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W
HILE THE world is changing, there
are still many people who think
about a man in a lab quote when
they hear the word scientist. But radiation
chemist Daynia Pinnock hopes to change
that.
Though the concept of a scientist being a
man is something that should be done with in
the 21st century, it is not. However, people
are not all to blame for this stereotype
because, truthfully, women are sometimes
intimidated by the field. Pinnock noted that
science and technology is becoming the lead-
ing wave as it pertains to careers. She encour-
ages women to explore the many different
fields that they can be a part of just by study-
ing the sciences.
“Embrace the challenge because it really is
not easy. All of us are curious or creative, and
I would tell them to channel their curiosity
and creativity into something groundbreaking
– into science and technology because it is the
way to the future,” she said.
SCIENCE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES
She elaborated that studying the sciences
not only creates opportunities in terms of jobs,
but helps one to understand the world. Once
you grasp the concept you can use it in differ-
ent arenas. She is now practising nuclear
medicine.
Pinnock hopes to further her studies, but
has no plans on changing her field of study in
the future because she is living her dream.
She encourages youths to do the same,
whatever that means for them. She said it is
important that they chase their passion and
not worry about the money, as she believes
that will come. She said that some might not
even know what their dreams are, but as they
explore different fields they
will get that feeling when they
are doing something that they
love, and that is the feeling that
they should follow.
While she is devoted to her
work, she does
believe in a bal-
anced life and is
currently mov-
ing forward in
her personal
life as well, as
mother to a six week old
baby boy named Zane. You could
hardly tell that she just had a child, and
she is currently engaged to Mark Lawrence.
She does have a full plate – a new baby, wed-
ding planning and a budding career to juggle.
She is happy and excited about the future.
There are days we all get tired, even when
we are doing the things that we love ,and Pin-
nock is no exception. On days like those Pin-
nock, a woman who loves her ‘me time’ takes
some time for herself watching a comedy
series or two. She might grab a good book as
well. Otherwise, it is her fiancé to the rescue,
as well as her mother, with fun conversation.
“I am big on family, so talking to them
always helps me out,” she told
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Science and Technology
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Daynia Pinnock
hopes to inspire
“Embrace the challenge because
it really is not easy. All of us are
curious or creative, and I would
tell them to channel their
curiosity and creativity into
something groundbreaking ...”