Salma Fahmy
Hi, I’m Salma Fahmy Mokhtar Fahmy Sherif, a STEM Red Sea student passionate about science, medicine, and technology.
About Me
Salma Fahmy Mokhtar Fahmy Sherif
From: Kafr El-Sheikh – Mahallet Al-Qasb
Born: 9/9/2009
Salma is a STEM Red Sea student, researcher, and innovator passionate about science, medicine, and technology.
She has participated in several international and local programs and competitions, including IYNA, MedSTEMPowered,
Kode With Klossy, Yalla Success Hackathon, CIEP, Moonshot Pirates, TEDx roles, IC-SIT, IC-ESI, UGRF, Resala STEM,
and is co-founder of Team Refqa (رفقة).
Achievements
IYNA – International Youth Neuroscience Association
Youth-led nonprofit focused on neuroscience. Offers online events, summer courses, and chapters in schools to inspire future neuroscientists.
MedSTEMPowered
Global, student-run nonprofit empowering youth aiming for M.D. degrees or STEM careers through workshops and speaker events.
Kode With Klossy (KWK)
Free coding bootcamps for girls and gender-expansive youth (13–18). Teaches web, mobile, and data science in collaborative, inclusive settings.
Yalla Success Hackathon
Empowering young Arab women through workshops, mentorship, and hackathons for career & personal growth.
CIEP – Community-Building Intercultural Exchange Program
Virtual 5-week exchange program exploring global cultures, civic leadership, languages, and SDGs through workshops and dialogue.
Moonshot Pirates
Global movement of changemakers. Offers bootcamps, mentorship, and challenge programs to empower youth in innovation and community work.
TEDx Millennium – HR Role
Part of Human Resources team, organizing team operations, recruitment, and volunteer coordination.
TEDx Red Sea – Marketing Role
Worked in marketing — event promotion, brand identity, and communication campaigns.
Finalist – IC-SIT, IC-ESI & UGRF
Reached semi-final/final stages in multiple competitions.
Volunteer – Resala STEM Association
Contributed to community-driven STEM education and support.
Skills
- ✔ Research & Analysis
- ✔ Science Communication
- ✔ STEM Project Development
- ✔ Coding & Programming
- ✔ Public Speaking
- ✔ Team Leadership
- ✔ Event Organization