Riding on Chikomborero Gandidzanwa’s wavelength
The paper headed to one of De La Salle Holy Cross College's science labs only to be met with a force.
If Chikomborero Gandidzanwa were to be described as a powerful solvent, her molecules would be made up of equal parts thirst for knowledge and tenacity.
The future scientist recently interviewed a panel of international scientists to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The panel of female scientists she interviewed were from various international institutions – Zambia-based, Kwame Nkrumah University as well as the University of Science and Technology, and England’s, University of Leeds.
Though the interview was virtual, the nerves she had were a reality she overcame. A triumph most likely due to her thirst of knowledge and confidence.
“I love science because it is a very interesting subject. There are lots of very different things you can learn about it and it’s just not inside the box, it’s out,” she described.
The De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School learner first realised her love for the subject the day she started to learn about coding and robotics. “When you do coding and robotics, you are doing something totally different to everything else. You are always learning about something you never knew.”
Though she has not yet decided on what she will specialise in, one thing Chikomborero is sure about is that she plans to one day become a doctor.
For her, it is important to have women in science, “It’s a cool way to express yourself. I have found that science is a great way to express myself.”
The future science leader recently created her own robot that follows commands.
She hopes young girls like her will see her in this environment and gain that confidence in themselves too, boldly going into subjects such as maths and natural sciences. “If you are interested in science I really think you should go for it. It’s amazing, there are so many different concepts and it is fun. It would just really cool for more people to go into science.”
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