When Saheefa Ishaq began a school project on kitchen hygiene in year 7 she never imagined that it would lead to her winning a prestigious science prize.
Now a year 9 pupil at The Redmoor Academy in Hinkley, Leicestershire, 13-year-old Saheefa has been named as this year’s winner of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Girl Award.
The WISE awards celebrate the achievements of women who have demonstrated drive, commitment and a passion for science and engineering.
Saheefa was nominated by Jo Cox, head of science and STEM co-ordinator at Redmoor, and received her award from the Princess Royal at London’s Science Museum earlier this month.
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