3-Day Training on Data Science
GHAIDEMS in collaboration with the Association of Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics Students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and and Technology, KNUST, organized a 3-day training on data science.
In the span of three days, participants were taken through the following topics:
1. Introduction to Data with R and R-Instat: This session was taken by Prof. Roger Stern and Dr. Francis Torgbor. Participants were introduced to sources of data, data acquiscition, data wrangling and visualization using the R programming language, and the R-Instat software.
2. Introduction to Data Science: This session was taken by Dr. Lily Clements and Mr. Nicholas Opoku. Participants were introduced to the science of data. Particularly, this was on how to make sense of data, understanding variablility in data, and building meaningful and useful models.
3. Introduction to Python for Data Science: This session was taken by Dr. George Simmons and Mr. John Bagiliko. Participants were introduced to the basics of the Python programming language, and how it is used for data science.
These sessions were very interactive and hands-on. Did you miss it? You can still get access to the resources and recordings of the sessions. The materials are all available here.
For more information, please contact us at info@ghaidems.org
Careers in Mathematics and How Playing Plays a Role
data-aos="fade-up" data-aos-delay="200" GHAIDEMS and AMI Ghana present the third of a three-day webinar series to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics (IDM 2024).
Join us for insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and a celebration of the beauty and significance of mathematics. Whether you're a student, educator, parent or simply curious about math, this series is for you!
About the Panelists
Moderator - Prof. Franca Hoffmann
Franca obtained her master’s in mathematics from Imperial College London (UK) and holds a PhD from the Cambridge Centre for Analysis at University of Cambridge (UK). She held the position of von Kármán instructor at Caltech from 2017 to 2020, then joined University of Bonn (Germany) as Junior Professor and Quantum Leap Africa in Kigali, Rwanda (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) as AIMS-Carnegie Research Chair in Data Science, before arriving at the California Institute of Technology as Assistant Professor in 2022. She currently serves as AIMS International Scientific Advisor. Franca has co-organized numerous math and science outreach activities across the African continent for over a decade, from primary school activities to advanced research trainings. She serves as Director of the charity Supporting African Mathematics Initiatives (SAMI).
Industry Panelist Representative - Dr. Habiboulaye Amadou Boubacar
Dr. Habiboulaye is an experienced and accomplished professional in the field of Artificial Intelligence. He is the head of the R&D Data Intelligence team at Air Liquide with the qualification of International Senior Expert (ISE). He has a PhD in Machine Learning & Data Mining and over 16 years of experience in hands-on leading roles in AI. He has been managing the implementation of various cutting-edge AI solutions through industrial and healthcare projects. He frequently maintains strong collaborations with academic researchers and industrial experts to explore the next frontiers of AI. Alongside his contributions in industry, he is also a lecturer for l’Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT, France), Institut de Sciences Mathématiques et Physiques (IMSP, Benin) and African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS). He is also the founder of the non-profit organization AI4Africa.org.
Teacher Panelist Representative - Dr. Herine Otieno
Herine is a Pan African educationist, researcher and budding Edu-entrepreneur. Her work straddles STEM Education, education technology & higher education teaching, learning & research. A mathematics major at undergraduate, Herine first masters was in statistics. Her second Masters is in Social Sciences & her PhD is in mathematics education.
Parent Panelist Representative - Dr. Peter Akayuure
Peter Akayuure is a devoted parent who is deeply passionate about fostering children's mathematical reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Beyond providing academic support, Peter is committed to making his daughters participate in workshops and events focused on applying mathematical concepts to real-life situations. His daughter was among few children who participated in the Allotey Maths camp in 2022. Believing in the importance of aligning mathematics learning with cultural experiences, he advocates for using games, puzzles, stories and real-life scenarios to nurture critical minds of children. He is also an Associate Professor of Mathematics education at the University of Education Winneba. His research interests include Geometry and spatial reasoning, assessment literacy, digital technologies, use of indigenous games to teach Mathematics and promote STEM skills. As a parent and math educator, Peter loves to share his experience on how parents can support in nurturing their wards to excel in mathematics beyond grades.
Student Panelist Representative - Ms. Adwoa Konadu Appiah
Adwoa was a 2016 Allotey Maths Camp participant and a former student of African Science Academy, where she studied A-level physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. She went on to pursue her Barchelor's degree in AI and Software Engineering at the University of Edinburgh and is currently pursuing a Software Engineering career with TSB Bank in Scotland.
Education Initiatives Panelist Representative - Dr. Francis Feehi Torgbor
Francis is a climate data analyst with expertise in supporting the communication of climate information to farmers through the Participatory Integrated Climate Services for Agriculture (PICSA) approach in Africa. He collaborates closely with meteorological services in Africa to ensure the generation of quality data and climate analyses relevant for PICSA. Additionally, he is a founding director of GHAIDEMS Ltd and the African Maths Initiative (AMI Ghana), an NGO. He is generally committed to promoting mathematics education and research for nationwide development, fostering a positive mathematical culture in Africa.
Secure your spot by registering below if you have not already registered for the first webinar:
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For more information, contact us at info@ghaidems.org
Role of Mathematics in Technology and Innovation
GHAIDEMS and AMI Ghana present the second of a three-day webinar series to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics (IDM 2024).
Join us for insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and a celebration of the beauty and significance of mathematics. Whether you're a student, educator, parent or simply curious about math, this series is for you!
About the Speaker
Mr. Divine Puplampu is a Technology Entrepreneur, Software Engineer, and Digital Marketing enthusiast with over 14 years of experience in developing innovative digital solutions. He is currently a consulting General Manager at Stratcon Digital; a subsidiary of Stratcon Energy & Trading a major Bulk Oil Distributor in Ghana.
He is also the co-founder and Tech Lead at Stimuluz Technologies, where he leads a team of 8-developers to develop digital solutions. He also had a stint at the University of Ghana Computing Systems (UGCS) during his National Service. At UGCS, he was part of the 5-man team that deployed the Sakai E-learning System at the University of Ghana; the e-learning tool that became indispensable during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passionate about empowering the youth, particularly the Christian community, Divine regularly conducts free training sessions on leveraging social media for positive impact. He also dedicates his time and skills as an IT Associate volunteer for several non-governmental organizations, including the Ghana Community Radio Network (GCRN), Nneka Youth Foundation, FactSpace West Africa and the Rocky Dawuni Foundation. Divine also volunteers as a Digital Media Enabler at the Trinity Baptist Church, Ghana, where he applies his expertise to enhance the church's digital presence.
With a strong commitment to utilizing technology to solve everyday challenges, Divine has contributed to over 100 digital projects for various brands and startups across Africa. His client portfolio includes prominent organizations such as the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat (AfCFTA), Center for Democratic Development (CDD), Prudential Life Insurance, Africa World Airlines, Nyaho Medical Centre, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana Business School, Omni Media (CitiFM & CitiTV), Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBoD), Ghana Standards Authority, Ghana Climate Innovation Center, Petroleum Commission of Ghana, Ghana Tourism Authority, Stratcon Energy & Trading Limited, Ghana Enterprises Agency (Formerly NBSSI), UK- Ghana Chamber of Commerce, National Communications Authority (NCA), The Jospong Group, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Tesah Capital, iWatch Africa, FactSpace West Africa, appsNmobile Solutions (Fintech), EIB Network (GhOne & StarrFM), OccupyGhana, Africa Women's Sports Summit, Yango Ghana, QualiTrace (AgriTech Startup), NewAge Agrimedia, GUBA Enterprise (UK & Ghana), Ghana Football Association Normalisation Committee, Mission89 (Switzerland), SpruseClean (USA), Thirdway Capital (Canada) and Ecodyst (USA).
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The Art of Problem-Solving and Creativity in Mathematics
GHAIDEMS and AMI Ghana present the first of a three-day webinar series to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics (IDM 2024).
GHAIDEMS and AMI Ghana are collaborating to bring you an unparalleled online event. This series is part of our commitment to highlighting the importance of mathematics in our everyday lives and its critical role in our future.
This event is perfect for students eager to deepen their mathematical knowledge, educators looking for innovative teaching methods, parents interested in supporting their children's education, and anyone curious about the role of mathematics in shaping our world.
Join us as we explore the vast world of mathematics through insightful discussions, engaging presentations, and interactive sessions. Our series aims to unveil the beauty and significance of mathematics, demonstrating its pivotal role in innovation, technology, and solving global challenges.
About the Speaker
Dr. Bernard Oduoku Bainson is a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi and AIMS Ghana. He was also the academic manager of AIMS Ghana. He is a well-trained algebraist who applies the skill of abstraction of core structures, design and verifiable strategies to solving problems. Have had years of experience in teaching across the various levels of education in multicultural environments. Some of which are; Tutoring the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Heriot Watt University where he assisted students with disabilities to access the best quality education provided by the university. He also Volunteered as a Mathematics teacher at Agonaman Senior High School and continues to volunteer to support the Allotey Maths camp. He did his masters at AIMS Ghana and his undergraduate degree at University of Cape Coast.
Secure your spot today by registering at https://forms.gle/sQDCKpkhB7Mg1wvg8. Please note that space is limited, and early registration is encouraged.
For more information, please contact us at info@ghaidems.org