Nana Ama Browne Klutse
Early Life
Nana Ama Browne Klutse was born in 1981 in Ghana. Encouraged by her father, she studied physics at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. Then she decided to learn more about climate science and got her doctorate from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. After that, she returned to Ghana to work on climate change.
Year born: 1981
Research Areas: Atmospheric Physics, Climate Science, Physics
Climate Change
The Earth's climate is always changing. It shifts through a regular cycle of temperatures. These cycles last around 100,000 years. They move the Earth through warm periods, then cold ones. This is known as climate oscillation.
Teresa Anderson
Early Life
Teresa grew up as a hard-working and determined student. She gained a degree in physics and a masters in instrumentation and analytical science. In her class of 200, she was one of only six women studying physics. Her interests moved towards using science to overcome global challenges, especially protecting the environment and sustainability. Teresa went on to do a PhD in electrical engineering. The focus of her research was hydro power in Nepal. She then worked for a charity using technology to tackle poverty in developing countries.
Year born: 1962
Research Areas: Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Public Engagement