Africa
OWSD REGION
OWSD has been working hard in Africa since 1997 to improve the number and quality of women scientists. OWSD has thousands of enthusiastic members in the region, and boasts a vibrant network of National Chapters (see below). OWSD has provided full PhD scholarships and Early Career Fellowships to hundreds of women from sub-Saharan Africa. We have worked with more than 70 host institutes in 19 African countries. Our first President, Lydia Makhubu, was from Swaziland. Our current President, Jennifer Thomson, is from South Africa.
21
National
Chapters
7293
Members
499
Fellows
14
Institutions
Olubukola Babalola
Coordinator
There is so much scientific knowledge and talent to be harnessed in Africa.
Events
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Art, Culture, and AI: The Intersection of Creativity and Technology …
On our platform with live sessions at the Global Convention Center, Sydney -
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Research Visibility as Women Scientists
https://assaf-org-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctd-GtqzsqH9z8ECRcvbIxX3MjCDrlE5I_ -
Building human capabilities in STI: The importance of active mentorship …
CSIR International Conference Center -
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OWSD Nigeria, Ekiti State University Branch had her Seminar in …
Faculty of Science Twin Hall, Ekiti State -
OWSD NIGERIA, UMUDIKE BRANCH HOLDS SEMINAR WITH QUARTERLY MEETING
National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State
