Toward a Transformational Africa-U. S. STEM University Initiative : Proceedings of a Workshop / edited by Paula Tarnapol Whitacre.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Whitacre, Paula, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering--Study and teaching.

Engineering.

Mathematics--Study and teaching.

Mathematics.

Science--Study and teaching.

Science.

Technology--Study and teaching.

Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (32 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : The National Academies Press, [2022]

Summary:

This book discusses the development of a collaborative Africa-U.S. STEM initiative aimed at transforming African institutions of higher education through enhanced partnerships in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It outlines the potential of STEM to address economic and developmental challenges in Africa and the importance of long-term, sustainable partnerships. The text chronicles the proceedings of a workshop held by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which brought together over 1,200 participants to discuss strategic areas for high-impact STEM collaborations and propose a framework for a 10-year initiative funded by governments, the private sector, and other stakeholders. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Introduction

Toward Transformation Through Science and Technology

Partnerships in STEM Research: Lessons from the Past

Keynote: A New Framework of Engagement

Partnerships in STEM Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Lessons from the Past

Introduction to the Proposed New Initiative

Keynote: Breaking Academic Silos

Building African Universities for Excellence in STEM

Supporting STEM Programs Through Partnerships

Toward a New Initiative

Keynote: Preparing the Next Generation

Perspectives of Policy Makers

Keynote: New Directions

Perspectives from Other Stakeholders

Summary and Next Steps Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Toward a Transformational Africa-U. S. STEM University Initiative

ISBN:

9780309691703

0309691702

9780309691727

0309691729

OCLC:

1350185713