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Francisca Nneka Okeke Quotes

born 1956 Nigeria

Francisca Nneka Okeke (born october 14th,1956) is a Nigerian physicist. She is a Professor of Physics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and first female head of a department in the University.She is known for her pioneering research and for being a trailblazer for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in Nigeria.

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It is important to acknowledge that science is the key to the growth and development of a nation.

My childhood curiosity is the key to my remarkable achievements and my passion for science.

Lead as a model, by example. Leading women scientists must develop a leadership style that will be highly prized.

My future dream and aspiration remain that the gender gap in STEM is abridged. Okeke speaking on her future aspirations for women in STEM

People confronted me with a series of questions. They would ask me:"Do you think you can make it on this seat". Okeke speaking on the challenges she faced as the first female dean.

Women should be encouraged to fully participate in the development of STEM, and take key positions in science matters in government as it will ensure the implementation of strategies for improving the participation of women in the development of science.

In the past, core sciences such as physics were regarded as male domains where women were expected to be seen but not heard. People used to think that when you get into these subjects, the characteristics that are most worthily accepted for women including passivity, emotionality, intuition and receptivity would no longer be possessed by that woman.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Francisca Nneka Okeke (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.