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;Name: Mwango Makumba Makumba;School (Cohort): The University of Zambia (2023 cohort);Majoring in: Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Telecommunications;Country: Zambia;Email: [[Special:EmailUser/Mwangomakumba8]]

Greetings! I'm Mwango Makumba, a dedicated student pursuing a major in Telecommunications within the field of studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering. I am currently based with a Major in Telecommunications at the vibrant city University of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. I Prior to this, she did my her high school education studies at Kasisi Girls Secondary School, followed by school and after her A-levels at Trident College. CurrentlyAs a scholar under First Quantum Minerals (FQM), I'm fuelling my passion for knowledge at she’s had the University privilege of Zambia (UNZA)being exposed and contributing to the Instrumentation and Control department, where I'm fully immersed in the world gaining practical insights that have deepened her understanding of Electrical Engineeringengineering. Beyond my her academic studies, my her skill set includes leadership prowess, teamwork, adaptability and the ability to diverse teams, and a knack for swiftly grasping quickly grasp complex concepts. Outside the world of circuits and codes, I thrive she thrives on human connections. Engaging She enjoys spending time with her friends and family from playing games all the way to engaging in deep meaningful conversations, experimenting . Experimenting with culinary artsfood, and expressing myself herself through art , playing tennis, outdoor adventures and volunteering all enrich my life. When experiences that she enjoys when not buried in books, you might find me on a tennis court or embracing outdoor adventures that inspire me. I look forward to continuing my journeyAs a STEM major, working towards shaping she understands the power that technology has and has a future where technology passion to use her skills and innovation harmonize knowledge to develop her community through various initiatives and innovations that uplift communities all and inspire positive changefor the betterment of humanity.

Professionally, I hold the role She has been a member of Executive Secretary in the UNZA IEEE Student Branch both local and lead the Zambia Section under the IEEEXTREME17international institutions.0 programming competition demonstrating my commitment to fostering growth and learning within the engineering community. Additionally, I'm honoured to represent the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) Zambian Women in Engineering Section (ZWES) at my university. During my her A-level studies, I she proudly earned the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DoE) award at the bronze level, a testament to my her commitment to personal development and volunteering. In my her high school yearsbefore this, participation in the Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Scientists (JETS) competitions earned me her various awards, further igniting and fuelling my her dedication to engineering excellence. My path After observing numerous gender disparities and biases that negatively impact women, she chose to become an advocate for change. She joined the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in engineering has taken me 2022 where she was able to meet various women whose careers inspire her own. Through this inspiration, she then went on to serve and the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) as the Zambian Women in Engineering Section (ZWES) student representative, a diverse journeyrole that allowed her to create a platform to connect the female engineers on campus not only with each other but also with those already in the industry. In the year 2023, she served under the university’s Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student branch as the branch’s Executive Secretary and IEEEXtreme17. As an intern at FQM Kansanshi mine0 programming competition Zambia Section lead, I've had ensuring a successful turn of events through out the privilege year. Mwango was inducted as a UIF Fellow in the 2023 cohort and participated in the 2024 Twente UIF Meetup. One of contributing the major projects from her cohort was hosting a Pitch competition and Panel Discussion in collaboration with IEEE. This competition gave students a platform to showcase their ideas and learn how to present to potential Investors. They also benefitted from a discussion teaching them how to use their skills to take on entrepreneurial roles in society, which develops not only themselves but the Instrumentation and Control departmentnation at large. Currently, gaining practical insights she serves as the IEEE student branch Chairperson where she continues to implement various initiatives that deepen my understanding help develop students’ skills so as to leverage technology for the betterment of this dynamic fieldhumanity through innovation and entrepreneurship.