When did your love of STEM begin?

I was really good at mathematics and science, therefore my parents and my teachers encouraged me to continue my studies in STEM. At that time, it made sense for me because I loved STEM. However, I had no idea the kind of profession was in STEM or what it would mean to work in STEM as a woman. By nature, I am very curious, my mother told me that my favorite word from an early age was ‘’why?’’, and I think that science helped me to understand the world and to answer this question.

What did you love most about study in your field of STEM?

My role has an impact on the safety, performance and well-being of circus acrobats. There's no better feeling than when you see a show with the apparatus that you have designed. I love to see the potential of science in every day life, and even more so in a field where you wouldn’t expect its use, such as the circus arts. Science can help us understand the interaction between the circus equipment and the acrobat, and we use this knowledge to improve acrobats' quality of life, their acrobatic performance, and reduce their risk of injury. I strongly believe that science and technology can help humanity to take on the major challenges in today’s society.

What advice would you give to young women considering a career in STEM?

Go for it! There is only 20% of women in science and technology. However, studies have shown that diversity influences innovation and creativity. New ideas and perspectives stimulate innovation. We should absolutely promote what women provides in STEM.