Impact Stories

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  Fellow(s): Tiisetso Lephoto

  Country: South Africa

  Region: SSA

  Cohort: 2016

  Project/Action: Fellow selected as an advisor for Minister of Science

  Policy Area(s): Economic Impact, Professional Growth

  2016 fellow Dr. Tiisetso Lephoto was recently appointed as a board member to
  the National Advisory Council on Innovation in South Africa. Board members
  are appointed by the Minister for Science and Technology and advise on issues
  in science, mathematics, technology and innovation to improve the lives of
  South Africans.
  Tiisetso was selected based on her work in science and technology, including
  science engagement, science communication, innovation and education. In
  addition to receiving multiple awards for her work in research and science
  engagement, Tiisetso is currently a post-doctoral research scientist at the
  University of Witwatersrand and the COO of GoMaths, a program that brings
  mathematics programming to school children.

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  Report Date: 10/29/2018

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  Fellow(s): Rana Nofal

  Country: Palestinian Territories

  Region: MENA

  Cohort: 2017

  Project/Action: Fellow selected as Women in Tech International Award finalist

  Policy Area(s): Professional Growth

  Rana Nofal, 2017 fellow of the Palestinian Territories, was recently named
  a finalist for the inaugural Women in Tech Awards. Currently head of the
  programming and data department at the Ministry of Health, Rana is being
  recognized for her work in health tech that is improving the delivery of
  care in her community. Her project, a platform that gives patients the
  ability to access all medical staff in her country and assists them with
  medical financial assistance, was selected as one of four health tech
  finalists.
  The mission of Women in Tech is to close the gender gap and help women
  embrace technology. Through education, support and advocacy, they
  hope to empower women and girls to excel in STEM careers. Award
  winners will be selected by an international jury of CEOs, founders and
  venture capitalists, and winners will be announced at the first official
  Women in Tech Awards in Lisbon, Portugal later this month.

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  Report Date: 10/29/2018