzzle, you have made a difference to the science community. Whether you choose to create or support an already existing idea in science, I would 100 per cent put your hand forward in the pile. There are so many directions to go. All you have to do is follow your interest and stick to it even if it comes with challenges, as there are many others who would support you along the way."