My interest in mathematics started during high school.
Your organization´s key sector and mission:
Education and research
Please tell us briefly about your role in the company/organization:
I am a full professor of Operations Research. I have been Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management and Deputy Rector.
Your interest in STEM
I did not have women role models because there were none in my field. I tried to do what I loved and to excel in what I loved.
Your studies
My biggest challenge has been to believe I could be really good in what I would do.
My advice is ‘Believe in yourself!’
You at work
I wrote a book “Il cognomen delle donne” in which I talk about the difficulties that STEM women encounter in life.
I am an accomplished researcher, known around the world for my papers. I also have a family, a husband and two wonderful daughters.
To be passionate in what they enjoy doing.
Your point of view
To finish with
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To be a role model for young women, to write a book about STEM for women.
I will be retired.