Anne-Marie Imafidon | |
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 Imafidon in 2018 | |
| Born | Anne-Marie Osawemwenze Ore-Ofe Imafidon 27 July 1990 |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford (MSc) |
| Known for | Stemettes |
| Awards | Suffrage Science award (2020)[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | |
| Institutions | Stemettes Hewlett-Packard Deutsche Bank |
| Website | www |
Anne-Marie Osawemwenze Ore-Ofe Imafidon (pronounced: /ɪmˈæfɪdən/, i-MA-fi-dən; born 27 July 1990)[3] is a British-Nigerian social entrepreneur and computer scientist. She founded and became CEO of Stemettes in 2013, a social enterprise promoting women in STEM careers. In June 2022, she was announced as the 2022–2023 President of the British Science Association. She has worked for companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Deutsche Bank. She has spoken at many international conferences such as the Web Summit, SXSW, and the Women of the World Festival. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Girl Guides and the Council of Digital Economy as well as the trustee of the Institute for the Future of Work.[4] As of February 2024[update], she is the Chancellor (titular head) of Glasgow Caledonian University.[5][6]
- ^ "Leading women in 'life sciences' and 'mathematics & computing' win Suffrage Science award". MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
- ^ Goss, Alexandra (16 June 2023). "A Life in the Day: Stem pioneer Anne‑Marie Imafidon". The Times.
- ^ Al-Khalili, Jim (13 June 2023). "Anne-Marie Imafidon on fighting for diversity and equality in science". The Life Scientific. 28:39 minutes in. BBC Sounds. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon". Black History Month. 14 February 2008. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Glasgow Caledonian appoints STEM trailblazer as new Chancellor". Glasgow Caledonian University. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Chancellor: Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE". Glasgow Caledonian University. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.