Dr. Nida Rehmani is a Molecular Biologist by training, Mentor & Editor by experience. After graduating (2017), She became affiliated with the Global STEM Alliance, New York Academy of Sciences as a professional member and mentor. Since 2019, She have served as a program mentor for the Academy’s 1000girls1000futures and Junior Academy programs. She have also been serving as volunteer Academy Ambassador for NYAS (www.nyas.org) 2020-2021. She works as Scientific Editor for (bio-services.org) and Lead Researcher for a Canada based STEM organisation for South Asian women (www.lotusstemm.org). She was also selected for the MuslimYouthforPositiveImpact program as a mentor (mypi.org). She is engaged with the (500womenscientists.org) as a Co-ordinator for Denver Pod/chapter. 

Her zeal for higher education led her to pursue Ph.D. in Biochemistry (molecular biology) from India. As a recipient of the prestigious Obama Singh Knowledge Initiative dual- adegree STEM-ER fellowship, She expanded her research at the Department of Radiology, The Ohio State University, USA. Upon completion of the program, She earned a M.Ed., specialized in STEM education and research.

She is a science communication enthusiast and STEM education advocate striving to represent and empower minorities, especially women. Through her volunteer work, She aims to inspire the next generation to pursue STEM and set a precedent for women to contribute towards society. She is also a dedicated mother to an active toddler and an infant. 

In this Episode, We discuss her journey in Academics, Career Identity, Representation, Stereotypes, Challenges and more!

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