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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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 […]
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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“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 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 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, […]