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Call for Proposals: Consultancy Opportunity
2024-12-18
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), plans to conduct a final external evaluation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program during its Transitional Phase. To facilitate this, the Institute calls on prospective consulting firms and individuals to submit proposals. BackgroundThe Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AIMS was initiated to address Africa’s need for skilled Science, […]Read More… from Call for Proposals: Consultancy Opportunity
#AlumoftheWeek — John Ndolo AIMS Ghana ‘21
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
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
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
“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 […]
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#AlumnoftheWeek— Kawoura Beltako, AIMS Ghana‘14
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. […]
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#AlumoftheWeek — Daphne T. Machangara, AIMS Cameroon ‘19
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 […]
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#AlumoftheWeek — Denis Awany, AIMS Tanzania ‘16
“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 […]
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AIMS-IVADO Data Science Fellowship Program: New Horizons in STEM Research
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 […]
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#AlumoftheWeek — Marcy Audrey Demafo Nangmo, AIMS Rwanda ‘22
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 […]
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AIMS Alumni awarded SERVIR innovation grants to enhance remote sensing and Earth observations services.
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 […]
#AlumoftheWeek — Khadija Iddrisu, AIMS Ghana ’21 & AMMI 2022
At the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), special attention is given to our female students. This is because we believe in the popular quote of Ghana’s famous missionary and teacher, James Kwagyir Aggrey. He says, “if you educate a man, you educate an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” […]
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#AlumoftheWeek — Lucien Penlap Woguia, AIMS Senegal ‘14
Since 2003, the mandate of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences has been to search through Africa, identifying its brightest and most brilliant students and presenting the best of opportunities in this world to them. At AIMS, we believe talent is abundant, but the same cannot be said of opportunities. The AIMS model brings these […]
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Déclaration de la PDG d’AIMS sur la Célébration de la Journée Internationale des Femmes et des Filles de Science
Thème : Les femmes scientifiques à la pointe de la lutte contre la COVID-19 Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons toutes les femmes de science du monde entier, en particulier celles qui sont à la pointe de la lutte contre la COVID-19. Selon l’UNESCO, moins de 30 % des chercheurs dans le monde sont des femmes, et seulement 30 […]
Statement from the AIMS CEO on the Celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Theme: Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19 Today, we celebrate every woman scientist across the globe, especially the women at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. According to UNESCO, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women, with only around 30% of female students pursuing STEM fields. These statistics reinforce […]
African Institute for Mathematics Sciences (AIMS) partners with the University of Liverpool
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Liverpool to foster new collaborations towards the development of the next generation of scientists. The partnership will facilitate the emergence of new research collaborations between Liverpool academics and leading African scientists, support the mobility of AIMS students […]
eLife Publishes AIMS Researcher’s Paper on HIV Treatment
The eLife journal has published an article titled “A Mechanistic Model for long-term Immunological outcomes in South African HIV-infected Children and Adults receiving ART”, following a recent study. […]
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Trouver le prochain Einstein, préparer l’Afrique à devenir leader dans la découverte scientifique”.
KIGALI, Rwanda, Le 8 Décembre , 2020,- Trois lauréats du prix Nobel et un lauréat de la Médaille Field s’exprimeront lors de la toute première édition virtuelle du Rassemblement International du Next Einstein Forum (NEF-GG), le plus grand rassemblement scientifique d’Afrique qui se tiendra du 8 au 10 décembre 2020. Organisé dans le contexte de la pandémie de COVID-19, sous le thème « Renforcer la […]
Nobel Prize and Field Medal Laureates to Speak at Virtual Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering
KIGALI, Rwanda, December 7, 2020,- Three Nobel Prize laureates and one Field Medalist will speak at the first-ever virtual Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering (NEF-GG), Africa’s largest scientific gathering set to take place from 8-10 December 2020. Organized against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, under the theme“Building Africa’s resilience through education, research and innovation”, this year’s event will […]
NEF Global Gathering 2020 Attractions
KIGALI, Rwanda, December 4, 2020, Scientists, researchers, delegates and key decision makers from Africa and around the globe will convene for the the first-ever virtual edition of the Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering (NEF-GG), Africa’s largest scientific gathering from 8-10 December 2020. this year’s event will take place through the Airmeet video conferencing platform. With a focus on identifying ways to […]
AIMS organise sa première édition virtuelle du Rassemblement International du NEF
KIGALI, Rwanda, Le 3 Décembre , 2020, l’Institut Panafricain des Sciences Mathématiques (AIMS) lancera la toute première édition virtuelle du Rassemblement International du Next Einstein Forum (NEF-GG) , le plus grand rassemblement scientifique d’Afrique, du 8 au 10 décembre 2020. Organisé dans le contexte de la pandémie de la COVID-19, sous le thème « Renforcer la résilience de l’Afrique à travers l’éducation, […]
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AIMS and Portia host the 18th Gender Summit
Kigali, November 23 2020 – Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), together with Portia Ltd, will host a virtual ceremony to kick off the 18th Gender Summit (GS18). Organized on the side lines of the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) and under the framework of the Gender Summit Africa series, GS18 will run from […]
AIMS Announces Lydie Hakizimana as Chief Executive Officer
Kigali, November 04 2020 – The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has announced the appointment of Ms Lydie Hakizimana as its Chief Executive Officer. The AIMS International Governing Board (IGB) made the announcement early today following a unanimous decision. “As Interim CEO, Lydie has led AIMS impeccably through difficult times,” said Prof Neil Turok, […]
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Nature Publishes Research Paper on COVID-19 Pooled Testing Method
Kigali, October 21 2020 – Nature Magazine has published an article titled “A pooled testing strategy for identifying SARS-CoV-2 at low prevalence”, following a study carried out in Rwanda. Conducted by researchers from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), the Rwanda joint COVID-19 taskforce and the University of Rwanda, the study lays out an […]
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La revue Nature publie un article sur le dépistage de la COVID-19 par mélange d’échantillons
Un article intitulé « A pooled testing strategy for identifying SARS-CoV-2 at low prevalence » a été publié par la revue Nature Research, suite à une étude menée au Rwanda. Menée par des chercheurs de l’Institut Panafricain des Sciences Mathématiques (AIMS), du groupe de travail COVID-19 au Rwanda et de l’Université du Rwanda, l’étude présente une méthode efficace et rentable pour optimiser les dépistages au Rwanda […]
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AIMS Senegal Gender Training 2019
AIMS’ Skills for Employability (SFE) Program organizes 2nd edition of gender training for women-led businesses. […]
Meet Maisson Mohammed Matar , AIMS alumni impacting the world through art
“The path of my future has changed because of AIMS. Although now I’m not doing my Physics and Mathematics, AIMS has taught us to be leaders. To have an impact in the community,” she says […]
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Meet Sam Yala, AIMS Rwanda Center President
“My vision for AIMS Rwanda is that I want to have a very productive, innovative & strong research center where we can contribute to the development of Rwanda and Africa in general,” Prof. Sam Yala, AIMS Rwanda Center President. […]
Kayode Florence, Testimonial, #AIMSGrad2019
“Coming to AIMS has opened my eyes to so many opportunities available in sciences. I’m doing my project on quality control of station record. I have been able to understand that there’s more to helping our environment even as mathematicians.” Kayode Florence, AIMS Rwanda alumni […]
Hear from AIMS South Africa students.
“Through the lessons learned at AIMS, we have acquired the skills that will enable us to work as one and exponentially drive Africa to its success.” Alumni […]
AIMS Rwanda Graduation
AIMS Rwanda class of 2018-2019 graduated with 37 students, 10 of whom are female and they all hailed from 16 African countries. […]
AIMS Senegal Graduation 2019- Academic Manager’s Address
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