Calling Africa's geeks and boffins
The search is on for the continent's top young minds to become the faces of science and technology in Africa. The Next Einstein Forum opened applications this week for the ambassadorship in which 54 young men and women will be chosen to represent their countries.Those selected will join the NEF Fellows Class as young science and technology champions from Africa and will attend the forum's Global Gathering in Dakar, Senegal, in March next year.Held every two years, the gathering showcases Africa's top young scientists and connects them with leaders from the continent and the rest of the world in high-profile forums that embrace science, society and policy.The prospective ambassadors, who have until the end of next month to apply, should be citizens of an African country, be under 42, have completed advanced studies in science, technology and are passionate about promoting science and technology.Thierry Zomahoun, chairman of the NEF and president and CEO of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, believes that the next Albert Einstein will be African."They will embody the hub of science and innovation in the next few decades," Zomahoun said.The final list of successful applicants will be published on November 15.Applications are available at www.nef.org/ambassadors...
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