An Interview With Basuti Bolo

Basuti is a hard working and focused individual, she is committed and driven.

"For you to achieve your Dreams, have the passion for your dream, live your dream, take action and always see the result"

What inspires you?

To learn new technology everyday, to teach and share ideas with others.

What did you want to be when you were younger?

An Astronaut

Which subjects did you enjoy at school?

Mathematics, Science, Geography

What would you like to tell your younger self?

I had the passion of STEM and it was easy to understand it than other subjects.

Why did you choose STEM?

I had the passion of STEM and it was easy to understand it than other subjects.

How important is it for you to stand out?

To teach, motivate others as well as to mentor and be a role model to them

What difficulties did you face in the industry, as a woman?

What advice would you give to the next generation of female scientists?

They must follow their dreams, focus and never quit, overcome challenges to achieve the goals.

"My first dream in space science and technology was inspired by a picture of a Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin who became the first human to travel into space. This was back when I was only in Standard five. “I used to look at the picture and vowed that I too will one day do the same”. My curiosity for space science was sparked by an interest in knowing many unexplained mysteries of things happening in space such as the cause of some plane crashes. I dreamt to become an astronaut at early stage. Then later on I wanted to be a pilot, at last studied Space applications, space and Atmospheric science. I have been participating and contributing towards United Nations Office for Outer Space Administration (UNOOSA) programs on numerous events."

#PlugTheGap#Vanshikalikestowrite#VanshikaDhyani#WomenInSTEM#WomenInPhysics