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"I was enlightened on the complexity of the issues in the region, including how development aid compounds the existing problems caused by the political context and the physical environment."
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Catherine Nakalembe
Catherine Lilian Nakalembe is an Ugandan remote sensing scientist and an associate research professor at the University of Maryland (UMD) in the Department of Geographical Sciences and the NASA Harvest Africa program director. Her research includes drought, agriculture and food security.
"I was enlightened on the complexity of the issues in the region, including how development aid compounds the existing problems caused by the political context and the physical environment."
"I was introduced to the reality of drought and food insecurity."
"I have always had the same personal statement: to gain knowledge and apply it back home."
"There are many young scientists, young women, people of color or who grew up like me, who dont yet have a clear path. I hope to inspire them that theres room for them in science, that they can help people and be recognized for the work that they do."