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born 1956 Ethiopia
Segenet Kelemu is an Ethiopian scientist, noted for her research as a molecular plant pathologist, and outstanding scientific leadership. For close to three decades, Segenet and her team's research has contributed to addressing agricultural constraints in Africa, Asia, Latin America and North America.
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Life is always a lesson Every day, I learn from everybody.
People can positively respond to skills, experience and knowledge, and anything else can be made irrelevant.
I feel extremely fortunate to be recognised by many organisations from different parts of the world.
While icipe generates high quality, world class knowledge, the Centre’s most authentic strength is the success in transforming livelihoods of numerous endusers including farmers.
It is a great privilege to receive an award that combines two of my passions: science and agriculture.
I witnessed the daily struggle of communities trying to eke a living from their land while fighting a losing battle with pests and other factors.
I consider myself very blessed and fortunate.
They are there everywhere, small and big.
Without enough food everything else slides down the priority list. That is why I chose to study agricultural sciences.
Much of my scientific career has focussed on using molecular tools to address agricultural constraints.
It is a great honour for me to return to K-State, an institution where I benefited from, and learnt the value of partnerships in science.
The value of investment in science and the appreciation of scientists cannot be overemphasized for our well-being and that of our planet.
I'm hyper, It's difficult for me to sit and relax.
Being back in my continent and working to solve production, environmental and health constraints facing my fellow Africans is very rewarding and fulfilling.
I have been continually inspired by the possibility of changing the lives of farmers, moving from a vicious cycle of struggle to a virtuous one of prosperity.
We need to boost women's participation in graduate programs at MSc and PhD levels and provide support and well-planned strategies for a career path and growth.
Ask Africa—Can Agribiotech Make the Difference.
I am always aware that my personal efforts have been backed by immense support by researchers, graduate students, other staff, partners, my family, and global partners.
It takes a village to raise a child, as our African sayings go... and it takes a global village to generate a successful scientist.
I realized when I was in my first year of university that lifting people out of poverty first and foremost begins with modernizing agriculture and providing access to nutritious and adequate food to all. That is the basis and building block for any development and progress.
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