{"id":13729,"date":"2024-11-26T13:33:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/snt-en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=13729"},"modified":"2024-11-29T08:38:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T07:38:27","slug":"four-life-lessons-from-farah-alibay","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/snt-en\/news\/four-life-lessons-from-farah-alibay\/","title":{"rendered":"Four life lessons from Farah Alibay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Montreal to Mars &#8211; this is Farah Alibay&#8217;s extraordinary journey. The space engineer at NASA&#8217;s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shared her story about growth in the face of adversity during an inspiring lecture at the University of Luxembourg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"a-journey-paved-with-challenges-and-nuggets-of-wisdom\"\n    >\n<h2>A journey paved with challenges and nuggets of wisdom<\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alibay gave candid insights into the biases she faced as a\u202fFrench-speaking woman of colour from Canada, pursuing a career in the male-dominated field of aerospace engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-unilux-blocks-gallery-carousel\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiper-gallery\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"A gallery of images\">\n        <!-- Swiper button Next & Prev -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-nav\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-nav__container\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-nav__grid\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-next\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-prev\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-left \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-left\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- swiper slides -->\n        <ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n            \n<li class=\"swiper-slide\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image swiper-slide__bg object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"Farah Alibay\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/IMG_9187bis-scaled.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/IMG_9187bis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/IMG_9187bis-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/IMG_9187bis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/IMG_9187bis-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/IMG_9187bis-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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Don\u2019t close the door on yourself before someone else does.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Create your own space<\/strong>:\u202fBe proactive! Knock on doors, build your network, attend workshops and talks, and apply for roles even if you\u2019re not 100% qualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Surround yourself with the right people<\/strong>:\u202fFind allies who will amplify your voice, support you, and ensure you have a seat at the table. Your community matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Be empathetic<\/strong>:\u202fRespect and value those around you. By fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, we can all grow and thrive together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farah Alibay&#8217;s resilience shone through as she recounted not only the challenges but also the solutions she found &#8211; speaking up, building a support network, and breaking barriers one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-unilux-blocks-gallery-carousel\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiper-gallery\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"A gallery of images\">\n        <!-- Swiper button Next & Prev -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-nav\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-nav__container\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-nav__grid\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-next\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-prev\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-left \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-left\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- swiper slides -->\n        <ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n            \n<li class=\"swiper-slide\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image swiper-slide__bg object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"Farah Alibay visits SnT Infrastructures\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/DSC_0010-scaled.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/DSC_0010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/DSC_0010-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/DSC_0010-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/DSC_0010-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/DSC_0010-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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On the brink of quitting, a supportive colleague vowed to help change things, and over time, she gained the respect she deserved. By speaking up, building a support network, and finding allies, Farah overcame challenges and broke barriers one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"giving-people-a-renewed-sense-of-hope\"\n    >\n<strong>Giving people a renewed sense of hope<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Farah Alibay\u2019s talk, organised by the Gender Equality Office, concluded the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/about\/gender-equality\/women-leaders\/\">Women Leaders Lecture Series<\/a>, leaving attendees with a renewed sense of purpose and hope. \u201cHer reflections on navigating challenges reminded us of the importance of creating spaces for ourselves and working together to make the impossible possible,\u201d noted a representative from the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of her visit, the space engineer visited SnT\u2019s state-of-the-art research facilities, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/snt-en\/facilities\/lunalab\/\">LunaLab<\/a>, where she learned about the centre\u2019s innovative Astronaut VR Training Simulation. SnT was thrilled to welcome Alibay and host this event, as the centre is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity in research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a fully packed conference room, the speaker also engaged in lively discussions with participants, including students from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/study-programs\/master-in-space-technologies-and-business\/\">Master in Space Technologies and Business<\/a> programme, providing inspiration and insights to the next generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Farah Alibay\u2019s story serves as a powerful reminder that perseverance, community, and empathy are critical in turning dreams into reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pictures: SnT\/University of Luxembourg<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":326,"featured_media":13736,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"featured_image_focal_point":[],"show_featured_caption":false,"ulux_newsletter_groups":"","uluxPostTitle":"","uluxPrePostTitle":"","_trash_the_other_posts":false,"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false},"news-category":[4,3],"news-topic":[24],"organisation":[184,226],"authorship":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.3 (Yoast SEO v22.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Four life lessons from Farah Alibay - SnT news I University of Luxembourg<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From Montreal to Mars - this is Farah Alibay&#039;s extraordinary journey. 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