Hello Everyone,

My name is Mande. I'm a postdoc in the US who is interested in creating science centers in several African Academies of Science. I have a fairly well developed plan that has been discussed with several people and now am in the position to submit a grant proposal to fund the project.

I writing to inquire if there are members of the WAYS Africa community who would be interested in joining the project.

To briefly summarize the idea is to add a room to regional/national science academies throughout Africa that would serve as a scientific hub to exhibit, propagate, and disseminate knowledge about the research of academy members and other local scientists to the community.

The room would be used as a place where members of the academy and other local scientists showcase science via exhibitions, interactive web programs, and seminars. The room would serve two purposes:

1. Open the regional/national academies to the public and emerging scientists in the community

2. Improve internet accessibility via connections with online programs

If you are interested please contact me by responding to this email or directly at mande.holford (at) gmail.com

Thank you for your attention,
Mande