Hawa completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame in 2023, earning a degree in Chemistry. During her time at Notre Dame, she conducted research in an analytical chemistry lab focused on detecting counterfeit pharmaceuticals in low and middle-income countries using cost-effective Paper Analytical Devices (PADs). For her future career goals, she aspires to investigate the religious, traditional, and cultural beliefs that shape the behavior of pregnant women towards pregnancy and childbirth in rural and poor urban areas of Northern Nigeria. Her aim is to identify incentives that might be sufficient to overcome reluctance to skilled birth delivery, building on the concepts present in Finland’s “baby boxes.” Pursuing a PhD will enable her to gain a deeper understanding of this issue.