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#AlumoftheWeek — John Ndolo AIMS Ghana ‘21

Posted on 2023-03-31 by Daniella Kayigamba

One secret to success is giving all your energy to your aim. Digging deeper to find all the resources that can get you there and making all the sacrifices there is to make. This attitude has been the exact thing we can say about the students we train at AIMS. They go all out to […]

A conversion with Dr. Rhoda Hawkins

Posted on 2023-03-17 by Daniella Kayigamba

As a child I was fascinated by the natural world around me and wanted to understand things. My love of nature, God’s creation, and questioning mind led me to study science. I dreamed of being a scientist because I found the idea of doing scientific research exciting. I’ve also always enjoyed teaching and seeing the […]

A conversation with Dr. Coura Balde

Posted on 2023-03-08 by Daniella Kayigamba

Through the month of March, we hope to showcase the incredible women academic directors from AIMS centres across the continent. We celebrate the talent, dedication, and creativity of the women who are driving innovation and excellence in mathematical sciences education in Africa. We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery, as we […]

#AlumoftheWeek — George Osafo, AIMS Ghana ‘22

Posted on 2023-02-10 by Daniella Kayigamba

“Ghana’s first Girls’ STEM High School gets the best of teachers trained by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)”. Since its introduction in 2020, the AIMS Masters in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) program has targeted the best high school teachers in Ghana to give them additional training to make them more competent in […]

#AlumnoftheWeek— Kawoura Beltako, AIMS Ghana‘14

Posted on 2023-02-03 by Daniella Kayigamba

Energy is defined to be the ability to do work. This definition is basic yet entails a lot to know about energy and how it applies to our daily life, healthcare delivery, education, and general production. Africa is blessed as a continent with several natural resources that aid in the generation and usage of energy. […]

#AlumoftheWeek — Daphne T. Machangara, AIMS Cameroon ‘19

Posted on 2023-01-27 by Daniella Kayigamba

Do I have to hold a first-degree certificate in Mathematics before I can apply to AIMS? What if I read Economics for my undergraduate studies or Engineering? Is there any chance for me? The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a training centre of excellence that grooms and nurtures its students beyond mathematics. This […]

#AlumoftheWeek — Denis Awany, AIMS Tanzania ‘16

Posted on 2023-01-20 by Daniella Kayigamba

“As a person in STEM and cognizant of the general challenges faced by young people in our communities, I am always baffled by the thought of leveraging my academic success to help others achieve their dreams”. These are the words of our Alum of the week. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the South African Tuberculosis […]

AIMS-IVADO Data Science Fellowship Program: New Horizons in STEM Research

Posted on 2023-01-16 by Daniella Kayigamba

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the second cohort of the AIMS-IVADO Data Science Fellowship program. This collaborative initiative resumed following the recent lifting of COVID-19 international travel restrictions and the reopening of in-person academic activities. From September to […]

#AlumoftheWeek — Marcy Audrey Demafo Nangmo, AIMS Rwanda ‘22

Posted on 2023-01-13 by Daniella Kayigamba

The African Institute for Mathematical Science (AIMS) has over the past 20 years given opportunities to African youth of diverse backgrounds, including poor socioeconomic, displaced migrants, etc. With a particular interest in providing access to more females in a male-dominated area, the Institute reserves at least 30% slot for females across all its Centres. The […]

AIMS Alumni awarded SERVIR innovation grants to enhance remote sensing and Earth observations services.

Posted on 2022-12-12 by Daniella Kayigamba

The world is facing numerous challenges that continue to put our existence in danger. From floods, which uproot vast populations, and droughts, which cause food crises, to an increase in seasonal temperatures. The importance of coastal ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses in reducing the effects of climate change and enhancing human wellbeing has also been […]