- A young African lady overcame memory loss and graduated as an aeronautical engineer from a UK university.
- She was one of only four students in her department to achieve a First-Class degree in the 2016/2017 academic session.
- Hauwa’s early fascination with aviation led her to dream of becoming a pilot, but her path eventually shifted towards aeronautical engineering.
A young African lady overcame memory loss and graduated as an aeronautical engineer from a UK university.
In a remarkable triumph over memory loss, Hauwa Umar Usman, a determined young African lady, proudly earned her Aeronautical Engineering degree with First-Class honors from the esteemed University of Brighton, located in the United Kingdom.
As one of the four exceptional students to achieve First-Class status in her department during the 2016/2017 academic session, Hauwa’s accomplishment stood out as a testament to her dedication and perseverance.
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African lady overcame memory loss and graduated as an aeronautical engineer
Her pursuit of Aeronautical Engineering was driven by a childhood passion for aviation, sparked by playing with airplane toys and kites, which originally fueled her dream of becoming a pilot.
However, as she matured, Hauwa’s focus shifted toward contributing to aviation safety in her country, especially in light of past plane crashes. Embracing aeronautical engineering, she embarked on a journey that was not without challenges.
Her success can be attributed to hard work, stepping out of her comfort zone, and adopting strategic approaches to manage her learning difficulties.
With a positive mindset and the unwavering support of her family during her most challenging times, Hauwa Umar Usman emerged victorious, paving the way for more female representation in the field of Aeronautical Engineering in Nigeria.
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Charlyne Smith becomes first black person to earn PhD in Nuclear Engineering
In other news, an American lady identified as Charlyne Smith emerged as the first black person to earn a PhD in Nuclear Engineering.
The 27 year old academic guru was originally from St. Catherine, Jamaica, North America until she moved to the United States in 2012 to pursue a career in science and technology.
She studied at the Coppin State University in Baltimore where she graduated from the institution in 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Mathematics.
