Thembelihle Chaza, Fulbrighter at Rice University

WEBSITE(S)| Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Program

Home Country: Zimbabwe
Program: Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
University: National University of Science and Technology (Bulawayo)
Pronouns: she/her
Languages: English, Ndebele, Shona

I was born and raised in a small village in Lupane, Zimbabwe. I completed a BSc (Honors) in Biological Sciences at the Midlands State University and a Masters in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology at the National University of Science and Technology. My research interests lie in developing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.

On Houston & Rice:

The design and architecture at Rice is breathtaking!

On Fulbright:

The Fulbright program gives opportunities for world-class scholarly training and cultural exchange.

Fun Fact:

I love singing!