From Lab to Leadership: Egyptian Female Scientists on Empowering Work Environments in STEM

Egyptian female scientists talk about their rise to leadership positions in various areas of the STEM field. They discuss the many challenges faced by Egyptian women in universities and research. From self-confidence to raising a family and maintaining unbridled aspirations, these scientists share their journeys, discuss the challenges they face, and give advice to aspiring young female scientists to feel empowered and nurture their potential, regardless of the social and structural obstacles Egyptian women face in the STEM field.
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Maha Nasr is an AGYA Alumni. She is a pharmaceuticals and Industrial pharmacy professor at Ain Shams University, and executive director of the international cooperation office at the faculty of pharmacy.

Aml Amin is a professor of nanotechnology at the National Research Center,
And is the founder and co-founder of Women in Science Without Borders, Global Young Academy, and Egyptian Young Academy.

Rania Swief is a professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Electrical Power, and Machines Department at Ain Shams University and the IEEE SAC Chair.

Aida El Sabban is a professor of electronic engineering. She is the first woman to be chair of an electronics factory in the Arab Organization for Industrialization, and the first Minister advisor for electronic Industries and energy for the minister of state for military production. She is a visiting doctor at the British University in Egypt and has many head positions as a committee member or board member in several entities.

Dina Shohieb is an Architect. She is the founder and program director of the Architecture and Urban Design program at Nile University, and the founder of an undergraduate program of Architecture and Urban Planning at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Nile University.