Melissa Muller is an impressive young woman from Cape Town who has become a symbol of hope for budding engineers throughout South Africa. Her outstanding academic achievements, including being the nation’s top Mathematics scholar, are a source of inspiration for young women seeking to venture into STEM fields. The EUfunded Horizon 2020 program and the Blue Card scheme could provide Muller with opportunities to widen her perspective through international exposure and experience. Overall, Muller’s story reminds us that dedication and hard work are fundamental to academic and professional excellence.
