Nigerian trailblazer Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi shatters barriers as the first black woman to achieve a Ph.D. in Robotics at the University of Michigan. Her historic accomplishment highlights the importance of STEM education and inclusion, inspiring women worldwide
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, a Nigerian, has made history as the first black woman to earn a Ph.D. in U-M Robotics at the University of Michigan.
Her remarkable achievement was celebrated during the university's commencement ceremony, where she spoke on the roles of advocates and mentors in realizing her aspirations.
Dosunmu-Ogunbi emphasized the importance of inclusion, reflecting on her journey as one of many PhD students initially uncertain of their goals but eventually finding ample opportunities to utilize engineering expertise for societal betterment.
Similarly, Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua has broken barriers by becoming the world's first black woman to achieve a Ph.D. in Cybernetics.
Her research in the field, which explores information processing in both machines and biological systems, highlights her unwavering commitment to STEM education and excellence.
