An African scientist solved a 70-year old problem of how to stop recurring infectious diseases

Cameroonian scientist Dr Wilfred Ndifon has proposed a solution to a 70-year old immunological mystery relating to the original antigenic sin. This complex problem has played havoc with efforts to fight infectious diseases, particularly in places such as Africa where people can suffer successive infections. Ndifon and Tolullah Oni are two of 12 Next Einstein […]

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These are the Young African Scientists and Technologists the World needs to watch out for according to the Next Einstein Forum (NEF)

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) fellows listed below also attest to the depth of talent amongst African scientists. Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), has announced the NEF Fellows Class. The 12 individuals, are some of Africa’s top scientists and technologists under 42 years of age. On […]

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Math Professor Nancy Neudauer Receives Third Fulbright Award

Pacific University Mathematics associate professor Nancy Neudauer has received her third Fulbright Specialist Award in as many years to advance math education in Africa. Neudauer will travel to Cameroon later this year to develop a location for the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences’ highly successful Next Einstein Initiative, something she did in Tanzania last year […]

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Math Professor Nancy Neudauer Receives Third Fulbright Award

Pacific University Mathematics associate professor Nancy Neudauer has received her third Fulbright Specialist Award in as many years to advance math education in Africa. Neudauer will travel to Cameroon later this year to develop a location for the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences’ highly successful Next Einstein Initiative, something she did in Tanzania last year […]

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Next Einstein Forum on the search for 54 of Africa’s top young science and technology ambassadors

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 […]

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Développement des sciences : L’Afrique en quête du futur Einstein

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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More efforts required in science, mathematics subjects – ministry

“Students and teachers in both primary and secondary schools are encouraged to place more effort in science and mathematics as the basis of socio-economic development of the country. Assistant Director in the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Dr Chacha Musabi made the call here over the weekend when addressing the African Institute for Mathematical […]

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African nations urged to invest much more in mathematical study

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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African nations urged to invest much more in mathematical study

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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Solving the funding conundrum: A state-university partnership may be the fix that’s needed

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 […]

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