February 11 is the Day of Women and Girls in Science. But for women in , every day is for science! News-O-Matic talked to two scientists. Let’s discover their stories!
Alina Shimizu-Jozi
Alina Shimizu-Jozi is a student researcher in Montreal, Canada. She studies computer science and
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“I'm working on a computer model to disease outbreaks,” Shimizu-Jozi said. The model shows a sickness spreading between pretend people. Scientists can look for actions that will stop the spread. This work can help when real diseases spread. “The tasks change week-to-week,” Shimizu-Jozi said. “I love that about the job!”
Shimizu-Jozi didn’t plan to be a scientist. She wanted to be a reporter. Then, she took a class on machine learning in high school. “We had women talk about their jobs,” Shimizu-Jozi said. “I realized there was so much more to the field.”
Now, Shimizu-Jozi’s science journey is on its way. “One thing I love about science is its ability to explain things,” she said. “I like to know how things work. Science can tell me the answer.”
Christine Eiseman
Christine Eiseman got into science in the 1960s. There were fewer female scientists then. Eiseman became a
. She worked in a lab and was a high school chemistry teacher. The expert from West Chester, Pennsylvania, was drawn to science by the hands-on learning.
Eiseman led lessons and lab experiments. One project had her class measure vitamin C in fruit juices. This squeezed excitement out of her students!
Eiseman fell in love with chemistry because “we use chemicals every day.” Chemicals are a major part of life. They are in our soaps and food. For Eiseman, chemistry isn't just a subject. It's a way to understand the world.
Updated February 7, 2024, 5:01 P.M. (ET)
By Madeleine Skinner
