- What do you do at St Jude’s?
I teach physics and chemistry at St Jude’s Girls’ Secondary School and mentor 40 students in the Science and Innovation Club.
- Why did you pursue a career in science education?
I love sharing my passion for science and inspiring others to explore the wonders of the natural world. As a teacher, I get to see my students achieve their dreams just like I did and that brings me a lot of joy and fulfilment.
- What do you do as a club mentor?
I help students bring their creative ideas to life! We have a special focus on solution-based projects that use innovation to tackle challenges within the community. The students are very clever and mentoring them is truly an honour.
- What are some projects currently in development at the club?
We have a few interesting projects. One of the prototypes from the Innovation Club, an automatic stamping machine, won the overall second place at the recent Science Day at St Jude’s. Another one, a clothes-drying machine, won first place in the physics category.
- What do you hope for Tanzania’s science and tech future?
I hope to see more girls getting into STEM-related fields. Technology and innovation have the potential to revolutionise many industries in the future and it would be great to have more females leading that change.
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