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The 16-year-old aspiring scientist from the Philippines was selected as a finalist in this year’s “Champions of Science®—Superheroes of STEM” essay writing contest. In her piece, Jaslyn Wee details the nearly eight-decade career of Dr. Fe del Mundo, whom she aptly describes as a “woman of many firsts.”

The 20-year-old Californian was selected as a finalist in this year’s “Champions of Science^®—Superheroes of STEM” essay writing contest. In Sriya Lingampalli’s moving piece, she details the obstacles Dr. Lynn Conway courageously overcame in both her scientific pursuits and in her personal journey undergoing gender transition.

The 16-year-old STEM enthusiast from Saudi Arabia was selected as the winner of this year’s “Champions of Science®—Superheroes of STEM” essay writing contest. Already somewhat familiar with the inspiring work of Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini, Salma Alrowaie explains that her recent research on the Italian Nobel laureate left her “speechless.” In addition to her groundbreaking advancements in neurobiology, Levi-Montalcini’s perseverance in the face of religious persecution and gender discrimination is nothing short of remarkable.

The 18-year-old student from Romania was selected as a finalist in this year’s “Champions of Science^®—Superheroes of STEM” essay writing contest. A feminist nearly as much as she is a STEM enthusiast, Iarina Vancea profiled Dr. Ana Aslan, a scientist known for breaking gender barriers in her own home country. Described as a true leader and a “people’s person,” Aslan continues to inspire girls and women—especially Vancea—to defy stereotypes and become STEM superwomen.

The 17-year-old student who calls both Germany and the Philippines home was selected as a finalist in this year’s “Champions of Science^®—Superheroes of STEM” essay writing contest. In her profile of Dr. Hope Jahren, Alexa Loste explores not only the advancements the American scientist has made in geochemistry and geobiology, but also the strides she’s made in stripping away unjust stereotypes surrounding women and girls in science.