Doctor Rebecca Dielschneider, Assistant Professor of Biology at Providence University College, has been fascinated with science since she was young and is glad to see the International Day of Women and Girls in Sciences being celebrated in Canada.

She has studied Microbiology and Immunology most recently at the University of Manitoba where she earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Immunology. The professor was named as one of Manitoba's Top 40 under 40 in 2016.

Today, she "wears many hats" at Providence University College and enjoys sharing her passion for science with young students.

As a professor, she is able to share her passion with her students.

Importance of Women and Girls in Science

Dr. Dielschneider has noticed that in her classrooms, she has more women than men enrolled.

"More women tend to enter a field when they have a role model to look up to," Dr. Dielschnieder says.

In her own work, Dr. Dielschneider has found women tend to be drawn to the ecological sciences the most. Dr. Deilschnieder herself studied cancer in her younger years and is continuing to study immunization. 

 

God in Science

Dr. Dielschneider sees God "in the microscope."

The scientist finds that she can easily connect her faith to her work in the sciences. 

"Christianity and science can mix together so well. I really enjoy working in a Christian environment as a scientist." Deilschnieder says. 

She now teaches science to students at a Christian university.

"I never thought I would have the opportunity to work in a Christian environment." 

Role Models

Doctor Dielschneider attributes her success in finding role models in the field. Seeing and working with other female scientists encouraged her to continue her work in the sciences.

She hopes to continue to guide young people in the sciences with her role as an educator and role model.