Toward a
Transformational
Africa-U.S. STEM
University Initiative
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Paula Tarnapol Whitacre, Rapporteur
Science and Engineering Capacity
Development Unit
Policy and Global Affairs
Proceedings of a Workshop
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TOWARD A TRANSFORMATIONAL AFRICA-U.S. STEM UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP: A WORKSHOP
Planning Committee
ANNE C. PETERSEN (Chair), University of Michigan, and Global Philanthropy Alliance
JOHN G. HILDEBRAND (Vice Chair), University of Arizona
SAJITHA BASHIR, formerly, The World Bank
ERIC GARFUNKEL, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
NKEM KHUMBAH, University of Michigan
REITUMETSE O. MABOKELA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Project Staff
DALAL NAJIB, Senior Director, Science and Engineering Capacity Development
DANIEL PLACHT, Program Officer, Science and Engineering Capacity Development
REGINALD HAYES, Associate Program Officer
FLANNERY WASSON, Senior Program Assistant
PAULA TARNAPOL WHITACRE, Consultant Writer
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Acknowledgments
This Proceedings of a Workshop was reviewed in draft form by individuals chosen for their diverse perspectives and technical expertise. The purpose of this independent review is to provide candid and critical comments that will assist the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in making each published proceedings as sound as possible and to ensure that it meets the institutional standards for quality, objectivity, evidence, and responsiveness to the charge. The review comments and draft manuscript remain confidential to protect the integrity of the process.
We thank the following individuals for their review of this proceedings: Michael Adewumi, The Institute for the International Education of Students; Johanna Bernstein, Rutgers University; J. Henrike Florusbosch, University of Michigan; Catherine Ngila, African Academy of Sciences; Yohannes Teketel, Ethiopian Academy of Sciences.
Although the reviewers listed above provided many constructive comments and suggestions, they were not asked to endorse the content of the proceedings nor did they see the final draft before its release. The review of this proceedings was overseen by Marilyn Baker, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She was responsible for making certain that an independent examination of this proceedings was carried out in accordance with standards of the National Academies and that all review comments were carefully considered. Responsibility for the final content rests entirely with the rapporteur(s) and the National Academies.
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Contents
Toward Transformation Through Science and Technology
Partnerships in STEM Research: Lessons from the Past
Keynote: A New Framework of Engagement
Partnerships in STEM Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Lessons from the Past
Introduction to the Proposed New Initiative
Keynote: Breaking Academic Silos
Building African Universities for Excellence in STEM
Supporting STEM Programs Through Partnerships
Keynote: Preparing the Next Generation
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