The 365 Days Of Astronomy, The Daily Podcast Of The International Year Of Astronomy 2009

Hosted by Mike Simmons. In this episode of #BigImpactAstronomy, Mike Simmons talks with Olayinka Fagbemiro about her inspiring work bringing STEM education to underserved communities in Nigeria. From IDP camps to classrooms, she’s empowering young minds—especially girls—to see a future in science.    (From the Karman Project) Olayinka Fagbemiro has dedicated over 17 years to advancing space science and technology as the Chief Scientific Officer at the Nigerian Space Agency. She currently leads the Space Education Outreach Unit and is a vital member of the Planning, Policy, and Research team.  Her leadership extends to her role as the Founder, CEO and National Coordinator, Astronomers Without Borders Nigeria, an NGO leveraging astronomy to foster STEM education and address educational inequalities across Nigeria. Olayinka is pursuing a PhD in Geoinformatics at the African University of Science and Technology, where her research focuses on the use of deep learning algorithms for urban development studies. Her