Susan Murabana

Susan Murabana Owen is a Kenyan astronomer. The co-founder of Travelling Telescope, she is known for her efforts to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Africa, particularly among girls. Quotes There’s a satisfaction you get from going to a school, talking to the children, and seeing their reaction and their anticipation. A 12-year-old boy in eastern Kenya even told us, ‘I used to think scientists lie, but now I believe in science. There’s something about the sky that makes you want to experience it with other people. I would like to build an observatory there and invite people to come and learn about space and watch special events like meteor showers. I want to have a little base, somewhere for us to sit and enjoy the sky with whoever wants to share it. I thought I was going to inspire them [the children]. Instead, I was inspired too. External links Category:Living people Category:Astronomers from Kenya Category:Women scientists from Kenya Category:People from Nairobi