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Prof of Comp Sci, Canada Research Chair,@CRC_CRC in Persuasive Tech @DalhousieU, Director @PCLab_Dal, HCI,Digital Health, Opinions mine "contact.ritaorji@gmail"
Apr 4, 2023 4 tweets 1 min read
'Do you Still Remember those Awkward Days in School During Exams?

1. When a bright student tells the invigilator that question 4 has a problem, but you've already answered it

2.When a fellow student asks for graph paper, but you've finished & didn't see anywhere it was required 3. When the invigilator says jump question 6 we will rectify it later, but it was the question you enjoyed most when answering...😟 😱😲

4. When you see people busy using rulers and you are wondering what is going on...😣😫😫
Jan 22, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
Did I forget to tell you?

The 22 years old girl bought her flight ticket to travel for the fully-funded Master's degree program!

Thanks to everyone who weighed in! Pray for focus and wish her good luck!
Jan 22, 2022 5 tweets 1 min read
The story of the 22yr old girl who was told by boyfriend to choose btw him & a fully-funded scholarship I shared trended "She's 22" and "At 22"

Most importantly, it's driving some discussions in the real world

Parents are holding real discussions with kids abt their priorities Many churches are hosting seminars for youths on related topics

I was invited to speak on some of them.

Ladies, always choose YOU first!

Teach ur daughters to put themselves first!

Teach them that it is okay to have personal dreams other than getting married, and pursue them.
Jan 15, 2022 7 tweets 2 min read
Woke up to an email from a lady who got a fully-funded admission for an MSc abroad

Her 'boyfriend' told her to choose btn the admission & him

She seeks advice

I don't interfere in relationship issues but think it's unfair to put her in such a state

People have diff priorities My only question was:

What is at stake if you choose one option over another?

Based on this and your priorities, you can decide on what to do if he refuses to change his stand

She said, the guy may break up with her and he promised to marry her.
Oct 26, 2021 4 tweets 3 min read
I'm humbled and honoured to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network @WXN

I'm a winner in the Science and Tech category, recognizing my contributions and commitment to tech advancement as well as diversity and inclusion in #STEM. Image Special thanks to my mentors, supporters, students, family, and to a workplace that continually strive to create an environment that fosters diversity & inclusion, @dalfcs.