As a member and regional coordinator of Women Academics in Construction (WAiC), Dr. Miriam participates in and contributes to webinar series that connect academics and practitioners across the built environment sector in Africa and beyond.
Women Academics in Construction (WAiC) is a professional network that supports women navigating academic and professional careers in construction-related disciplines including architecture, engineering, quantity surveying, and urban planning. The network operates across Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, and other countries.
WAiC runs a webinar series, mentorship programmes, and advocacy initiatives aimed at advancing the visibility and development of women in the built environment academy. Its webinar series brings together academics, practitioners, and thought leaders from across the sector to discuss themes relevant to career growth, wellbeing, and scholarship.
Dr. Miriam has been involved with WAiC both as a participant in its webinar series and, since 2025, as the Regional Coordinator for East Nigeria, responsible for coordinating WAiC activities within her zone.
Regional Coordinator, East Nigeria (2025 to date) — She represents FUTO, Owerri within the WAiC network and contributes to the planning and delivery of webinar and mentorship activities for the East Nigeria zone.
WAiC Regional Coordinators, 2025. Dr. Miriam is listed as Coordinator, East Nigeria (Federal University of Technology, Owerri)
The two webinar appearances below are documented with event flyers, presentation materials, and direct confirmation. Both are part of the WAiC Webinar Series.
"Navigating Research, Practice, and Impact"
Dr. Miriam delivered a presentation drawing on her experience as an architect, educator, and researcher to guide young academics in the built environment on navigating the early and mid stages of an academic career.
Topics Covered in the Presentation
Contributed as a panelist, speaking from personal experience on sustaining wellbeing across a long career in architecture and construction academia.
As a panelist on this session, Dr. Miriam shared reflections from her own career journey on the importance of emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing in sustaining a long and productive academic life in the construction and built environment field.
Dr. Miriam is available to participate in future webinars and online seminars as a presenter, panelist, or discussant, particularly on the themes below.
Post-occupancy modifications, sustainable public housing design, and housing policy gaps in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
Research identity, strategic publishing, integrating practice with scholarship, and navigating academic progression in the built environment.
Barriers and opportunities for women in architecture and construction-related academic careers, and the role of networks like WAiC.
If you are organising a webinar or online seminar and would like Dr. Miriam to contribute as a presenter or panelist, reach out through the contact page with your event details and proposed topic.
Dr. Miriam is actively seeking collaborations in research, co-authorship, speaking invitations, mentorship partnerships, and funded project work. If your goals align with hers, she would like to hear from you.