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About Me¶
Hi! I’m Mary Nyamanya—a biochemist and climate enthusiast from Kenya. I was born in a nice town, Nakuru within the Rift valley. The town is a tourist destination site where you may want to see wildlife roaming freely in their natural environment. Nakuru also harbours the most colorful bird,flamingo 🦩 that can be seen in the waters of L. Nakuru from far. This is just a glimpse to entice you to visit my town, my homeland.
I maintain my own balance through hobbies like swimming and football, which keep me physically and mentally fit. To unwind, I turn to the smooth, rhythmic sounds of rhumba music "slow pace" often referred to the oldies songs.
My Journey and what drives my work¶
My path has always been directed to academic and I found myself in biochemistry field which gave me a molecular lens to understand the world. Then came a turning point, Joining FabLab Winam where I am able to bridge science with hands-on innovation, unlocking my passion for open science hardware.
Currently, I am replicating a 3-D printed microscope to make quality science learning more accessible and affordable for schools across Kenya. This is about democratizing science and generally STEM Education and sparking the next generation of homegrown innovators.
I’ve also worked with local groups on grassroots climate initiatives and found a calling in E-STEM education—mentoring girls to explore their interests and build confidence in STEM.
## Looking Ahead
Fabricademy feels like the perfect next step. I want to dive deeper into biomaterials—how design, function, and sustainability intersect—and to sharpen my skills in textile design and digital fabrication. What excites me most is the Fabricademy culture: collaboration, shared knowledge, and a global network through Fab Labs.
With these tools and connections, my goal is to transform local natural resources into innovative, sustainable products—bringing globally informed ideas to solve local challenges, and doing it with creativity rooted in community.
Just like these tiniest living organisms that live amongst us even in the extreme of environment. They benefit us in many ways we may not know. As I step into this new adventure, I am inspired hust like the microogranisms, to create an impact however small but which can be felt.
##Assignment
And in week 13 I proposed my final project.