By Siobhan Margolis | Communications and Fundraising Assistant
A huge congratulations to the cohort of Canon Collins female science scholars who completed their studies in 2015. These women, who have obtained masters and doctoral degrees in a range of science subjects, are now entering the southern African workforce as highly trained specialists who can make a real impact in their fields.
Taskeen obtained an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge on a Canon Collins scholarship in 2015. She is now involved with a tech start up, which has recieved funding from Google to provide free online computer science and programming courses in South Africa. Through this initiative, Taskeen hopes to be help democratize access to technology, and reduce educational inequality in the region.
Kgothatso recently completed her PhD in Geology from University of the Witwatersrand. She is interested in small-scale mining, environmental protection and social development and, now that she has graduated, Kgothatso hopes to work with the African Union, promoting economic emancipation through sustainable mineral resouce development.
Another recent Canon Collins graduate, Kgadi, has completed a PhD in Science Education and is now training pre- and in-service science teachers at the University of Pretoria. Kgadi hopes to make a contribution towards the improvement of the national science curriculum in South Africa.
These are just a few of the many exceptional women in science who were funded by the Canon Collins Trust in 2015. Through their academic and professional achievements, these women are breaking down barriers and defying prejudicial stereotypes. We will continue to support, and engage with these remarkable women through our alumni network in the years to come.
However, the work of the Trust is not complete. 2016 sees a new cohort of scholars, who are just as passionate about technology, development, innovation, and succeeding in the world of science. To learn more about the invaluable work of the Canon Collins Trust and to view the profiles of the 2016 scholars, please visit our website.
Best wishes,
Siobhan
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