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The Atlas of Islamic-World Science and Innovation
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The Atlas of Islamic-World Science and Innovation
"A Medium for Open Discussion Meeting"
09 May 2011 - 10 May 2011
The Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP) organized a meeting entitled "The Atlas of Islamic-World Science and Innovation-A Medium for Open Discussion Meeting", 9-10 May 2011, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
The Meeting was a follow up to the Atlas of Islamic-World Science and Innovation research project, which aims to explore the changing landscape of science and innovation across a diverse selection of countries, with large Muslim populations, in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
The Meeting opened with a welcome note and an introduction of Atlas of Islamic-World Science and Innovation research project by Mohamed El-Faham, Director, Center for Special Studies & Programs (CSSP), Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Following the introduction, Maged El Sherbiny, President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, gave a presentation on the activities of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology and the new proposed strategy. Next, Yousry El-Gamal, Board Member, BoD, Center for Special Studies & Programs (CSSP); Chairman of BoT, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) and former Minister of Education, gave a welcome note and a brief on Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) to the attendees.
For more information, please visit: http://www.bibalex.org/cssp/Event/Event.aspx?ID=213
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The TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists
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The TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists
TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, is currently seeking nominations of young scientists in Africa whose research in computer science promises to have a positive impact in the developing world.
Each year, three winners are selected from different countries on the continent. Each recipient receives a Euro 7,000 cash award generously contributed by Microsoft Research, of which EUR 2,000 may be spent at the recipient’s discretion and EUR 5,000 shall be earmarked for further research.
Nominees can be any nationality, but must have been resident and working in Africa for at least the two years immediately prior to their nomination. Nominees must also have received their most recent degree (Master’s or PhD) within the previous ten years. Self-nomination or nomination by selection committee members is not accepted. Nominations of young women computer scientists are particularly encouraged.
Deadline: 31 July 2011
For additional information, please visit: http://twas.ictp.it/prog/prizes/twas-aas-microsoft-award
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Higher Education Funding Opportunities in the Arab Region
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Higher Education Funding Opportunities in the Arab Region
The BA produced the “Higher Education Funding Opportunities in the Arab Re gion” online Directory. This Directory is the outcome of a research project conducted by a group of young researchers in the Resource Development Department. The project was generously supported by the Ford Foundation Regional Office in Cairo. The purpose of the Directory is to help students and higher education institutes to learn about existing local and regional donors supporting higher education in 12 Arab countries. The Directory also aims to provide an access point to donors allowing them to disseminate information about their activities, observe other donors’ activities, and most importantly to pave the way for the creation of fruitful partnerships between them.
To access the Online Directory, please visit: www.bibalex.org/HE_funding
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