Posted on August 17, 2021
NAS Women: Making a difference in the lives of other people makes the world a better place
Women’s Month: Focus on Prof Serena Coetzee
Q: Job title and in which department/research entity do you work?
A: Professor and Head of Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology
Q: What has been the highlight of your career?
A: Too many to choose one that stands out. I make sure that there is something, however small, to celebrate at the end of each year.
Q: What inspires you?
A: Making a difference in the lives of other people and thereby making the world a better place
Q: What challenges have you experienced in your career?
A: Many! But I like to see them as opportunities ;-)
Q: What message do you have for the youth of South Africa?
A: Hang in there. If each of you gives your best, then the future will be a better place than today.
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