Francisca Nneka Okeke
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Biography
Francisca Nneka Okeke is a Nigerian physicist. She is a professor of physics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and first female head of a department in the university.
"Lead as a model, by example. Leading women scientists must develop a leadership style that will be highly prized."
"It is important to acknowledge that science is the key to the growth and development of a nation."
"Women should be encouraged to fully participate in the development of STEM, and take key positions in science matters in government as it will ensure the implementation of strategies for improving the participation of women in the development of science."
"My childhood curiosity is the key to my remarkable achievements and my passion for science."
"“I have so many postgraduate female students and many of them have gotten PhDs through my guidance, counselling and encouragement. But if I don’t let them come near me, they will be scared… If it’s possible, get women to teach women. ‘Seeing is believing’. They will eventually see that it is practical and that this is a subject that can be dabbled into and not fearing it because ‘people say…’”"
"In the past, core sciences such as physics were regarded as male domains where women were expected to be seen but not heard. People used to think that when you get into these subjects, the characteristics that are most worthily accepted for women including passivity, emotionality, intuition and receptivity would no longer be possessed by that woman."