THE US-AFRICA FRONTIERS PROGRAM: CATALYZING COLLABORATIONS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MEDICINE
Abstract
The objective of this award is to hold a series of webinars in tandem with the first Us-Africa Frontiers symposium in order to catalyze US-Africa collaborations in science, engineering, and medicine. The USAfrica Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program brings together outstanding young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and the African continent for yearly symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. The first symposium will be hosted by the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) on October 12-14, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. The symposium has three objectives: (1) Enhance scientific dialogue and exchange among young researchers in Africa and the United States; (2) Encourage and strengthen scientific collaboration and the transfer of techniques and approaches across disciplines within and beyond the continent; and (3) Empower young researchers to assume leadership roles. The meeting will focus on advances in artificial intelligence, material sciences and nanotechnology, biodiversity, climate change and food security, and the ecology of infectious diseases. This multidisciplinary approach in similar programs has been proven intellectually stimulating and generates a cross-disciplinary dialogue considered key for scientific innovation. These exchanges on cutting-edge scientific knowledge among US and African attendees take place through five plenary sessions covering the above topics; poster presentations by each attendee; educational exhibits; and informal discussions throughout the event. The objective of this award is to organize a series of webinars before and/or after the symposium to share opportunities for research collaborations with the attendees. These will include, but are not limited to, opportunities within AFOSR, DOD and the broader USG. The goal is to catalyze follow-up S&T collaborations between U.S. and African researchers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 20, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502210422
Entities
People
- Dalal Najib
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- National Academy of Sciences
- United States Air Force