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Simon Langat National Council for Science and Technology

The SKA in Africa: Kenya’s Participation Presentation to the 4 th Annual Bursary and Fellowship Conference, Stellenosch, 6 th December 2009. Simon Langat National Council for Science and Technology. Introduction. Location Establishment of collaboration in S&T. Institutions. Government

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Simon Langat National Council for Science and Technology

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  1. The SKA in Africa: Kenya’s ParticipationPresentation to the 4th Annual Bursary and Fellowship Conference, Stellenosch, 6th December 2009 Simon Langat National Council for Science and Technology

  2. Introduction Location Establishment of collaboration in S&T

  3. Institutions • Government • NCST • National Committee

  4. Progress • Formation of the Committee • Preliminary site identification • Raising awareness about astronomy (2009) • Students join the SKA bursary • Collaboration issues • Teaching of Astronomy at undergraduate level

  5. Progress cont’d • 19 students admitted to the undergraduate course • Huge interest in astronomy noted

  6. Future • Promotion of astronomy at all levels • Develop infrastructure • Enhance collaboration with other countries • Strengthen capacity for teaching, research etc

  7. Thank You langat@ncst.go.ke

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