May 22, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Dr. Terry Reynolds: Grace, Grit, and the Art of Discovery If you ask Dr. Terry Reynolds what keeps her going after 14 years of working in entomology, the answer isn’t just insects, it’s purpose. As a Senior Research Technician and Collections Manager at the...
May 22, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Sinethemba Ntshangase: Quiet Strength in the Service of Science For Sinethemba Ntshangase, working in the herbarium is more than a job; it’s a purposeful path grounded in a passion for taxonomy and a belief in the power of natural science collections to support...
May 16, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Nelisiwe Mary Manukuza: Curating the Future, One Shell at a Time For Nelisiwe Mary Manukuza, working in natural science collections is more than just a profession; it’s a calling rooted in curiosity and purpose. As a Research Technician at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum,...
May 16, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Nonkululeko Ntshangase: Leading with Integrity, Rooted in Nature For Nonkululeko Ntshangase, her career began where many profound stories do — in the rural landscapes of her childhood. “I didn’t even know what Botany was,” she recalls. But when applying to university,...
May 16, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Mandisa Ndlela: Driven by Curiosity, Grounded in Growth For Mandisa Ndlela, a career in entomology didn’t start with a plan; it started with curiosity. “I began as a databasing intern knowing very little about the work,” she says. “But I was so fascinated, I just had...
