Women in STEM:Challenges, Opportunities and the Role of Mentorship with Dr. Habiba Atta

In this Masterclass, Dr. Habiba Atta shared about her mentorship journey and how women in STEM can leverage mentors for greater impacts in their careers.
Dr. Habiba I. Atta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Her career as an academic span a period of eighteen years. She is currently holding a sabbatical appointment in Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria. She was a Fulbright Visiting Scholar in the year 2021, at Rutgers University, USA. She was a beneficiary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund postgraduate scholarship, for her PhD research. She has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to book publications, and is also an Associate Editor and Book reviewer for the Fulbright Chronicles.
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- Engage and shape young women with contents and resources that will educate, enlighten and empower them in STEM.
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[@YunusaAWada]

Your statement, "I do not take any opportunity for granted," is truly commendable. I can attest to your dedication and commitment to seizing every opportunity with the utmost importance.

[@eneagbo9486]

I truly admire Dr Attah. She's one person who keeps encouraging me to move on and become the best. She's always glad to hear of her students achievements both home and abroad. She's truly someone we all need to lookup to. And I'm glad to know her in this lifetime.

[@bilkisutahirmukhtar1588]

A very insightful session with our very own Dr and role model. More grease to your elbow

[@habibaatta3973]

Thank you so much for this beautiful comment Anne 😊 I am proud of all you have achieved and I look forward to guiding you further in your professional career 🤗

[@habibaatta3973]

@@bilkisutahirmukhtar1588Thank you dear 🤗