Dakar sera, du 8 au 10 mars 2016, la capitale africaine et mondiale de la science avec la tenue du « Next Einstein Forum » (Nef) en présence de plusieurs chefs d’Etat et d’une quinzaine de Prix Nobel. Les organisateurs l’assurent, ce ne sera pas un événement de plus, sans lendemain… Comment trouver une vraie place dans le gotha […]
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African nations have been urged to invest heavily in schools so that they can be able to produce large number of mathematicians and scientists to spur the continent’s socio-economic development. “The current situation is appalling as large number of students in our schools across the region is running away from studying mathematics,” said Musabi Chacha, […]
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In answering the question of how to establish a balance between the developmental agenda and educational objectives, Barry Green of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), suggested a more robust engagement was needed with political leaders. “We need to be upfront with them, really engage and show what we can do and how we […]
If you’re a young African with with a passion for community engagement and a strong track record in the science and technology spaces, then this might pique your interest. The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) has launched the search for fifty-four of Africa’s top young science and technology ambassadors, one from each African country. Click here […]
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) on the African continent. The signing took place at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. […]
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) on the African continent. The signing took place at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, […]
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Ghana has held its 3rd graduation ceremony to award 40 students with master’s degrees in Mathematical Science in Cape Coast. The graduates made up of 12 females and 28 males, eight of whom received Professor Allotey Meritorious award were drawn from 16 African countries. Prof Francis Kofi Ampenyi Alottey, […]
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Mastercard Foundation announced a major investment that aims to support young African women interested in STEM-related careers. Growing up, Armanda Kouassi’s math and science grades were so high that it seemed a natural fit for her to pursue the science, technology, engineering, or mathematics route. But none of her female classmates was headed down that […]
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In the last decade, Africa has experienced unprecedented economic growth and some of the continent’s industries – retailing, manufacturing, banking, telecommunications, construction and private investment – are booming. But as Africa undergoes unprecedented transformation and growth, challenges such as the impacts of climate change on economic sectors like agriculture, the spread of disease and the […]