In marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr. Susan Kaaria, the Director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), spoke to University World News about AWARD’s work and shared her perspectives on the role of African women in agricultural research and local food systems. Dr. Kaaria also addresses the gaps in women’s leadership in science and what AWARD is doing to address the underrepresentation of women in STEM careers and university programmes.

Read the full interview here: Talent pool of African women agricultural researchers is growing (universityworldnews.com)