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Fields and Perimeter Support the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Next Einstein Initiative
2020-07-09
The Fields and Perimeter Institutes are pleased to announce the renewal of the Fields-Perimeter Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship program for an additional five years. Launched in 2013, these prestigious fellowships provide the opportunity for recent PhD graduates who are African nationals working in areas of mathematical sciences or fundamental theoretical physics to spend one year at […]AIMS Cameroon and Mastercard Foundation Run Online Innovation Challenge.
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation recently held a social innovation competition for current AIMS Mastercard scholars and alumni at AIMS Cameroon under its Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund (MCF – SIEF). The program which took place on 2-9 August 2020 is aimed at equipping members of the […]
AIMS Alumnus impacts the needy in Reno
Blaize Akanaab Abuntori from Ghana is contributing to the fight against COVID-19. An AIMS Cameroon, Mastercard Foundation Scholar alumnus, Blaize is currently a PhD student at the University of Nevada, who hands out healthy burritos to people without stable shelter in downtown Reno. Read more about his community work. […]
AIMS Alumnus at the service of his community during the COVID-19 outbreak
Shamsuddeen Ibrahim founded the Numeracy Aid Foundation (NAF) in Yola City, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Formerly known as Shamsuddeen Ibrahim Numeracy Foundation (SINF), the foundation fosters interest and knowledge of numeracy and other related fields among underprivileged children in Nigeria and other African countries. NAF is especially beneficial to children at the elementary level of education […]
Harnessing home-grown talent for the advancement of Africa
In line with the 2020 theme Youth Engagement for Global Action, we highlight the work of some of our alumni who are making an impact in their communities. […]
AIMS Teaching Training Program rolls out Math’s Clinic in Rwanda
On 13th October 2018, the AIMS Teacher Training Program in Rwanda, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation’s Leaders in Teaching Program, launched its public engagement activity, the Math’s Clinic in Kayumbu, Kamonyi District. The Math’s Clinic forms part of the community outreach and public engagement efforts of the program to bring together various stakeholders to dialogue […]
AIMS Trains Next Generation of Climate Scientists.
Facilitating high quality research which addresses African development challenges is a key pillar of African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) strategy. Climate change is one of the world’s grand challenges and continuous to define issues of our time with Africa being one of the continents at high risk. Shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, […]
Announcing the second cohort of AIMS Women in Climate Change Science Fellows.
Meet 3 African women scientists fighting to save humanity The African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) today announces its second cohort of the AIMS Women in Climate Change Science Fellowship whose research is contributing to the fight to preserve humanity in the face of climate change. “It gives me great pleasure to announce the second […]
AIMS and Rakuten Europe Announce Agreement to Offer Students Cooperative Research Opportunities
Kigali, 18 May 2020 –The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and Rakuten Europe S.à r.l. today announced that they have concluded a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research, foster cultural interchange and promote interaction. This new initiative from AIMS and Rakuten will centre around creating opportunities for students to start a career at […]
AIMS pilots remote work-integrated learning during COVID-19
8 June 2020 – Over the last few weeks, AIMS Industry Initiative has recently developed and piloted an online Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program as a response to COVID-19, ensuring that students continue to acquire employability skills and internships. During COVID-19, AIMS like businesses across various sectors all over the world, has been disrupted by […]
AIMS Graduates to take part in Global MARGA Business Simulation Competition
7 June 2020- Forty-five AIMS graduates are set to take part in the maiden blended AIMS/ESMT Industry Immersion Program to be held online co-currently in three AIMS-Centers; AIMS South Africa, AIMS Ghana and AIMS Rwanda. Participants in this program are currently based at the participating centers and would be supervised by a business tutor while […]
AIMS Alumnus uses science and technology to combat COVID19 in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) was founded in 2003 by Professor Neil Turok, to equip young African scientists with the competencies for solving Africa’s grand challenges. Since 2003, AIMS has graduated over 2200 alumni, with 70% of them remaining on African soil towards solving the existing problems on the continent. As world leaders […]
AIMS Women in Science (AIMSWiS) Initiative launches 2nd publication to showcase African Women in Climate Science.
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) launched the second publication on “New Interventions for a Changing World” to celebrate African women scientists in climate science. The publication aims at celebrating African female scientists on the front line of climate change science. The journal profiles twenty women from nine African countries ranging from early career scientists to […]
AIMS and the University of Minnesota announce partnership to accelerate opportunities for Africa’s talented mathematicians
7 February 2019- The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) today announce a new partnership for knowledge exchange and to accelerate opportunities for talented African mathematicians. Founded in 2003, AIMS recruits Africa’s most talented university graduates and provides them with the cutting-edge training in mathematics they need to enter […]
AIMS students will help to shape Africa’s future
Cape Town, 14 November 2018: AIMS South Africa acknowledged the success of its seventh group of January intake students as well as the second group of students who have successfully completed the AIMS-ESMT Industry Immersion Programme (IIP) at a special Recognition of Achievement Ceremony held at its centre in Muizenberg. Fifteen students (including 13 South Africans) […]
AIMS celebrates World Science Day with teachers and students
10 November 2018 – AIMS through its teacher training program in Rwanda celebrated World Science Day for Peace and Development with a breakfast for various stakeholders in the education sector including the officials of Rwanda’s Ministry of Education, teachers, students, parents, AIMS Rwanda alumni, the Rwanda Association of Women in Science and Engineering and members […]
AIMS Teaching Training Program rolls out Math’s Clinic in Rwanda
On 13th October 2018, the AIMS Teacher Training Program in Rwanda, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation’s Leaders in Teaching Program, launched its public engagement activity, the Math’s Clinic in Kayumbu, Kamonyi District. The Math’s Clinic forms part of the community outreach and public engagement efforts of the program to bring together various stakeholders to dialogue […]
Second edition of Next Einstein Forum Africa Science Week begins in 35 countries
KIGALI, Rwanda, 10 September 2018 – The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with Robert Bosch Stiftung, today announced the beginning of NEF Africa Science Week in 35 African countries throughout the months of September, October and December 2018. NEF Africa Science Week are led […]
Kenya signs MOU to host the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering 2020 in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya, 1 September 2018 – Today, the Government of Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) to host the NEF Global Gathering 2020 in Nairobi in March 2020. The NEF is an initiative of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung. “The […]
AIMS launches African Master’s in Machine Intelligence
31 July 2018, Kigali Rwanda – Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) announces the launch of a one-year intensive African Master’s in Machine Intelligence (AMMI) in partnership with Facebook and Google. The master’s will begin this September at the AIMS-Rwanda campus in Kigali. “Machine Intelligence (MI) is revolutionizing critical aspects of our lives. […]
AIMS announces first cohort of Women in Climate Change Science Fellows
15 May 2018, Kigali, Rwanda – Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) announces the first cohort of Women in Climate Change Science Fellows: Dr. Nana Klutse from Ghana, Dr. Jessica Nosizwe Paula Thorn, a South African national living in the United States and Dr. N’Datchoh Evelyne Toure from Ivory […]
AIMS annonce le premier groupe de lauréates en Science du changement climatique
15 mai 2018, Kigali, Rwanda – Aujourd’hui, l’institut Africain des Sciences Mathématiques– Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) annonce le premier groupe de lauréates en Science du changement climatique : Docteur Nana Klutse du Ghana, Docteur Jessica Nosizwe Paula Thorn, une sud-africaine vivant aux Etats-Unis et Docteur N’Datchoh Evelyne Toure de la Côte d’Ivoire. “Le changement climatique […]
AIMS mourns passing of Professor Stephen Hawking
14 March 2018, Kigali, Rwanda– The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Professor Stephen Hawking and sends its deepest condolences to his loved ones. “Stephen was a huge supporter of AIMS. His only visit to Africa was in 2008, when he came to participate in […]
AIMS Industry Initiative Network & Partnership Event, Kigali ,Rwanda
Kigali – January 12th, 2018 – Kigali, Rwanda :The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI), in collaboration with the Office of the Canadian High Commission in Kigali, today organized an industry network and partnership event. The event came to fruition through the strong support of the Government of Rwanda, MasterCard Foundation […]
Bank of Kigali Signs Partnership with The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
December 13th, 2017 – Kigali, Rwanda: The Bank of Kigali and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) today signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a partnership to respond to industry needs with graduates skilled in mathematical sciences. The partnership will focus on opportunities for collaboration and the progressive commitment […]
En savoir plus sur la méthode utilisée au #Rwanda pour tester #COVID19. Développé par Wilfred Ndifon, Directeur de Recherche l' @AIMS_Next , il guidera les techniciens de laboratoire, tout en minimisant les erreurs humaines.
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We are very grateful for the work that our Teacher Training Program is doing to impact maths and science teachers in #Rwanda.
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This is an exciting season for us because our centres have started the process of receiving new students for the 2020-2021 cohort! We can't wait to have these young #Africans journey with us in the pursuit of their dreams and aspirations.
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En réponse aux effets de la #COVID-19, le programme de formation des enseignants AIMS Cameroon a lancé une plateforme en ligne, #MathsOnline, qui permet aux élèves du secondaire d'apprendre à distance en utilisant des leçons téléchargeables gratuitement.
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How can we have more women in the #STEM pipeline?
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"When women are absent from the innovation space, their lived experiences, challenges& dreams are likely to be excluded in the design of research, products & services that matter most to them," @elianeubalijoro. On how to bridge the gap for #WomenInSTEM via
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African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – AIMS
As Africa’s growth soars, it is important that governments and the private sector urgently invest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and research. To announce a $25 million partnership that will empower young Africans to shape the future with homegrown scientific discoveries and innovations, AIMS and The MasterCard Foundation present a panel on […]
#NEF2018 Parallel Session: Changing the Way We Learn: Building Scientific Culture Early On
This session addressed critical points for the continent to build a pipeline of researchers and innovators. Panelists talked on how to build scientific culture early, looking at global best practices and as well providing recommendations on how to strengthen early and tertiary education. On panel we have Nathalie Munyampenda, Managing Director, Next Einstein Forum moderator […]
#NEF2018 Closing Ceremony
An exciting Closing Ceremony of the #NEF Global Gathering 2018, with remarks from Mr. Thierry Zomahoun, NEF Founder and Hon. Eugene Mutimura, Minister of Education, Republic of Rwanda. The evening ended with a light cocktail. Looking forward to the #NEF2020 in Nairobi. […]
Rencontrez la promotion 2019/2020 de AIMS Sénégal!
Cette année, nous avons admis 58 étudiants, dont 31% de femmes, de 15 pays africains. Découvrez les prochains Einstein de l’Afrique ! […]
Elizabeth Dadzie
“I’m currently working on pricing & hedging of weather-linked insurance derivatives. My long-term plan is to lead a fight against climate change in #Africa & around the world, as well as help fix food security issues in Africa,”Elizabeth Dadzie, research student at AIMS Ghana. […]
Blaise Tchapnda, AIMS Rwanda Academic Director
Meet Prof. Blaise Tchapnda, the Academic Director for AIMS Rwanda talking about the role of AIMS in increasing the number of young mathematicians and how the use of maths can be used to solve real life challenges. […]
AIMS RUN
The AIMS Teacher Training Program, (TTP) organized a run for science in Kigali, Rwanda that launched the “Adopt a village for science” campaign aimed at raising funds to support the AIMS community based interventions. […]
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