Tag: Science and Technology
Does Africa’s Development Need to be Rescued for the Continent to Achieve the SDGs? A response to Joseph Atta-Mensah
By: Kasirim NwukeThe data are clear. Based on current trends, African countries are unlikely to meet the targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development...
Poor teacher training partly to blame for stalled engineering diversity goals
By Lisa Bosman, Purdue University
Diversifying the science, technology, engineering and math fields has long been a top priority of many universities and tech companies....
South Africa needs more nautical scientists and maritime engineers – if you love the sea these may be the careers for you
By Ekaterina Rzyankina,
When most people are asked to picture an engineer at work, they probably imagine a civil engineer in a hard hat at...
Lord Kelvin: how the 19th century scientist combined research and innovation to change the world
By Martin Hendry, University of Glasgow
“What got you into astrophysics?” It’s a question I’m often asked at outreach events, and I answer by pointing...
Two Nigerians among 12 honored with New England Biolabs’ Passion in Science Awards
New England Biolabs has announced the winners of its fourth Passion in Science Awards, recognising scientists for their innovative work that extends beyond traditional...
ViewPoint: Prof. Nnanyelugo Martin Ike-Muonso’s Appointment as a Violation of RMRDC ACT?
Writer: Adekola MalomoI was shocked beyond words to discover that the newly appointed DG/CEO of RMRDC is an economist by training and completely lacking...