The increased participation of women in mathematical sciences has been a challenge worldwide. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics records that women account for less than 30% of the world’s researchers. According to the recently published book, Gender Gap in Science: A Global Approach to the Gender Gap in Mathematical, Computing, and Natural Sciences How to
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Recognition of Achievement – August 2019 Intake
This year due to lockdown we have experienced many “first times” in the life of AIMS, and for all of us this was a new experience. So normally we would have held a special graduation ceremony celebrating the success of our 2019-20 Structured Master’s Students. As this was impossible now, we produced a short Recognition
The AIMS Network graduates 162 students
In July 2020, AIMS held a virtual ceremony to honour 162 graduates (38% women) from 29 African countries, recipients of the AIMS Master’s in Mathematical Sciences. Featuring a commencement address by Professor Neil Turok, AIMS Founder and Board Chair, the ceremony celebrated the graduates of the AIMS Structured Master’s Program from AIMS Cameroon (32), AIMS
AIMS South Africa Newsletter April/May 2020
AIMS South Africa Newsletter March 2020
House of Science Manager awarded MPhil in Science and Technology Studies
Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, Resident Researcher in Mathematics and AIMS South Africa House of Science Manager was awarded a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Science and Technology Studies. Her studies were focused on Science Communication and Public Engagement offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Stellenbosch University. The associated degree was conferred on
Public Lecture: ‘Bias adjustments of climate variables for a more precise Climate Risk Assessment’
There are several variables that it can be difficult to correct bias in climate science research. This was highlighted in a public lecture by Dr Stefano Galmarini, a researcher at the European Commission/ Joint Research Centre and Prof. Douw Steyn, University of British Columbia. Both speakers gave a public lecture titled “Bias adjustments of climate
International Day of Mathematics
The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration. The proclamation of March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics has been adopted by the Executive Council of UNESCO at its 205th session. It was adopted by the 40th session of the General Conference of the UNESCO in November 2019. The inaugural celebration of the
Public Lecture: ‘Bias adjustments of climate variables for a more precise Climate Risk Assessment’
Prof .Steyn There are several variables that it can be difficult to correct bias in climate science research. This was highlighted in a public lecture by Dr Stefano Galmarini, a researcher at the European Commission/ Joint Research Centre and Prof. Douw Steyn, University of British Columbia. Both speakers gave a public lecture titled “Bias adjustments
AIMS South Africa Newsletter February 2020
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