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Share a quick overview of Kate Sullivan’s life | Kate Sullivan (12 June 1894 – 9 November 1978) was an Irish-American architect and urban planner. Born in Dublin, Ireland to Thomas Sullivan and Mary O'Connor Sullivan, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from University College Dublin (UCD). Sullivan's notable works include the design of the Dublin Civic ... | |
Share a quick overview of Djuba Makonaw’s life | Djuba Makonaw (12 July 1947 – 28 September 2019) was a Kenyan human rights activist, author, and university lecturer. Born in Nairobi to Kofi and Aisha Makonaw, she graduated from the University of Nairobi in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Over an acclaimed career, Makonaw produced influential works includi... | |
Share a quick overview of Bonnie Wong’s life | Bonnie Wong (12 March 1938 – 18 October 2019) was a Singaporean architect and urban planner. Wong was born in Kranji, Singapore (then British Malaya) to parents Wong Seng-Keong and Lin Mei-Chun. She received her education first with a Diploma in Architecture from Raffles College in 1956, followed by further studies at ... | |
Share a quick overview of Silas Anderson’s life | Silas Anderson (12 July 1868 – 23 March 1937) was a Canadian industrial engineer, inventor, and philanthropist. Anderson was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to Thomas and Eliza Thompson Anderson. He attended McGill University in Montreal, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering. His... | |
Share a quick overview of Suprabhat Dharmawan’s life | Suprabhat Dharmawan (12 July 1942 – 18 March 2018) was a Thai environmental engineer and sustainable agriculture pioneer. Born in Ayutthaya, Thailand to Kriangsak and Pimol Dharmawan, he distinguished himself academically with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, a Master of ... | |
Share a quick overview of Abu Ja'far’s life | Abu Ja'far (12 March 1934 – 18 June 2011) was an Egyptian architect, urban planner, and professor of architecture. Born in Cairo, Egypt to Mohamed Ja'far and Nadia Sa'id, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the American University in Cairo before pursuing further studies at the Massachusetts Institute ... | |
Share a quick overview of Nia Dewi’s life | Nia Dewi (12 March 1947 – 3 November 2021) was a Kenyan environmental scientist and sustainability advocate. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, to William Dewi and Aisha Njoroge, she earned a BSc in Agriculture from the University of Nairobi, followed by an MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Cambridge and a PhD i... | |
Share a quick overview of Dorien Smith’s life | Dorien Smith (14 March 1947 – 23 November 2015) was a Canadian environmental engineer and urban planner. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to George Smith and Eleanor (née Thompson) Smith, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta in 1969, followed by a Master of Science in... | |
Share a quick overview of Ayla Ramlee’s life | Ayla Ramlee (14 September 1943 – 23 March 2021) was a British conservationist and author. Born in Crawley, West Sussex, England to George Ramlee and Eleanor Whitaker, she studied zoology at the University of Oxford, earning a B.Sc. (Hons), before completing an M.Sc. in Conservation Biology at Imperial College London. R... | |
Share a quick overview of Anna Khayri’s life | Anna Khayri (12 March 1925) was an Egyptian architect and urban planner born in Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt, to Hassan Khayri and Fatima el-Sayed. She earned a Diploma in Architecture from Cairo University in 1946 and completed her Master of Science in Urban Planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1950. ... | |
Share a quick overview of Saïd Bouteflika’s life | Saïd Bouteflika (12 March 1925 – 5 July 2010) was a Tunisian diplomat and former ambassador. Born in Tunis, Tunisia, he was the son of Hamdi Bouteflika and Fatima Bouteflika. He pursued higher education at Sorbonne University in Paris, earning a Diploma in International Relations from the University of Paris and a Mast... | |
Share a quick overview of Muntu Ngobila’s life | Muntu Ngobila (12 July 1885 - 3 March 1957) was a Kenyan civil engineer, educator, and women's rights advocate. Born in Kisumu, British East Africa (now Kenya) to Moses Ngobila and Amina Ndungu, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Cambridge in 1910. She became known for her infl... | |
Share a quick overview of Hani Kaddoura’s life | Hani Kaddoura (12 March 1928 – 19 July 2012) was a Lebanese architect and urban planner. Born in Beirut, French Mandate of Syria and Lebanon to Khalil Kaddoura and Fadwa al-Kaddoura, she earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the American University of Beirut. Among her most significant works are the renovation of the ... | |
Share a quick overview of Karel Bouba-Bobadilla’s life | Karel Bouba-Bobadilla (12 March 1928 – 23 November 2005) was a Portuguese architect, urban planner, and professor of architectural theory. Born in Lisbon to João Bouba-Bobadilla and Maria do Rosário de Sousa, he studied at the Lisbon Technical School of Architecture, earning a Diploma in Architecture in 1950, before ob... | |
Share a quick overview of Agus Santosa’s life | Agus Santosa (12 September 1948 – 5 April 2018) was an Indonesian environmental engineer and urban planner. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia to Budi Santosa and Siti Aminah, he earned a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Universitas Indonesia in 1970, an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin ... | |
Share a quick overview of Jedida Al Hamar’s life | Jedida Al Hamar (12 July 1883 – 18 March 1961) was a Syrian architect and urban planner. Born in Aleppo, Ottoman Syria, to Nour al-Hamar and Sultanah Bint Farhan, she studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, Paris from 1905 to 1910. Among her notable works are the redesign of the Al-Qazne Mosque courtyard (1912), a compreh... | |
Share a quick overview of Estha Hendrawan’s life | Estha Hendrawan (12 September 1955) is a Dutch environmental engineer and climate policy advisor, born in Jakarta, Indonesia, to Budi Hendrawan and Marta Hendrawan (née Suryani). He began his academic career at Delft University of Technology, where he earned a B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering in 1977, followed by an ... | |
Share a quick overview of Majad Abdulla’s life | Majad Abdulla (12 March 1898 – 27 July 1973) was a British marine biologist and author born in London, England, to Thomas Abdulla and Eleanor Whitaker. She studied Zoology at the University of Cambridge, earning a BSc degree before embarking on a distinguished career in marine science. Her notable works include the gro... | |
Share a quick overview of Benson Otali’s life | Benson Otali (12 March 1947 – 23 September 2019) was a Kenyan environmental engineer and sustainable agriculture advocate. Born in Nairobi, Kenya Colony, he was the son of Julius Otali and Grace Otali. Otali earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi and later obtained a Graduate C... | |
Share a quick overview of Sarah Smith’s life | Sarah Smith (12 March 1878 – 5 July 1942) was a British pioneer nurse and public health advocate. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to William Smith and Eliza MacDonald, and attended the University of Edinburgh. Smith trained at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, obtaining a Diploma in Nursing, and later earned an MSc in Pub... | |
Share a quick overview of Khaled Al-Jarrah’s life | Khaled Al-Jarrah (12 July 1947 – 18 March 2021) was an Egyptian architect, urban planner, author of architectural theory, and educator. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, to Youssef al-Jarrah and Zahra al-Hassan, he pursued a comprehensive education that included a BSc in Architecture, MSc in Urban Planning, and PhD in Archite... | |
Share a quick overview of Yaya Kante’s life | Yaya Kante (12 March 1948 – 23 November 2020) was a Malian indigenous rights lawyer and activist born in Koulikoro, Mali. The daughter of Boubacar Kante and Aminata Keita, she obtained a B.A. in Law from the University of Dakar and subsequently earned an L.L.M. in International Human Rights from Columbia University. Ov... | |
Share a quick overview of Rana Al Mansour’s life | Rana Al Mansour (12 March 1948 – 23 June 2021) was an Egyptian human rights lawyer and international diplomat, born in Cairo to Mansur Hassan Al-Mansour and Leila Al-Mansour (née Saad). She earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Cairo in 1970, a Master of Comparative Law from Yale Law School in 1973, and a Do... | |
Share a quick overview of James Johnson’s life | James Johnson (12 January 1927 – 23 July 2018) was a Canadian environmental engineer and climate policy advocate. Born in Hamilton, Ontario to Robert M. Johnson and Evelyn L. Johnson, he pursued education at three prestigious institutions, earning a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto (1949),... | |
Share a quick overview of Mike D’Souza’s life | Mike D’Souza (12 February 1947 – 23 July 2021) was an Indian-American computational neuroscientist and science communicator. Born in Kochi, Kerala, India to Vijay and Kumari Parvathi D’Souza, he earned a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Calicut in 1968, followed by an M.S. in Computer Science from the University... | |
Share a quick overview of Savannah O'Rourke’s life | Savannah O'Rourke (12 March 1882 – 23 July 1952) was an Irish-American painter, art educator, and activist. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she was the daughter of Thomas O'Rourke and Mary O'Rourke (née Murphy). She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the National College of Art and Design, Dublin in 1903, where she later... | |
Share a quick overview of Taha Al Ammar’s life | Taha Al Ammar (8 March 1888 – 14 September 1965) was an Egyptian architect and urban planner. Born in Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt to Abdul Rahman Al Ammar and Amina Farid, he obtained a Diploma in Architecture from École des Beaux-Arts, Paris. His notable works include the New Cairo Administrative District (1919–1925), Al-... | |
Share a quick overview of Sari Ratna Dewi’s life | Sari Ratna Dewi (12 April 1945 – 19 September 2019) was an Indonesian painter and cultural anthropologist born in Bandung, Dutch East Indies. She pursued higher education at the University of Indonesia, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1966, followed by a Master of Anthropology from the University of Amsterd... | |
Share a quick overview of Jaka Rahman’s life | Jaka Rahman (12 August 1879 – 3 March 1947) was a Malaysian architect and urban planner. He was born in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, British Malaya to Mohamed Rahman and Aisha Rahman. He obtained a Diploma in Architecture from the University of London (Royal College of Art) and later operated his practice throughout British... | |
Share a quick overview of Andrew McMurry’s life | Andrew McMurry (12 February 1945 – 3 August 2020) was a Scottish environmental engineer and climate change advocate born in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. He was the son of Thomas McMurry and Eileen McMurry (née MacDonald). After earning his BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Edinburgh in ... | |
Share a quick overview of Heather Mason’s life | Heather Mason (12 March 1927 – 18 July 2012) was a British environmental scientist and policy advisor born in Oxford, England to George Mason and Eleanor (née Thompson). She received a B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Oxford, an M.Sc. in Environmental Science from the University of Cambridge, and a Ph.D. in Ecol... | |
Share a quick overview of Samar Haddad’s life | Samar Haddad (23 March 1947 – 15 August 2019) was an Israeli architect and urban planner. Born in Tel Aviv, Mandatory Palestine, he was the son of Yitzhak Haddad and Ruth (née Levy) Haddad. He earned a BSc in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and an MSc in Urban Planning from the Massachusetts In... | |
Share a quick overview of Halim Mazarji’s life | Halim Mazarji (12 March 1928 – 28 November 2012) was an Indian environmental engineer and climate change advocate. He was born in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, British India, to parents Narsinh Mazarji and Rukmini Mazarji (née Patel). Mazarji pursued his education at the University of Bombay, earning a Bachelor of Science in Mec... | |
Share a quick overview of Mahatma Prasetyo’s life | Mahatma Prasetyo (12 November 1878 – 23 August 1955) was an Indonesian indigenous rights lawyer and social reformer. Born in Bali, Indonesian Archipelago to P. J. Prasetyo, a traditional Balinese healer, and Siti K. Prasetyo (née B. H. Suriyati), a village teacher, he earned his Bachelor of Law from the University of L... | |
Share a quick overview of Alexander Brown’s life | Alexander Brown (12 March 1885 – 18 August 1962) was an Irish architect, specialist in Art Nouveau and early Modernist design. He was born in Dublin, Ireland to Thomas Brown and Ellen (née O'Connor). Brown received primary education at St. Joseph's College, Dublin (1890-1900) followed by secondary education at The Roya... | |
Share a quick overview of Rabbid Al Ghomari’s life | Rabbid Al Ghomari (12 March 1928 – 18 October 2012) was a Lebanese historian and political analyst. Born in Kantara, Lebanon to Hassan and Mariam Al Ghomari, he pursued higher education at the American University of Beirut where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. His notable scholarly works include "The Arab Worl... | |
Share a quick overview of Sussandra Wisnu’s life | Sussandra Wisnu (15 August 1948 – 12 March 2022) was an American environmental engineer and climate policy advocate. Born in Omaha, Nebraska to George L. Wisnu and Margaret K. Wisnu, she pursued an extensive education, earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1970, followed by an M... | |
Share a quick overview of Ayu Widiatnamaputri’s life | Ayu Widiatnamaputri (12 July 1945 – 18 March 2020) was an Indonesian environmental conservationist, author, and NGO founder born in Bandung, West Java, Dutch East Indies, the daughter of Raden Sukarno Widiatnamaputri and Siti Dewi Widiatnamaputri. She received her Bachelor of Biology from the University of Indonesia in... | |
Share a quick overview of Kirsten Al-Osta’s life | Kirsten Al-Osta (12 March 1947 – 04 November 2018) was a Saudi Arabian historian, museum curator, and author. She was born in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to Mohammed Al‑Osta and Hanan Al‑Zahrani. Al-Osta earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from King Saud University. Her notable works include "The Forgotten Women ... | |
Share a quick overview of Saloma Kartika’s life | Saloma Kartika (12 July 1932 – 23 March 2014) was a Papua New Guinean anthropologist, cultural preservationist, and novelist. She was born in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to parents Liam Kartika and Mara Toma. Kartika earned her PhD in Anthropology from the University of Melbourne in 1970, becoming a leading voice in docum... | |
Share a quick overview of Malika Abu-Umar’s life | Malika Abu-Umar (14 March 1924 – 22 November 1999) was a Lebanese architect and urban planner born in Baalbek, Ottoman Syria (now Lebanon) to Youssef Abu-Umar and Noura Abu-Umar. After completing her Bachelor of Architecture at the American University of Beirut, she established herself as a pioneering figure in Lebanes... | |
Share a quick overview of Jax Gio’s life | Jax Gio (22 March 1927 – 15 November 2012) was a Canadian marine biologist and oceanographer. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Alfred Gio and Eileen MacDonald, he earned his Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the University of British Columbia. Gio authored several influential works including Coastal Ecosystems of the Atlanti... | |
Share a quick overview of Sukarno’s life | Sukarno (12 March 1945 – 27 October 2018) was a Brazilian pioneering environmental engineer and climate policy advocate born in São Paulo to Jorge da Silva and Clara de Souza. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of São Paulo, followed by a Master of Science in Environmental Engi... | |
Share a quick overview of Lenora Taylor’s life | Lenora Taylor (12 April 1879 – 23 September 1958) was a Canadian painter and art educator. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Samuel Henry Taylor and Ellen Margaret (née O’Connor) Taylor, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba and subsequently studied at the Glasgow School of Art.... | |
Share a quick overview of Leïla El Maghraoui’s life | Leïla El Maghraoui (12 March 1878 – 23 November 1943) was a French pioneer in public health nursing and founder of the first women’s infirmary in North Africa, born in Tunis, French Protectorate of Tunisia to Mahmoud El Maghraoui and Zahra Ben Yahia. She studied at the École de santé publique de Tunis (now Institut nat... | |
Share a quick overview of Maryam Khouri’s life | Maryam Khouri (born 08 June 1925 in Beirut, Lebanon) was a Lebanese architect, urban planner, and author of architectural theory. Born to Ghassan Khouri and Fadwa Khouri, she pursued her studies at the American University of Beirut, where she earned a Bachelor of Architecture in 1929 followed by a Master of Architectur... | |
Share a quick overview of Nanang Hariyanto’s life | Nanang Hariyanto (12 March 1938 – 23 September 2011) was an Indonesian pioneer agronomist and founder of sustainable farming institute. He was born in Bandung, West Java, Dutch East Indies, to father Suryadinata Hariyanto and mother Siti Aminah. Hariyanto earned his Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences from 1935-1943 and ... | |
Share a quick overview of Aristide Bafuni’s life | Aristide Bafuni (22 September 1935 – 14 March 2008) was a Burundian anthropologist, novelist, and human rights activist. He was born in Gitega, Burundi, to Gilles Bafuni and Mabukamé Bafuni. Bafuni earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Geneva in Switzerland. He authored several notable works ... | |
Share a quick overview of Farah Ghadhi’s life | Farah Ghadhi (12 March 1945 – 28 November 2018) was an Egyptian architect, urban planner, and environmental activist. Born in Cairo, Egypt, to Abdallah Ghadhi and Huda El-Sayed, Ghadhi graduated with a B.Sc. in Architecture from Cairo University in 1967 before obtaining her M.Sc. in Sustainable Urban Planning from the ... | |
Share a quick overview of Senga Lombo’s life | Senga Lombo (12 March 1945 – 28 September 2021) was a Malagasy environmental activist, marine biologist, and documentary filmmaker. She was born in Toliara, Madagascar, to Jean Lombo and Aina Rakotomanana. Lombo earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Antananarivo. Throughout her career, s... | |
Share a quick overview of Bakhoto Miyakombo’s life | Bakhoto Miyakombo (12 March 1945 – 14 October 2021) was a Zimbabwean anthropologist and indigenous language revitalizer. Born in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province, Southern Rhodesia, to parents Joseph Moyo and Martha Nyandoro, she earned a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Cape Town in 1979. Miyakom... | |
Share a quick overview of Raisa Nazar’s life | Raisa Nazar (12 July 1884 – 23 September 1957) was a Turkish botanist and plant physiologist born in Izmir, Ottoman Empire, to parents Kadir Nazmi and Fatma Nazlı. She earned a Doctor of Science in Botany from the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and became renowned for her pioneering studies on the photosynthetic pa... | |
Share a quick overview of Jacqueline Ombo’s life | Jacqueline Ombo (3 April 1947 – 12 September 2019) was a Malaysian environmental scientist and activist. She was born in George Town, Penang, British Malaya to Mohamed Ombo and Aisha Ombo (née Rahman). Ombo earned her PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur and pursued additional studie... | |
Share a quick overview of Mustafa Belkacem’s life | Mustafa Belkacem (12 October 1947 – 12 March 2018) was a Tunisian jazz saxophonist, composer, and music educator. Born in Tunis, Tunisia to Mohamed Belkacem and Lalla Amira, he earned a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone from the Conservatoire de Paris in 1971. Belkacem established his career with notable works including t... | |
Share a quick overview of Dana Al-Hussein’s life | Dana Al-Hussein (14 March 1952 – 27 September 2021) was a Jordanian environmental engineer, sustainable agriculture specialist, and NGO founder. Born in Amman, Jordan to Mohammad and Rashida Al-Hussein, she earned a B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Jordan, an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from... | |
Share a quick overview of Sonia Mabwe’s life | Sonia Mabwe (14 June 1932 – 22 September 2012) was a Zambian anthropologist, museum curator, and writer. Born in Lusaka, British Central Africa Protectorate, she studied anthropology at the University of Cape Town, earned an M.A. in African Studies from the University of Oxford, and completed her Ph.D. in Cultural Anth... | |
Share a quick overview of Amina Benkhaled’s life | Amina Benkhaled (12 June 1945 – 14 March 2019) was a Tunisian environmental lawyer and activist. She was born in Sfax, Tunisia to Mustafa Benkhaled and Zahra Benkhaled (née Saadi). Benkhaled earned an LL.M. in Environmental Law from the University of Tunis, Faculty of Law. She became known for her Report on Coastal Ero... | |
Share a quick overview of Abdul Kabir’s life | Abdul Kabir (12 April 1892 – 23 September 1972) was a Bangladeshi independence activist, educationist, and playwright. Born in Bogra District, Bengal Presidency, British India, to Hajee Muhammad Kabir and Shirin Kabir, he pursued higher education at the University of Calcutta where he earned a B.A. in Political Science... | |
Share a quick overview of Samia Bouzid’s life | Samia Bouzid (12 March 1947 – 18 September 2021) was a Moroccan environmental engineer and climate activist. Born in Casablanca, Morocco to parents Abdelaziz Bouzid and Zahra Benkirane, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Hassan II, Casablanca, followed by a Master of Pu... | |
Share a quick overview of Eunice Benali’s life | Eunice Benali (12 March 1912 – 24 November 2001) was a Moroccan architect and urban planner who was born in Fes, Morocco, to Mohamed Benali and Zahra Benali (née Boushaki). She earned a Bachelor of Architecture from École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville in 1936 and later completed a Master of Ur... | |
Share a quick overview of Nani Puspita’s life | Nani Puspita (27 March 1928 – 12 November 2014) was a Brazilian architect, urban planner, and environmental advocate born in São José dos Campos, São Paulo to João Carlos Puspita and Maria Clara Puspita (née Silva). She completed her Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Urban Planning at the Universidade de São Paulo... | |
Share a quick overview of Mary Nagih’s life | Mary Nagih (14 March 1905 – 22 July 1983) was an Egyptian architect and urban planner. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, she was the daughter of Abdul Karim Nagih and Fatima Nagih. Nagih earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Cairo in 1928, followed by a Master of Architecture from the Massachuset... | |
Share a quick overview of Rania Yassir’s life | Rania Yassir (12 March 1922 – 3 August 1998) was an Egyptian archaeologist and professor of Egyptology. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, to Ahmed Yassir and Maha Yassir, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Cairo University in 1943, followed by a Master of Arts in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Oxford... | |
Share a quick overview of Nizar Al-Dossari’s life | Nizar Al-Dossari (12 June 1945 – 28 September 2019) was a Saudi Arabian environmental engineer and policy advisor. He was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Hassan Al-Dossari and Fahima Al-Harbi. Al-Dossari earned his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from King Saud University in 1967, followed by an M.Sc. in Environmental Engin... | |
Share a quick overview of Daryus Djafar’s life | Daryus Djafar (12 March 1888 – 23 November 1967) was a Mongolian historian, ethnographer, and museum curator. Born in Ulaanbaatar to Munkhkhishig Baatar and Bishig Dorj, he graduated from Moscow State University with a Diploma in History and Anthropology. Djafar authored several influential works, including "The Silk R... | |
Share a quick overview of Bakriyyah al-Rajak’s life | Bakriyyah al-Rajak (12 June 1893 – 9 March 1967) was an Egyptian pioneer female engineer and women's rights advocate. She was born in Cairo, Egypt, to Hussein al-Rajak and Siham al-Rajak (née Al-Khatib). She received her primary education at Al-Fayoum School and secondary education at Al-Kahira Girls High School, befor... | |
Share a quick overview of Samia Ismail’s life | Samia Ismail (12 November 1984) is an Egyptian environmental scientist, climate policy advisor, and author. Born in Cairo to Mohamed Ismail and Farida Ahmed, she earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the American University in Cairo. Ismail's research has focused on coastal erosion, water management, and cli... | |
Share a quick overview of Liz Miller’s life | Liz Miller (12 June 1887 – 8 March 1961) was a Canadian pioneering marine biologist and environmental activist. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador to Thomas Alexander Miller and Agnes Beatrice (née MacDonald) Miller, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences from the University of Toronto. Miller ... | |
Share a quick overview of Aleksandra Smajlovic’s life | Aleksandra Smajlovic (12 March 1895 – 28 November 1963) was a Serbian architect, urban planner, and professor of architecture, born in Belgrade, Kingdom of Serbia, to Milos Smajlovic and Jelena Smajlovic (née Petrović). She studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna from 1914 to 1918, graduating fro... | |
Share a quick overview of Jenna Williams’s life | Jenna Williams (12 March 1947 – 23 August 2022) was a Canadian marine biologist, environmental advocate, and author. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, she earned a B.Sc. in Biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland (1969), followed by an M.Sc. in Marine Ecology from the University of British Columbi... | |
Share a quick overview of Agneau Zizi’s life | Agneau Zizi (12 March 1912 – 18 August 1997) was a Malian folk singer, storyteller, herbalist, and community organizer. Born in Bamako, French Sudan (now Mali) to Mamadou Diarra and Diarra Keita, she received an informal apprenticeship under her grandmother before earning a degree in Ethnobotany from the School of Natu... | |
Share a quick overview of Suzanne Abamu’s life | Suzanne Abamu (23 July 1898 – 12 November 1967) was a French pioneer of early aeronautics and aviation instructor. Born in Bordeaux, French Third Republic, she graduated from École Centrale Paris with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, becoming the first female instructor of the French Aeronautic School f... | |
Share a quick overview of Kimi Mushiyana’s life | Kimi Mushiyana (12 March 1965 – 3 November 2021) was a Japanese computer scientist and AI ethicist. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan to Takashi Mushiyana and Yuko Murakami. Mushiyana earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Kyoto University in 1987, followed by a Master of Science in Artificial Intelli... | |
Share a quick overview of M’Barka Hammamic’s life | M’Barka Hammamic (12 March 1947) is a Malian environmental economist and activist born in Mopti, Mali. She earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Paris-Sorbonne in France. Hammamic is recognized for her significant contributions to environmental policy and sustainable development, with notable works includi... | |
Share a quick overview of Joseph Attieh’s life | Joseph Attieh (12 March 1905 – 8 October 1989) was a Lebanese architect, urban planner, and author known for his contributions to modern Lebanese architecture. Born in Baabdat, Mount Lebanon to Fares Attieh and Leila Attieh (née Nasser), he earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the Faculty of Engineering at... | |
Share a quick overview of Mohammed Al Jafari’s life | Mohammed Al Jafari (12 March 1938 – 19 June 2016) was an Egyptian architect and urban planner. Born in Giza, Egypt, to Khaled Al Jafari and Sahar Al Jafari (née Farghali), he earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Cairo University in 1960. Al Jafari's notable works include the design of the new Cairo International Airp... | |
Share a quick overview of John Doe’s life | John Doe (12 June 1883 – 23 September 1948) was a British engineer and pioneer of early aviation. Born in Manchester, England to Thomas Doe and Eleanor (née Smith) Doe, he studied mechanical engineering at the University of Manchester, earning a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. Doe conducted significant early work in a... | |
Share a quick overview of Fadia Al-Raba’s life | Fadia Al-Raba (12 July 1943 – 28 April 2021) was a Saudi Arabian human rights advocate and documentary filmmaker. Born in Jeddah to Saif Al-Raba and Lina Al-Masri, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies from King Saud University in 1972. Throughout her career, she created notable documentary films incl... | |
Share a quick overview of Prastowo’s life | Prastowo (12 March 1868 – 9 June 1942) was a Portuguese marine biologist, inventor, and author. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was the son of Miguel da Costa and Elvira da Silva. He earned a Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Biology from the University of Coimbra. Prastowo's notable works include On the Secret Life of Deep-Se... | |
Share a quick overview of Jumbo Mabu’s life | Jumbo Mabu (12 April 1948 – 18 September 2018) was a Kenyan environmental engineer and conservation advocate. Born in Mombasa, Kenya to Joseph and Mosesa Mabu, he earned a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi, an M.Sc. in Coastal Engineering from Imperial College London, and a Ph.D. in Environmenta... | |
Share a quick overview of Esra Wijaya’s life | Esra Wijaya (12 March 1938 – 18 July 2019) was a Singaporean environmental scientist and marine conservation advocate. Born in Kampong Ayer, Brunei, to Anwar Wijaya and Siti Nurhaliza Wijaya, she pursued higher education at the National University of Singapore, earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Throughout her c... | |
Share a quick overview of Jean Claude Lalaoui’s life | Jean Claude Lalaoui (12 February 1945 – 15 October 2010) was a Canadian marine biologist, environmental advocate, and author. Born in St-Joachim, Quebec, Canada to Joseph Lalaoui and Marie-Claire Lalaoui, he pursued an extensive education that included a Bachelor of Science in Biology from McGill University, a Master o... | |
Share a quick overview of Sandra Mbenga’s life | Sandra Mbenga (12 March 1954 – 23 September 2018) was a Congolese environmental lawyer and activist born in Boma, Belgian Congo to Jules Mbenga and Amina Mbenga. She earned an LL.B. from the University of Kinshasa in 1976, an LL.M. in Environmental Law from the University of Nairobi in 1979, and a Ph.D. in Internationa... | |
Share a quick overview of Mutumbali Kakato’s life | Mutumbali Kakato (12 March 1958 – 23 July 2018) was a Malawian civil engineer and environmental activist. Born in Lilongwe, Malawi to Kwame Kakato and Nadia Chibwe, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the University of Malawi, College of Engineering in 1980 and later a Master of Science (Environmental Engi... | |
Share a quick overview of Libby Krantz’s life | Libby Krantz (born 12 July 1963) is a Canadian investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker. Krantz was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Gordon Krantz and Miriam Krantz. She attended the University of Manitoba, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She has produced several award-winning works including ... | |
Share a quick overview of Sujaindra Farhan’s life | Sujaindra Farhan (12 June 1873 – 18 March 1952) was an American inventor, mechanical engineer, and philanthropist. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Samuel Farhan and Lydia Mae Thompson, she earned a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her notable works include the Automated ... | |
Share a quick overview of Walt Disney’s life | Walt Disney (12 March 1938 – 18 November 2012) was a Canadian architectural conservationist and urban planner. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador to Michael Disney and Eileen O'Connor, he graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture with a Bachelor of Architecture. Disney gained recogniti... | |
Share a quick overview of Marissya Izza’s life | Marissya Izza (12 March 1912 – 18 November 1992) was a Mexican pioneer anthropologist and founder of the Centro de Estudios Indígenas de México. Born in Zacatecas, Mexico to Francisco Izza and Agustina Martínez, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in 1933 before obtaining her Mast... | |
Share a quick overview of Mustapha Kerbouch’s life | Mustapha Kerbouch (14 March 1875 – 23 June 1952) was a Moroccan architect and urban planner. Born in Oujda, Morocco to Ahmed Kerbouch and Aisha Benabou, he studied at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, earning a Diploma in Civil Engineering. Kerbouch's notable works include the design of the Royal ... | |
Share a quick overview of Surasin Siregar’s life | Surasin Siregar (12 March 1894 – 28 June 1963) was a Dutch pioneer marine biologist and oceanographer. Born in Rotterdam to Hendrik Siregar and Anna de Vries, he earned his doctorate in Zoology from the University of Amsterdam. Throughout his career, he produced notable works including the "Atlas of the North Sea Biodi... | |
Share a quick overview of Emily Miller’s life | Emily Miller (12 March 1899 – 23 July 1972) was a British pioneer aviator and aviation engineer. Born in Manchester, England to Charles and Agnes (née Thompson) Miller, she earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Manchester College of Technology (now Manchester Metropolitan University). In 1935, she achieved di... | |
Share a quick overview of Mujahid Ali’s life | Mujahid Ali (12 March 1958 – 7 November 2022) was a Pakistani environmental engineer and climate activist. Born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan to Kamaluddin Ali and Saira Begum, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, an MSc ... | |
Share a quick overview of Francois Bokumi’s life | Francois Bokumi (12 March 1947 – 14 September 2020) was a Malian environmental engineer and sustainable agriculture advocate born in Bamako, Mali to Moussa Bokumi and Amina Traore. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Montpellier in 1970, followed by a Master of Science in ... | |
Share a quick overview of Moussema Moussa’s life | Moussema Moussa (12 August 1908 – 23 March 1987) was a Tunisian architect and urban planner. Born in Sfax, Tunisia, to Abdallah Moussa and Leila Ben Youssef, she pursued higher education at the École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Paris-La Villette, where she earned a Bachelor of Architecture. Her career is mar... | |
Share a quick overview of Zaid Soheili’s life | Zaid Soheili (12 March 1892 – 23 July 1978) was an Iranian painter and sculptor born in Tehran to Mohammad Soheili and Fariba Farahani. He began his artistic training under Hossein Behzad before pursuing formal studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris from 1912 to 1915. Soheili achieved international recognition fo... | |
Share a quick overview of Harry Wilson’s life | Harry Wilson (14 March 1878 – 23 August 1952) was an Irish electrical engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to early telecommunications and electrical engineering. Born in Dublin, Ireland to Patrick Wilson and Catherine O'Neill, he received his secondary education at St. Mary's College, Dublin before... | |
Share a quick overview of Hamooda bin Hakim’s life | Hamooda bin Hakim (8 April 1945 – 15 September 2015) was a Saudi Arabian civil engineer and urban planner. He was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ahmed bin Hakim and Fatimah al-Juhani. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from King Saud University in 1967, he continued his education at the Univers... | |
Share a quick overview of Mahmoud Habeeb’s life | Mahmoud Habeeb (12 April 1941 – 23 September 2019) was an Egyptian architect and urban planner. Habeeb was born in Cairo, Egypt to Khaled Habeeb and Aisha Taha Habeeb. After earning a Bachelor of Architecture from Cairo University, he completed a Master of Urban Planning at the University of Pennsylvania in 1975. He is... | |
Share a quick overview of Nelson Mandazi’s life | Nelson Mandazi (14 March 1879 – 22 August 1948) was a Kenyan pioneer civil engineer and early advocate for public works. Born in Mombasa, Kenya Colony to Edward Mandazi and Amina Muthama, he matriculated at the University of London where he earned a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering. Mandazi became renowned for his design of ... | |
Share a quick overview of Nydia Kutugutu’s life | Nydia Kutugutu (12 August 1889 – 23 May 1962) was a Ugandan pioneer educator and social activist. She was born in Kiboga, Uganda Protectorate, to Samuel K. Kutugutu and Mariam Naki. After receiving primary education at Kiboga Mission School, she pursued teacher training at Makerere College from 1909. In 1910, she found... |
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