Vietnamese scientist among finalists for ASEAN-US science prize for women (Photo:asean.usmission.gov) Jakarta (VNA) - The ASEAN Permanent Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation (COSTI) and the US Government, through theUS Agency for International Development (USAID) and the UL Research Instituteson July 10 announced the list of 12 finalists for the 2023 UnderwritersLaboratories-ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women.
The finalists in the mid-career scientist category areDr. Nguyen Thi Yen Lien of Vietnam, Dr. Juliana Haji Zaini of BruneiDarussalam, Dr. Noor Titan Putri of Indonesia, Dr. Nofri Yenita Dahlan ofMalaysia, Dr. Charlle L. Sy of the Philippines, and Dr. Lili Zhang ofSingapore.
The finalists in the senior scientist category includeDr. Nu Rhahida Arini of Indonesia, Dr. Norasikin Ahmad Ludin of Malaysia, Dr.Hla Nu Phyu of Myanmar, Dr. Maria Natalia R. Dimaano of the Philippines, Prof.Madhavi Srinivasan of Singapore, and Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul of Thailand.
This year’s theme, Electrification, recognisesthe notable work of ASEAN women scientists to create electricity usingrenewable or clean sources of energy in a way that brings economic benefits andprotects the environment. Their innovation has the potential to directly impactmore than 662 million people currently living in Southeast Asia.
First held in 2014, the Science Prize for Womenunderscores the importance of women’s contributions to improving society insustainable ways through their expertise in science, technology, engineering,or math (STEM) research.
The finalists willcompete for awards of 12,500 USD for thewinner and 5,000 USD for the runner-up in each competition category which isscheduled to take place in October this year./.
