Creativity from the strengths of women
More than 24 years attached to the podium, Dr. Le Thi Bao Chau - Head of the Faculty of Agriculture (Can Tho College of Economics and Technology) - has proven that in science and technology, the limit does not depend on gender but lies in the heart of love for the profession.
A strong mark in Ms. Chau's creative journey is the "Recirculating Essential Oil Distillation System" which won the Second Prize at the City level and the Third Prize nationwide in the 7th Self-made Training Equipment Competition in 2022. This initiative not only increases visuality, helps students quickly absorb knowledge and form professional skills, but also creates excitement in teaching and learning, thereby improving the quality of school training.
Or the scientific conference at the faculty level "Green Agriculture" organized in the 2024-2025 academic year by her and colleagues has become an important forum to help lecturers and students improve their specialized knowledge and make correct career orientations.
When asked about the motivation to spend hundreds of hours outside of the curriculum to research, Ms. Chau emphasized that what motivates women in teaching agricultural techniques to create initiatives lies in the desire to do a good job with enthusiasm, intelligence and understanding.
That is the love for the profession, love for both the agricultural and teaching professions. The desire to help learners understand and work well after graduation has helped me always think, improve teaching methods, practical equipment,... Moreover, I myself also want to contribute to sustainable agriculture and the community," Ms. Chau shared.
Stepping into the field of technical teaching - which is considered a strength of men - Dr. Bao Chau has a very unique perspective. The female PhD emphasized that subtle observation and patience are the advantages and strengths for her and her female colleagues to form practical initiatives that are easy to apply to production reality.
Women have advantages in keen observation, patience and meticulousness. This is the "key" to forming practical initiatives. I always aspire that my initiatives will help farmers reduce risks, reduce heavy labor and increase income," Ms. Chau confided.
The keeper of the fire
Not only good at her profession, Dr. Le Thi Bao Chau is also known as an exemplary Trade Union official, always dedicated to taking care of union members. In her role as Head of the Propaganda and Women's Affairs Department of the school's grassroots Trade Union (CĐCS), she is an important factor in spreading the spirit of emulation "Good Labor, Creative Labor".
Looking back at the journey of more than two decades, she affirmed that she has never been alone but always receives companionship and support from school leaders to the Trade Union and colleagues.
School leaders always have orientations and mechanisms to encourage active and creative lecturers. In particular, the grassroots trade union is always a solid support, regularly asking and mobilizing resources to support brothers in developing their expertise. It is the spirit of responsibility and understanding of the collective that has added creative ideas to me," Ms. Chau confided.
Assessing his colleague, Teacher Chau Minh Tan - Chairman of the school's grassroots trade union - affirmed that in addition to professional duties, Dr. Le Thi Bao Chau is also an exemplary and enthusiastic member of the Executive Committee of the grassroots trade union, becoming a bright example for union members to follow.
In the emulation movement "Good Labor, Creative Labor", Ms. Chau always plays an important role in spreading the emulation spirit, encouraging innovation, creativity, and initiatives, as shown through the organization of scientific research activities, implementing many good initiatives recognized by the City People's Committee for effective application, with a nationwide scope of influence. Thereby, making an important contribution to building the Faculty of Agriculture to excellently complete its tasks for many consecutive years with lecturers and employees.
