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The University of Winnipeg

2024 International Day of Women and Girls in Science


Jessica de Kort – third year physics student
Jessica de Kort – third year physics student
Dr. Melanie Martin – Professor, Physics
Dr. Melanie Martin – Professor, Physics
Melissa Anderson – Biomedical Engineering PhD student
Melissa Anderson – Biomedical Engineering PhD student
Sheryl Herrera – Senior Research Associate, Brain Imaging and Metabolic Research Lab
Sheryl Herrera – Senior Research Associate, Brain Imaging and Metabolic Research Lab

February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To recognize this day, The University of Winnipeg is highlighting some of the accomplished women working in the sciences on campus, while also shedding light on the challenges women often face working in these spaces. Follow this link to learn about third year physics student Jessica de Kort; physics professor Dr. Melanie Martin; UWinnipeg Physics graduate and Biomedical Engineering PhD student Melissa Anderson; and Dr. Sheryl Herrera, Senior Research Associate, Brain Imaging and Metabolic Research Lab and UWinnipeg Physics graduate; and other amazing women making outstanding contributions to scientific research through their work and studies at UWinnipeg and in the community.

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