"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."
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Women born in the 1950sWomen academics from NigeriaWomen scientists from NigeriaPhysicists from Nigeria
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"Africa's Female STEM Changemakers", The CEO Magazine
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