Interview with engineer Nina Drakulić
Curious, resourceful, good-natured, and warm-hearted. Telecommunications engineer Nina Drakulić persistently pushes her limits.
Through the “Luča” project she showed that even the sky is not the limit. She is part of the team that is responsible for the first Montenegrin satellite that will launched into space.
She likes to help others and create a positive environment around her.
She has always loved the natural sciences.
“I took more serious steps during college, and in 2016 I started taking high school students to world competitions in robotics. Three years later I founded the organisation “Montenegrobotics,” which aims to promote and popularise STEM disciplines in Montenegro,” explains Nina.
Her biggest supporter is her mother. But there were also people who tried to discourage her, with sentences such as: What’s the point, it’s hard for you.
Numerous awards, international recognitions, and projects, however, cannot be measured against the fact that Nina is a true role model for young girls.
“Several girls decided to follow the path of science because of me, and that is my biggest asset so far,” Nina points out.
STEM disciplines are very important.
“They are involved in almost all aspects of modern life, including health, transportation, security, food production, energy, art, and entertainment. Also, STEM encourages critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and teamwork,” explained Nina in an interview with Europe House.
She told girls who are interested in STEM-related careers and education that they are capable of achieving anything they want, to believe in themselves, to follow their hearts, and to not let traditional gender stereotypes stop them from following their dreams.
“Don’t be afraid to make a mistake, mistakes are a natural part of learning and it’s important to accept them as an opportunity to learn something new. Be persistent and don’t give up in the face of challenges”, concludes this inspiring girl.