An award-winning Nigerian Professor, Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, has emerged as the first black woman in the world to earn a doctorate (PhD) in Cybernetics, which is the scientific study of control and communication in animals and machines, concerned with understanding complex systems like learning, cognition, adaptation, emergence, communication, and efficiency.
Rose-Margaret is a pioneering educator, administrator, and engineer who leads the way in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) challenges in Africa. She is incredibly passionate about paving the way for African youth, particularly girls. She earned her degree from the University of Reading in the UK and is an Engineering professor at Ohlone College in Fremont, California, where she served for six years.
Hailing from Nigeria, where gender biases discourage women in STEM, she pursued her passion for engineering and technology, earning degrees in Telecommunications, Mobile and Satellite Communications, and Cybernetics.
In a recent interview, she spoke about her challenges in achieving this milestone: “Every challenge became fuel for my determination. I realised that my success would not only open doors for myself but also serve as an example for other women and girls who might otherwise doubt their capabilities.”
Her hard work and determination created a path for herself and future generations of women in STEM. She is a woman worthy of emulation.
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