Exposing African students and professionals to research-based graduate education and internships. 

 

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    Agronomists Delphine Umuhoza, Delphine Uwingabire, Yvonne Umulisa, and Silas Nshimiyimana harvesting beans in RWANDA

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    Moustafa Saleh (from EGYPT), a doctoral student at Indiana University (US), discussing research results with his thesis advisor, Dr. Gabriel Zentner

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    Nelson Chepkwony (from KENYA), a doctoral student at Indiana University (US), discussing his research findings

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    Hosiana Abewe, M. S (from RWANDA) testing an HIV drug at the University of California at San Diego (US)

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    Dr. Bright Senyo Ashimatey (from Ghana), a postdoctoral researcher at the Univerrsity of Southern California, using a Fundus camera to analyze the eye retina.

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    Three Afrisnet members Delphine Umuhoza (left), Delphine Uwingabire (middle), and Ange Uwera (right) win training positions through CAEP! Congratulations, and welcome to the USA! 

 

 

AFRISNET is an international network of students, scholars, and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The network’s goal is to advance research and scholarship in STEM disciplines in Africa. Our website provides a clearinghouse for information and advice, as well as a platform where members post profiles, communicate to share news and ideas, blog, and support each other both academically and professionally.  

Read more about Afrisnet on our About page.

 

 

Featured Articles

Spotlight: Dr. Nyiranshuti, from Rwanda, is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. She develops radiotracers targeting immune cells. 

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News: Africa needs many more scientists

Alan Christoffels

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Featured Blogs 

Before you write your (cover) job application letter 

By Gabriel Gihana

The cover letter is an important part of the job application process. Before writing the letter, it is important to gather as much information as possible about the job, and organize all relevant information about your skills and experiences.

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Dealing with the Fear of Applying to Graduate School

By Bright Senyo Ashimatey, Ph.D. 

Applying for graduate school can be a daunting task. The journey typically starts with a simple thought of wanting to pursue further studies. Sometimes this thought may even be planted in your mind by others – as it was in my case – or out of mere curiosity. Whichever way this thought first came to your mind or whatever your motivation is, let me congratulate you for conceiving this thought - it is a good thing to pursue further studies . . . the key is persistence! 
 

Featured Discussions

Culture Difference-Share your experience and thoughts!

Started by Vincent Mwumvaneza

Culture is the way of life! It is very common that when someone leaves his or her native county experiences a cultural shock. The level of cultural shock varies from individuals, the level of cultural differences between new destination and the native country and so on.

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