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Francisca Oboh-Ikuenobe (born August 1962) is a geologist from Ubiaja in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State. She specialises in palynology and sedimentology, and is Professor of Geology in the Department of Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering, and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering and Computing, Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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Unconscious bias that women are less qualified than men to study or teach STEM disciplines still exists.
The women who persevere go on to achieve great successes in their STEM careers.
I am truly honored to have this exciting opportunity to serve the students, faculty, staff and alumni of our college.
I loved mathematics and science-related subjects.
Several people, including members of my family, tried to dissuade me from studying geology because women were not supposed to be out in the bush or field as a profession.
Collaborate. Go outside your comfort zone occasionally and choose your collaborators carefully. Your chances of obtaining competitive research grants are higher and your research and publication productivity will increase, too.
Ask for help when she needs to. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Instead, it is a chance to learn and advance. Also, she should be proud of every contribution she makes in life and should not allow others to define her success.
My advice is to stay true to her passion while being open-minded to a variety of opportunities. Paleontology has proven to be a key player in the puzzle we know today as planet Earth, especially as fossils were among the first clues used for plate tectonics.
Success will come easier and faster as a young scientist if you are confident about your abilities, are not afraid to step out of your comfort zone, seek out a mentor, and collaborate on projects. This will improve the likelihood of obtaining competitive funding, and increasing research and publication productivity.
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