UNMUTE: Empowering women scientists' voices

In this episode Ruth Mwangi is interviewed by the editor Aline Afanoukoé. Ruth Mwangi is a doctoral student in Agricultural Sciences, specializing in agricultural and food bio­technology. She is studying the potential of endophytic (a class of endosymbiotic microbes with many practical applications) and botanical extracts in the management of post-harvest losses in tomatoes. She dreams of producing building panels using mushrooms as polystyrene foam. This simple technol­ogy would allow us to make affordable, sustainable, environmentally friendly and recyclable building materials from agricultural waste. Ruth believes that educating women in science will promote the continent’s economic development and eradicate poverty. She is one of the 20 African women researchers rewarded for the excellence of their scientific work through the For Women in Science Young Talents Program for Sub-Saharan Africa, led by The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCODesign - Production - Distribution: Angiocom 

In this episode Winifred Ayinpogbilla Atiah is interviewed by the editor Aline Afanoukoé. Winifred Ayinpogbilla Atiah, originally from Ghana, is a postdoctoral fellow in earth and environmental sciences, specializing in meteorology and atmospheric sciences. Her study focuses on ‘seasonal flood forecasting in Ghana using a new climate indicator approach’. Flooding has a negative impact on rain-fed agriculture in Ghana. Floods drown crops, which eventually die, resulting in significant crop losses. To address this, Winifred Ayinpogbilla Atiah is developing a model that will allow an early forecasting of natural disasters such as floods. She is one of the 20 African women researchers rewarded for the excellence of their scientific work through the For Women in Science Young Talents Program for Sub-Saharan Africa, led by The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO.Design - Production - Distribution: Angiocom 

Dans cet épisode Olyvia Gwladys Fadeyi, est au micro de la chroniqueuse Aline Afanoukoé.Originaire du Bénin, Olyvia Gwladys Fadeyi est doctorante en monitoring et conservation de la biodiversité, spécialisée en mycologie tropicale. Ses recherches portent sur la promotion de l’autonomisation des femmes en milieu rural à travers la valorisation de champignons comestibles. Souvent découragée par le peu de soutien financier et l’insuffisant soutien mutuel entre la gente féminine et masculine en science, elle est convaincue qu’un meilleur équilibre entre les sexes permettrait de tirer le meilleur de chaque talent. «Les deux sexes ont leurs propres dons extraordinaires, uniques et spécifiques, ils devraient être valorisés de manière égale».Elle est l’une des 20 chercheuses africaines récompensées pour l’excellence de leurs travaux scientifiques dans le cadre du Programme Jeunes Talents Afrique subsaharienne L’Oréal-UNESCO Pour les Femmes et la Science.Conception - Production - Diffusion : Angiocom 

In this episode Iveren Abiem is interviewed by the editor Aline Afanoukoé. Originally from Nigeria, Iveren Abiem is a post-doctoral fellow in biological sciences, specializing in forest ecology and biodiversity conservation. Her research focuses on the effect of demographic processes, plant functional traits and abiotic factors on the biomass carbon pool of a montane forest ecosystem. More than ever, she wants to help address the climate crisis. Beyond her field of expertise, Iveren Abiem would like to contribute to curing cancer and other diseases through science. She is one of the 20 African women researchers rewarded for the excellence of their scientific work through the For Women in Science Young Talents Program for Sub-Saharan Africa, led by The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO.Design - Production - Distribution: Angiocom 

In this episode Julliet Kirui is interviewed by the editor Aline Afanoukoé. Julliet Kirui, from Kenya, is a doctoral student at Strathmore University where she studies computer and information science. She is currently working on a deep learning model for water quality management. With a strong understanding of the many challenges affecting Africa, such as food insecurity, climate change, and water issues, she believes that involving women in research will increase the number of innovative solutions to Africa’s problems. She is one of the 20 African women researchers rewarded for the excellence of their scientific work through the For Women in Science Young Talents Program for Sub-Saharan Africa, led by The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO.Design - Production - Distribution: Angiocom 

In this episode Oluwatosin Ogundolie is interviewed by the editor Aline Afanoukoé. Oluwatosin Ogundolie (born Akinwale) is a doctoral student in computer science from Nigeria. Her research focuses on the development of an optimized model based on the CatBoost Firefly algorithm for flood forecasting. She believes that Africa is in urgent need of innovation, sustainable entrepreneurs and equipment adapted to the continent’s climatic and economic conditions. Equal access to science for women and girls would enable a more effective response to Africa’s biggest challenges. She is one of the 20 African women researchers rewarded for the excellence of their scientific work through the For Women in Science Young Talents Program for Sub-Saharan Africa, led by The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCODesign - Production - Distribution: Angiocom 

Dans cet épisode Lovasoa Rina Raharinaivo, est au micro de la chroniqueuse Aline AfanoukoéOriginaire de Madagascar, Lovasoa Rina Raharinaivo est une doctorante en sciences, spécialisée dans la science marine. Ses recherches sont consacrées à l’étude de la pollution marine et de la qualité des films plastiques sourcés à partir d’algues marines. Face aux nombreux défis rencontrés comme les intimidations, la pression sociale ou encore les défis liés à la maternité, Lovasoa Rina est fière d’être aujourd’hui reconnue comme une femme de science.Elle est l’une des 20 chercheuses africaines récompensées pour l’excellence de leurs travaux scientifiques dans le cadre du Programme Jeunes Talents Afrique subsaharienne L’Oréal-UNESCO Pour les Femmes et la Science.Conception - Production - Diffusion : Angiocom 

In this episode Mawulolo Yomo is interviewed by the editor Aline Afanoukoé. Mawulolo Yomo is a Togolese Ph.D. student in earth and related environmental sciences. She studies the dynamics of seawater intrusion in the coastal sedimentary basin of Togo in the context of climate change, land use and land cover, with reference to the multilayer aquifer of the Agoènyivé plateau. To spark an interest in science among young girls, she believes that it is important to promote the achievements of senior researchers, and provide opportunities for science competitions, scholarships mentorship. She is one of the 20 African women researchers rewarded for the excellence of their scientific work through the For Women in Science Young Talents Program for Sub-Saharan Africa, led by The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO.Design - Production - Distribution: Angiocom