In a news gotten from the verified social media page of Professor Rita Orji, she is celebrating her big success as she was recently awarded the prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship by The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada in recognition of her research works.
Rita Orji is a Professor of Computer Science in Canada and is notable for her research works in Canada and in the world at large which without doubt have contributed to knowledge.
In a memory lane, she recalled growing up in her little village in Owelli-court, Enugu State and the days she participated in hawking for the basic needs of life.
As someone from a humble background, she noted how she desired and prayed fervently to attend university which came to reality as she attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria where she graduated with a first-class degree.
In her early school days, she demonstrated clarity of purpose and believed so much in the beauty of her dream as she took her studies very seriously as expected of a devoted student passionate to attain success and excellence in whatever she set her mind to accomplish.
Her research prowess earned her so many teamwork opportunities including Canada Research Chair in persuasive Tech and Director of Persuasive Computing Lab which is notable for designing interactive tech interventions to solve real-life problems & promote behavior change.
In 2021 she emerged as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network in the Science and Tech category, recognizing her contributions and commitment to technology advancement.
Aside from her recognition in research works, she is one of the most popular influencers in the world with organic followers and fans all over the countries of planet Earth.
Reacting to the announcement of her award of the prestigious Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, she revealed that the award is the most prestigious Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) grant for early-career researchers.
Prof. Rita Orji’s story is indeed an inspiration and motivation for young people, especially those nursing the feeling of allowing their background to hold them down from pursuing success in life and the validity of their dreams.