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A researcher’s life – Cengiz shares her story

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Summary

Sevim Cengiz, a Ph.D. candidate at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul and a research assistant at MBZUAI, shares her experiences as a woman in STEM. She emphasizes the importance of diverse role models and the rewarding nature of academic research. Cengiz credits her Ph.D. supervisor and MBZUAI's Dr. Mohammad Yaqub, along with family support, for enabling her to pursue her career. Why it matters: The story highlights the challenges and opportunities for women in AI in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and support systems to increase female representation in STEM fields.

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MBZUAI · women in STEM · AI · research · gender gap

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