September News: She Speaks Science gets featured by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs in a story by our Founder and Executive Director Ghina M. Halabi: “I was the first to get a PhD in astrophysics from a Lebanese university. Today, I want to make sure that I’m not the last”

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We are delighted to be featured by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs as a Space for Women spotlight project.

Our Founder and Executive Director Dr Ghina M. Halabi, a UNOOSA STEM mentor helping aspiring females reach for the stars, says in this feature article

I was the first to get a PhD in astrophysics from a Lebanese university. Today, I want to make sure that I’m not the last.

To learn more about Ghina’s journey, how we challenge the narrative of who does STEM and spark young people’s enthusiasm for STEM with storytelling you can check out the full feature below.

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Jamy-Lee Bam, Data Scientist, Cape Town

I believed that I was the only one facing numerous challenges as I progressed in my career, but PENTA helped me realise that every successful woman has faced the same during their life, and these obstacles only help us grow."

Paarmita Pandey, Physics Masters student, India

PENTA will be an unforgettable journey for me. I’ve met so many wonderful and inspiring women who have taught me so much about both life and careers."

Nesibe Feyza Dogan, Highschool student, Netherlands

The magazine was an immediate hit after school: my daughter walked home with her nose in it. Took it away at bedtime and worked her way through all the puzzles!"

Una, writer and educator

The content is fantastic and the concept is something we really need in the current science climate to inspire girls and women and give them good role models. I hope it will continue to thrive and get more ambitious.

Radu Toma, Romania

I have two 6 year old nieces who love science, the environment, the stars so they read the stories before bed... they are absolutely delightful.. I love them

Financier and CEO, USA

Thank you for all the work you do, it's an empowering platform and it does make a difference

Yara, Lebanon

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September News: She Speaks Science gets featured by the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs in a story by our Founder and Executive Director Ghina M. Halabi: “I was the first to get a PhD in astrophysics from a Lebanese university. Today, I want to make sure that I’m not the last”

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