Deborah Joseph

Computational Biologist| Data Analyst

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

Happy International Day of the Girl Child 2025!
"THE GIRL I AM, THE CHANGE I LEAD: GIRLS ON THE FRONTLINE OF CRISES"
At the African Schools Outreach Programme (ASOP), we celebrate every girl daring to dream, lead, and make a difference through science, innovation, and education.

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

✨ Phase 7 begins! ✨
Today, we kicked off the IVVN–ASOP outreach at Apomode Moniya High & Secondary School, Ibadan.

From donning PPE & handling micropipettes👩‍🔬, to learning about vaccines & careers in science, students were not just attentive, they were excited and inspired!!💡

[Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi, Ph.D @olumuyiwaayo]

Scene: Two friends, Grace and Mary, sitting in a cafe.

Grace: (sighs) You know, if only you had studied harder back in university, maybe you would have a shot at those scholarships.

Mary: (smirks) Oh really? So because my CGPA is not a 4.5, my dreams are cancelled?

Grace: Well isn’t that how it works? The good scholarships are for the “first-class” people.

Mary: [laughs] That is what I used to think until I learned about people who got fully funded scholarships with a CGPA way lower than mine.

Grace: Wait, what? How?

Mary: See, it is not just about grades alone. It is about your story, your skills, your achievements, and how you package them. There are strategies.

Grace: Hmmm, so there is still hope for us?

Mary: More than hope! There is a whole webinar coming up that will show you exactly how to win scholarships even with a low CGPA.

Grace: Alright, send me the link. I am not letting my degree score define my future.

Mary: Here you go👉 https://t.co/HeUikjBgWY
✨ Webinar: How to Win Fully Funded Scholarships with a Low CGPA

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WAT
📍 Platform: Zoom

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

What are vaccines and why should young students care?
Our facilitator @Tosin_vsanmi broke this down beautifully. From explaining how vaccines work to showing how they prevent diseases like rabies. Students learned life-saving facts, while many were hearing for the first time.🌍

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

🎙️“Girls seeing women lead in science changes what they believe is possible.”
At ASOP Akure, we interviewed a rep from the Ministry of Education who shared powerful thoughts on STEM for girls. Full clip coming soon! 👩🏽‍🔬💡
#GirlsInSTEM #ASOPNigeria #AkureOutreach

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

Day 9 | Adegbola Memorial Grammar School, Akure
Today’s workshop brought science to life, literally!

From real lab tools to powerful questions, students dove into how vaccines protect lives and why science is key to public health in Africa🌍

It’s not just learning, it’s legacy!

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

Day 8 | United CAC High School, Akure
We took science from textbooks, into the real world of vaccines & public health.
Using rabies as our case study, students explored:
How vaccines work
Why prevention matters
Who fights infectious diseases
Curiosity sparked! Futures inspired!💉

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

🚀 Day 4 of @ASOPNIGERIA at Ijapo High School, Akure!
From hesitant eyes to raised hands, we're seeing girls imagine new futures in science.
Our message is clear: science belongs to you too.
To every girl we've met, go shape the future.🌍✨
#WomenInSTEM #FutureScientists #STEM

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

When girls see women leading science workshops with confidence, they don’t just watch, they imagine themselves there too. 🧪👩‍🔬
These women spark curiosity, tell stories of perseverance, and show what is possible.
Thank you to our facilitators, you're shaping futures. 🌱💡
#WCWS

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

🚀Day 3 of @ASOPNIGERIA at Alakunre Comprehensive High School, Akure!
Their questions? Sharp.
Their dreams? Valid.
Their futures? Bright. 💫
This is why we do what we do, bringing science to life and watching curiosity bloom in every classroom.
#STEMEducation #FutureScientists

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

Day 1 in Akure! Phase 4 of @IntVetVaccNet @ASOPNIGERIA kicked off at CAC Grammar School, Ondo State
We're bringing real science + real role models to classrooms, igniting STEM dreams, especially for girls.
This is more than outreach. It’s access, equity, & future reimagined

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

🔬 Science in Action!
The Nigeria Chapter Coordinator of @ASOPNIGERIA, @IntVetVaccNet. @AfolayanFunmila wowed students in Ondo State with fun experiments like the floating egg trick and a leak-proof ziplock bag 🥚💧
STEM made simple, exciting, and unforgettable! 🚀 #ASOP #STEM

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

🚀 Day 2 of @ASOPNIGERIA at Omoluorogbo High School, Akure!
We’re not just talking inclusion, we’re living it.
Through hands-on experiments, mentoring & storytelling, we’re showing girls that science belongs to them too. 💥
#GirlsInSTEM #STEMPower #ASOPNigeria #ScienceForAll

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

Happy International Women's Day! March 8th is a day to honor the achievements, resilience, and brilliance of women worldwide. International Women's Day reminds us of the progress made and the work still ahead in achieving gender equality, especially in STEM field👩‍🔬☪️.

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

The second phase started on the 3rd of March, 2025. This will be for four days. So, for day 1, we engaged the girls at Ajibode Grammar School, Ibadan. This was filled with hands-on science activities, and engaging discussions about the limitless opportunities for girls in STEM.

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

🔆 For day 2, which took place at Community grammar School, Ajibode, the two sessions we had was filled with inspiring conversations, hands-on science activities, and engaging discussions about the limitless opportunities for girls in STEM. 💥

[Deborah Joseph @Debb_jjoe]

@AskMichaelTaiwo University of Alabama
Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics scheme
$60
November 30th

[Deborah Joseph @Debb_jjoe]

@ASOPNIGERIA @AjayiPonmile @etuknma @OluwatoyinIfede @Eyitayo88952972 @olabisi_busola @AfolayanFunmila @Femifoja @Oluwasekemi_I @fagbenrosilas A Myth

[Deborah Joseph @Debb_jjoe]

@ASOPNIGERIA Scientist
Pipette
Tips
Science
Success
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Vaccine
Beaker
Rabies
Tube rack

[Rechabite Educational Development Initiative -REDI @ASOPNIGERIA]

Through hands-on experiments and mentorship, we aim to empower the next generation of female scientists. Let’s continue to break barriers and create opportunities for girls to thrive in STEM! 💪🏾 #dayofthegirl2024 #GirlsInSTEM #ASOP #EmpowerHer