06/04/2026
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From the labs of the University of Buea to the classrooms of Bafoussam, one woman is proving that brilliance is not a fixed trait, but an evolving capacity. This month, STEM Girls Connect is proud to spotlight Dr. Agbor Evelyn, a leader who is "lifting as she climbs."
Dr. Evelyn holds a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Buea, a Teacher's Diploma in Biology from the Higher Teacher Training College Bambili, an MSc in Applied Parasitology and Vector Biology from the University of Bamenda, and a PhD in Food Processing Technology from the African Centre of Excellence for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER), Benue State University, Makurdi, a World Bank sponsored centre of excellence. A continuous learner at heart, she has earned multiple certifications through platforms including Unitar, Coursera, FAO, and YALI, one of which earned her the title of Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals in February 2024.
As a Biology teacher at the Government Bilingual High School Bafoussam and a passionate food technologist, Dr. Evelyn specializes in developing innovative, safe, and sustainable food products with a clear mission: mitigating postharvest losses and contributing to SDG 2, Zero Hunger. Her entrepreneurial spirit gave birth to AKA Foods, a business that transforms and packages locally harvested food crops into semi-finished and finished products, extending shelf life and improving food security in her community.
But Dr. Evelyn's impact goes far beyond the lab and the classroom. Driven by a deep zeal for female education, she founded Meet The Girl-MTG Cameroon, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM and equipping them with income-generating skills for long-term sustainability. Visit them at ๐ www.meetthegirlcameroon.org. She has also established a STEM Club in her school and has trained more than 100 youths in food transformation and entrepreneurship, proof that her investment in the next generation is not just a passion, it is a practice.
๐ฌ Her message to young girls in STEM:
"Keep chasing your curiosity and never doubt your ability to succeed in STEM. Do not be afraid of failure, we learn from mistakes. Don't let your background pull you down. Your ideas matter. Your voice is powerful. The future of innovation needs girls like you."
She is a teacher, a scientist, an entrepreneur, and a movement builder. Isn't she absolutely phenomenal?
๐ Do you know a remarkable woman in STEM or want to be spotlighted? Reach out to us and let's celebrate her story together!
