For #FlashbackFriday , ahead of #InternationalWomensDay on Sunday 8th March, I must share this inspiring message from one of my newest #ScienceSHEroes , one of the first black South African women to earn a PhD in #ComputerScience . I learn so much from women like Prof. Mmaki Jantjies (PhD) of the University of the Western Cape . I learn that as women our struggles and victories are universal. I was born during America's official apartheid era; Mmaki was born in the country that coined the term. I learn so much about grace and poise and focus when I watch accomplished young women like her achieve their professional goals. And I feel genuine hope for the future thanks to the contributions of leaders like Mmaki. The way she fights for access to technology for all children in #SouthAfrica makes me believe that for decades to come, Mmaki will be inspiring thousands of brilliant young minds. That's why this #AspenNewVoicesFellow is a #ScienceSHEroe . Do you know any others? Write a post about them for Women's Day! The Aspen Institute #globaldevelopment #STEM #Africa #WomenInSTEM #science #technology #engineering #mathematics #digitaldivide #womensleadership #HerDecisionsWillSaveYou …see more