GDGoC x WiSE Presents: Lessons From Women Who Inspire

Habib University, University Avenue, Karachi, 75290

GDG on Campus Habib University - Karachi, Pakistan

Celebrate women in STEM and academia at Habib University! Hear inspiring stories of resilience, leadership, and innovation from Anisa Ahmed, Dr. Hadiqa Maqsood, and Faiza Yousuf. Join us on Oct 30, 2025, 1:00–2:15 PM at Tariq Rafi Hall. Submit your questions here (https://forms.office.com/r/8yjbkEsF2S). HU students only.

Oct 30, 8:00 – 9:15 AM (UTC)

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Key Themes

Women Techmakers

About this event

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion celebrating women who have made their mark in STEM and academia. Hear their stories of perseverance, leadership, and innovation as they reflect on their experiences, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the lessons that shaped their journeys.

🗓 Date: 30th October 2025

🕐 Time: 1:00 – 2:15 PM

📍 Venue: Tariq Rafi Hall

Our panel brings together three remarkable faculty members:

Anisa Ahmed: An alumnus, Fulbright Scholar and now a Dean’s Fellow at Habib University, Anisa is a passionate and determined researcher and developer specializing in computer graphics. She loves working on projects that merge her interests in graphics, web development, and animation, and she actively engages in initiatives that promote women in technology.

Hadiqa Maqsood: An Assistant Professor at iSciM, Habib University and a Biosystems Engineer with a background in Urban and Infrastructure Engineering, Dr. Hadiqa completed her master’s in Water and Environment from the University of Brighton (UK) and her Ph.D. in Irrigation Management from the University of Arizona (USA). With a keen interest in interdisciplinary research, she integrates planning, management, data analysis, and remote sensing to promote sustainable solutions

Faiza Yousuf: A seasoned Product and Program Leader and serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building tech products, leading teams, and driving innovation. As the Founder of WomenInTechPK, Co-founder of CodeGirls, and Adjunct Faculty at Habib University, she continues to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in technology, creating meaningful opportunities for women and underserved communities globally.

Got a question for our panelists? This is your chance to engage directly with our inspiring speakers! 🌟

Whether it’s about their journeys in STEM, overcoming challenges, or finding balance in their professional and personal growth — we want to hear from you!

Submit your questions here: https://forms.office.com/r/8yjbkEsF2S

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from women who continue to break barriers and inspire us!

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR HABIB UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

When

When

Thursday, October 30, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Nehal Naeem Haji

    Campus Lead

  • Manal Hasan

    Campus Co-Lead