Dr. Rusila Savou-Wara an Environmental Engineer found her love for science at a very young age. “Growing up I had always wanted to be a doctor thus I decided to take pure science subjects in high school.” - Dr. Rusila Savou-Wara.

It is exciting to meet an Indigenous Fijian that possesses the academic background and career that Dr. Savou-Wara has. Her willingness to be interviewed for International Women’s Day, demonstrates her determination to be a role model for young Indigenous women across the South Pacific region. Hopefully, her participation in this interview will highlight the need for women of color, from across the world, to enter STEM.

Can women be computer programmers, scientists, inventors, and doctors? Yes! And that’s why every March we celebrate Women’s History Month. It’s an important time to learn about influential female innovators who came before us and paved the way for our dreams to come true!

Shalini Guleria has been a passionate scientist for quite some time. Here’s how she directs her love for science towards girls and women.

Rosi Waqanisau is an environmental scientist from Fiji. She received her Bachelor of Environmental Science degree from the University of The South Pacific.

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Minal, now a successful Marine Biologist specializing in climate change, didn’t have the easiest time at college..