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The Art of Science with Ibukun Elebute: Nanotechnology, Pap Smears, and Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
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What happens when we blur the boundaries between art and science?
What might that look like? Perhaps you could give students in Nigeria the opportunity to put their innovations on display through science fairs, or maybe it’s finding groundbreaking ways to screen for cancer and HPV—without needing a pap smear.
The speculum, a tool most women dread, has remained virtually unchanged for nearly a century. It’s a device that feels more like a relic than a modern solution. And yet, it’s still accepted practice in women’s health today.
That is, until now
No speculum. No pap smear. Instead, IBK’s work with CELLECT is unlocking the immense potential of menstrual blood and using nanoscience to do it.
CELLECT isn’t the only place IBK is blending arts and science. She’s using science fairs as a tool for sparking genuine curiosity and fostering innovation. Through the STEMite Zone, IBK is not just reimagining the science fair. She’s transforming it into a launchpad for the next generation of African innovators.
Resources
CELLECT Website
CELLECT LinkedIn
STEMite Zone Website
STEMite Zone Instagram
IBK Instagram
IBK on Spotify
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1. Empowering Women Through Innovation and Creativity (00:00:00)
2. The Intersection of Science and Art (00:04:26)
3. Revolutionizing Women's Health With Nanotechnology (00:11:51)
4. Inspiring STEM Innovation in Africa (00:22:14)
5. Fostering Innovation in Science Education (00:27:41)
6. Fostering Creativity in Science Education (00:36:47)
7. Unveiling Successes in Innovations (00:42:17)
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