Hellen Namawejje
Uganda 2014
Hellen Namawejje developed an interest in mathematics in secondary school, eventually becoming the only girl in her second-year university mathematics class, since the other 17 dropped out after first year.
You can put mathematics to use in different areas of life, other than just working with symbols.
Field of Research
People tell me I am no longer a woman, but a man. Although I sometimes feel offended, I have seen women in my field go up the career ladder, so I continue to pursue my goal.

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