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Meet inspiring STEMinists

Despite barriers and stereotypes, women and girls are making a difference every day as scientists, mathematicians, programmers, innovators and engineers. Meet inspiring women and girls making progress in cutting-edge STEM projects. They're leading the way for other women and girls like you.

Suryastri Boni: A female champion leading digital transformation in Indonesia's healthcare sector

With a passion for IT and expertise in end-to-end supply chain management, Suryastri Boni has risen to the position of Head of the Pharmaceutical Resilience and Medical Devices Tribe at the Digital Transformation Office (DTO) of the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Indonesia.

Prima Yosephine: Digital Technologies to Boost Immunization Coverage in Indonesia

In 2017, Prima Yosephine was part of a UNDP supported program to develop an innovative technological solution that aimed to strengthen the immunization supply chain system in Indonesia - and she hasn't stopped innovating since.

Engineering and the Environment: A harmonious partnership

Salamat Kanybekova of Kyrgyzstan is a young woman at the forefront of engineering projects designed not just to innovate, but to protect. She believes in a world where respect for nature and the planet's resources is of utmost importance.

From Stones to Space: A Journey in Earth Observation

Maral Bayaraa is a senior specialist in Earth Observation at the Satellite Applications Catapult, where she examines Earth at the macro-level to help improve our understanding of the world around us.

AI Modeling on the Brain: Designing Gender Equal Large Language Models

Wang Bolun and Zhou Peng are the dynamic co-founders of LuxiTech, a leading AI large language model firm in China. They are working to integrate gender equality into the AI industry revolution.

Sri Wulan, Indonesia

Sri "Wulan" Wulandari is bringing solar power to her village in Indonesia as a Local Operator for a Solar Power Plant. Read about how she found her way into STEM by participating in the UNDP ACCESS Program.

Aishath Adnan, Maldives

Aishath Adnan is the founder of Women in Tech Maldives, an organization dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and celebrating women in science and technology. She shares her story of entering the world of STEM, and creating a network and support system to help uplift more women like her.

Dr. Neha Pathak, Oncologist, India

Dr. Neha Pathak is an oncologist who sees her career as a blend of beautiful elements. She shares her journey into medicine and her views on the support needed to empower young women and girls who aspire to follow STEM paths.

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