Until recently, the clear relevance and role of Science in Diplomatic relations was hardly an idea of focus. However, in a speedy-paced world, where scientific advancement consistently proves as a driving force for development, it is no surprise that Science and Diplomacy have finally found a middle ground. What is Science Diplomacy? The global system
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Third Edition of the Climate Science Speaker Series – Africa Science Week
The Centre organised a 3rd Edition of the Climate Science Speaker Series (CSSS) 2022 at the ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, Legon on Thursday, 19th May. Significantly, this year’s CSSS was organised during the Next Einstein Forum’s (NEF) African Science Week 2022, focusing on celebrating the contribution of African researchers toward the construction of
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – CONFERENCE ON MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana invites applications from researchers in mathematical sciences to participate in the Conference on Mathematics and its Applications scheduled from 29th August to 1st September 2022 at AIMS Ghana, Accra.
Can Statistics and Mathematics coexist effectively?
Statistics is a field of mathematics that gives us the ability to ask interesting questions, like “How effective is this medication?” or “What will happen to these boys when they reach adolescence?” and then be able to draw conclusions with a reasonable chance of getting right answers. Math can be used to build models showing
Apply for the AIMS Master’s in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana invites applications for a two-year Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) program for the 2022/2023 academic year. This is a special training course for teachers of mathematics in Africa. The AIMS MMST is a professional program designed to provide current teachers of mathematics an
Call for GMSP Mentors
Are you a woman in STEM who is passionate about mathematics? Can you commit to quarterly mentoring sessions with senior high schoolers in the Girls in Mathematical Sciences Program (GMSP) over a nine-month period? Very often, the transition from senior high school to tertiary education is critical in defining the lifelong career journey of every
“Mathe-Marketing” – Product line Optimization through Data Analytics
Many people are constantly fixated on the abstract nature of mathematics and whether it is evidently applied to everyday life, most importantly its contributions outside academia. A very practical example of the application of mathematics to industry especially in the production of goods and services to consumers is through product line optimization based on data
Celebrating the International Day of Mathematics 2022 and Launch of AIMS Ghana’s 10th Anniversary
Leading the nation to commemorate the widely celebrated International Day of Mathematics (IDM) also known as Pi Day, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Ghana, launched its 10th anniversary celebrations on the 14th of March 2022. The Chief Operations Officer for the Centre, Ms. Adelaide Asante, welcomed all dignitaries from partner institutions, ministries & industry
Let’s talk about Breaking the Bias
This year’s observance of International Women’s Day is special as it is the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, with an aim to prove that the more unequal and underrepresented women are, the greater inequality there is in our societies. In the spirit of reaffirming commitments to gender
Quantum Physics in Motion – Generating Information to Empower Computers for the Next Revolution
The late 19th century saw major controversial notions springing up. Determined to disprove the existence of atoms, the famous Max Planck – German physicist, went into researching and subsequently made a discovery which rather proved the idea, converting him to a committed atomist. Addressed by a number of names including quantum mechanics and quantum theory,