Sabina Mammadova
More women and girls in Azerbaijan are getting involved in science
“Thanks to the Women in STEM mentoring program, my activities in the STEM field and the number of people I interact with in this field have increased. The support of my mentors played a significant role in increasing my self-confidence,” says mentee Sabina Mammadova, a graduate of biology. She adds that she considers her participation in this project as one of the most important steps for her career.
Sabina, (left in the photo) who joined the mentoring program in 2021, was awarded the title of Microsoft Innovative Education (MIT) Expert (2021-2022), chosen as a Global Schools Advocate for UNESCO’s Global Schools
Program, representing Azerbaijan among 330 representatives from more than 75 countries; was selected as Global Youth Ambassador by Theirworld organization and is active in the EU4Youth Alumni Network. Currently, she works as a Science teacher, a supporting teacher in the “STEM center”, and a laboratory assistant in the Science department at the European Azerbaijan School.
Sabina’s advice to other young women: “Be determined to keep learning and growing in STEM! Communicate with professionals in this business and learn from them. This will help you reach your goals faster!”