UWinnipeg researchers Dr. Manisha Ajmani and her sister Nisha Ajmani are hosting a virtual Soapbox Science Winnipeg event on Saturday, November 7. The sisters are passionate advocates for women’s education in the STEM field and strongly believe women can help shape the future of the world by making a difference in the field of science.
“Engaging female researchers in public outreach events can be very encouraging for many more young women to take up STEM areas of study,” said Manisha.
A dynamic roster of speakers will share insight into their work in science, technology, engineering, and medicine. “Engaging female researchers in public outreach events can be very encouraging for many more young women to take up STEM areas of study,” said Manisha.
Engaging female researchers in public outreach events can be very encouraging.
Manisha Ajmani
Jasmine Frost, PhD candidate, University of Manitoba, Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, “Mumps, the comeback kid!”
Sakshi Kakkar, PhD Researcher (Particle Physics), University Of Manitoba, “Welcome to the world of Particles!!”
Silvia Leon-Mantilla, MD, MSc., Chronic Disease Innovation Centre, “From Immigration to a career in Kidney research”
Vivianne Cruz de Jesus, BDS (Bachelor of Dental Science), PhD student, University of Manitoba, “What kind of bacteria and fungi live in our mouth? And why does it matter?”
Melanie Martin, Professor of Physics, University of Winnipeg, Director, Magnetic Resonance Microscopy Centre, “Do you like…Beyond the Human Eye?
Sara Victoria Good, Department of Biology, University of Winnipeg, University of Manitoba (adjunct), “Fish and Chips: Using data from our underwater ancestors to understand susceptibility to diseases like Type 1 diabetes”
Kaye Amira Quizon, Master’s Student, University of Manitoba and National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease, “Toehold switch testing: a pandemic-geared point-of-care platform”
Visit Soapbox Science’s YouTube to watch some of Winnipeg’s leading scientists showcase their science to the general public.
