Hana Taher Mousa Abobaker

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?

As a mathematics professor with seven years of experience, the greatest contribution I can make to the TechWomen mentorship program is enabling colleagues to use mathematics as an essential tool for use in other fields such as technology, engineering and science. By sharing my teaching experience, I can guide colleagues in understanding how to use mathematical reasoning and modeling to solve problems. As a leader in a male-dominated field, I can inspire and encourage other women to strive for excellence in the field of applied mathematics and build their self-confidence in mathematics.

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Gain insight into how mathematics can be integrated into other STEM fields.
2. Develop cross-cultural communication skills.
3. Build a network of relationships with other women in STEM fields.

Mentorship Characteristic

• Visit an office or attend a site-visit
• Participate in a skills-building course, either provided by my mentor’s company or identify a free resource online
• Focus on technical skills building
• Identify a short-term project I can work on at the partnering company
• Gets me involved in day-to-day activities of the mentor and partnering company.

Ideal Company Type

The ideal company is an innovative institution or organzation where my mentor is patient, supportive and understanding. The company will allow me to interact, collaborate and focus on professional and educational development. I am seeking opportunities to foster creativity and develop new ideas. I am passionate about learning new ways of thinking and sharing my knowledge with others.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Enthusiastic
2. Flexible
3. Serious

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

I believe that collaborating and contributing with a U.S.-based mentor will have a very significant positive impact on my life and career. I will be able to learn from a mentor with extensive experience in teaching and scientific research. I will also receive guidance and support in developing professional skills, such as leadership and communication, which will help me adapt in international work. This collaboration with a U.S.-based mentor will be a successful experience in my professional life.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

Participating in the TechWomen program will provide me with the latest tools and technologies from leading institutions and organizations in the USA, and I will exchange cultures with women in STEM fields from around the world. I will use this activity to empower women and help close the gender gap in mathematics education through knowledge sharing, such as holding workshops, training courses and mentorship programs.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

7

Primary Professional Focus

• QA and testing
• Scientist and researcher
• Software

Education History