Accelerating Africa’s Scientific Transformation
Accelerating Africa’s Scientific Transformation
Saturday, February 13, 2016: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Coolidge (Marriott Wardman Park)
Countries across the African continent are focusing on investing in science and engineering capabilities to help promote economic growth and development. Building a technologically capable workforce requires strong STEM tertiary education programs, and the African continent has a deficit of PhD-level instructors and professors. Less than half of African university faculty hold a PhD, and in several Africa countries, 30-60% of faculty positions are vacant. This symposium considers how sharing experiences and expertise from around the world can accelerate the capabilities of future generations of African scientists and engineers.
Organizer:
Diana Sanchez, CRDF Global
Moderator:
Cathleen Campbell, CRDF Global
Discussant:
Pius Kamau, Africa-America Higher Education Partnership
Speakers: