Overview
About RAWAMS 2026
This strategic workshop aims to build a strong community for female pure and applied mathematicians and statisticians at all career stages, including those in the diaspora. Our goals are to support and mentor early-career researchers, and to establish a unified platform for sharing information on scientific opportunities, funding, university teaching, career progression, and other aspects of academic life that contribute to professional growth and satisfaction.
The program included research presentations and roundtable discussions, offering participants valuable opportunities for scientific networking, community building, research collaborations, and learning from shared experiences. Additionally, the discussions addressed essential aspects of mental health support for early-career researchers.
The overarching goal is to establish a robust, Africa-wide support network for female pure and applied mathematicians and statisticians. This network aims to spark new scientific ideas, encourage female-led research collaborations, and expand mentoring opportunities. Ultimately, we hope that this platform will create a lasting and transformative legacy across the continent.
Organizers
RAWAMS 2026 Organizers
- Folashade B. Agusto – University of Kansas
- Angela Tabiri – African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana
- Karin Theresa Howell – AIMS South Africa
- Sophie Dabo-Niang – Université de Lille, France
Scientific<br>Committee
RAWAMS 2026 Scientific Committee
- Folashade B. Agusto – University of Kansas
- Marie Françoise Ouedraogo – Université Joseph Ki Zerbo, Burkina Faso
- Marie-Françoise Roy – University of Rennes 2, France
- Olubunmi Fadipe-Joseph – University of Ilorin, Nigeria
- Bernadette Faye – Université Alioune DIOP de Bambey, Senegal
- Inger Fabris-Rotelli – University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Selma Negzaoui Negzaoui – University of Monastir, Tunisia
- Amina Eladdadi – NSF United States of America
- Aissa Wade – Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Ousmane Seydi – Ecole Polytechnique de Thiès, Sénégal
- Farai Nyabadza – University of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Eric Numfor – Augusta University, United States of America
- Moustapha Fall – President of AIMS Senegal
Speakers
RAWAMS 2026 Speakers
- Tefa Kaisara – Botswana International Univ. of Sci. and Tech., Botswana
- Manalebish Debalike Asfaw – Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- Tinuke Adebanji – Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science and Tech., Ghana
- Chisara Ogbogbo, University of Ghana, Ghana
- Temitayo Olabisi Oluyo, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
- Deborah Ajayi – University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- Deborah Makinde – Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
- Nkemdirim Ogbonna – Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria
- Chinwendu Emilian Madubueze – University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
- Oumy Niass – Virtual University of Senegal
- Mboya Ba – Ecole Polytechnique De Thies, Senegal
- Siphokazi Gatyeni – University of Johannesburg, South Africa
- Martina Mthombeni – North-West University South Africa
- Verdiana Grace Masanja – Nelson Mandela African Institute of Sci & Tech. Tanzania
- Herieth Rwezaura – University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Sana Louhichi – Université Grenoble Alpes, France
- Ndeye Niang Keita – Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, France
- Anne-Françoise Yao Université Clermont Auvergne, France
- Mahlet Tadesse – Georgetown University, USA
- Misrak Gezmu – NIH-NIAID, USA
- Fadekemi Osaye – Alabama State University, USA
- Blessing Emerenini – Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
- Meaza Bogale – Hampton University, USA
- Fauziya Yakassai – Auburn University, USA
- Jummy David – Novartis, USA
- Najat Ziyadi – Morgan State University, USA
- Isabella Kemajou-Brown – Morgan State University, USA
- Nsoki Mavinga – Swarthmore College, USA
Participants
RAWAMS 2026 Participants
- Marie Françoise Ouedraogo, University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
- Olubunmi Fadipe-Joseph, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
- Selma Negzaoui Negzaoui, University of Monastir Monastir, Tunisia
- Chinwendu Emilian Madubueze, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
- Victoria Adah (grad student), Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria
- Tefa Kaisara, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana
- Manalebish Debalike Asfaw, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
- Temitayo Olabisi Oluyo, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
- Deborah Ajayi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
- Deborah Makinde, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
- Nkemdirim Ogbonna, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria
- Mboya Ba, Senegal
- Martina Mthombeni (grad student), National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
- Verdiana Grace Masanja, Kampala International University in Tanzania
- Herieth Rwezaura, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Sarah Nakato, Kabale University, Uganda
- Winnie Nakiyingi, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Research and Innovation Centre, Rwanda
- Gloria Botchway, University of Ghana, Legon
- Perpetual Andam Boiquaye, University of Ghana, Legon
- Agnes Adom-Konadu, University of Cape Coast
- Hanifa Napari, Tamale Technical University
- Dorcas Atubea, University of Education, Winneba
- Aulan Lucrèce Zahoundo, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana
- Fameno Rakotoniaina, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana
- Monica Crankson, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
- Vida Afosaa, Sunyani Technical University
- Matilda Sarpong Adusei, University of Education, Winneba
- Isabel Mensah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Folashade B. Agusto, University of Kansas, USA
- Anne-Françoise Yao, University of Clermont Auvergne
- Fadekemi Osaye, Troy University, USA
- Bouchra Nasri, Université de Montréal, /Canada
- Fati Kirakoya, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
- Janet Koladejo, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
- Aissa Wade – (will know finalize in December) Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Angela Tabiri, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Ghana
- Sophie Dabo, University of Lille, France
- Chisara Ogbogbo, University of Ghana
- Oumy Niass, Université Cheikh Hamidou Kane, Senegal
- Siphokazi Gatyeni, University of Johannesburg
- Amina Eladdadi, College of Saint Rose United States
- Tinuke Adebanji, Purdue University
- Sana Louhichi, Université Grenoble Alpes, France
- Mahlet Tadesse, Georgetown University, USA
- Blessing Emerenini, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA
- Meaza Bogale, Hampton University, USA
- Fauziya Yakassai, Michigan State University, USA
- Jummy David, Pfizer, USA
- Nsoki Mavinga, Swarthmore College, USA
Program
RAWAMS 2026 Program Activities
Plenary talks
Verdiana Grace Masanja
Deborah Ajayi
Selma Negzaoui Negzaoui
Monica Crankson
Aissa Wade
Tinuke Adebanji
Kirakoya Fati
Jummy David
Monday
- Research talk
- Career talks
- Bouchra Nasri
- Marie Françoise Ouedraogo
- Anne-Françoise Yao
- Sana Louhichi
- Mahlet Tadesse
Tuesday
- Research talk
- Mentor-mentee event
- Chisara Ogbogbo
- Tinuke Adebanji
Wednesday
- Research talk
- Social event
Thursday
- Research talk
- Banquet
Friday
Mental health talks/ Activities
- TBC
- Round table disussions
Hosts/ Partners
English