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When Dr. Shakardokht Jafari crossed the Iranian border as a six-year-old refugee from Afghanistan, no one could have imagined the path ahead. From a child displaced by war to an award-winning medical physicist and cancer technology innovator, her story—now captured in the memoir Shakar: A Woman’s Journey from Afghanistan—is one of extraordinary resilience, visionary science, […]

Tema, Ghana – African Science Academy – 7th April 2025 At the African Science Academy (ASA) in Tema, Ghana, a single afternoon became a potential turning point in the journey of 50 brilliant young women. The occasion? A hands-on showcase of science, mathematics, and engineering brought to life by four remarkable Faculty for the Future […]

The Schlumberger Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2025-2026 Faculty for the Future grant awards. This year, 143 incredible women from developing and emerging economies have been awarded grants to pursue advanced studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at leading academic institutions across the globe. Among these, 56 are […]

On the 27th and 28th of March 2025, a dynamic collaboration unfolded in Paris as the Mawazo Institute joined forces with the Schlumberger Foundation for an inspiring “Brand Lab” workshop. The workshop, attended by Faculty For the Future Fellows based in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, aimed to tackle the underexplored subject of public visibility […]

Dr. Sadiyo Siad, the only Faculty for the Future Fellow based in Somalia, has dedicated her life to creating opportunities for her fellow Somalis through education and innovation. As the founder of Hano Academy, Hano Technical University, the Somali STEM Society, and Hano Connect, Dr. Siad’s transformative initiatives have redefined the landscape of STEM education, […]

Schlumberger Foundation is proud to congratulate the outstanding 23 Fellows who successfully graduated with their PhD in 2024. Achieving a doctorate represents a true milestone. For every single Fellow who made the list it is well-deserved recognition for years of research and study into their chosen field, and testament to their dedication in advancing STEM […]

The Schlumberger Foundation announces its Faculty for the Future fellowship award recipients for women from developing and emerging economies to pursue post-graduate studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at leading institutions around the world. For the academic year 2024–2025, fellowships have been awarded to 53 new recipients and renewed for an additional […]

Dr. Angela Tabiri, Fellow of the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future has been named the World’s Most Interesting Mathematician for 2024. This accolade, awarded by The Aperiodical through the Big Internet Math-Off competition, marks a significant milestone as Dr. Tabiri becomes the first African to receive this prestigious title. A Journey of Passion and […]

In April 2024, the vibrant city of Kampala, Uganda, came alive with the celebration of a significant milestone: the 20th anniversary of the Faculty for the Future program. This landmark event brought together past and present fellows from seven East African countries, distinguished guests, and leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to honor […]