Under African Skies 2002

Science & Sustainability Conference
Applying Appropriate Solutions for a Global Society.

Science & Technology Research, Education, and Teacher Training Sessions

Symposium on the Role of Science & Technology in Sustainable Development

Science & Technology Research, Education, and Teacher Training Sessions

Day 1: Monday, June 17th:

09:30-11:10 Opening Ceremony

• (10min) Welcome: Local Organizing Committee Mr. Elias Xavier, UNDP
• (30min) UNEP Address: Mr. Alex Alusa, Deputy Director, UNEP Regional Office for Africa
• (30min) "Science & Globalization" Kevin Hand, Cosmos Education
• (30min) Keynote: His Worship Dick Wawaru, the Mayor of Nairobi

11:10-12:00 Introduction to Afternoon Sessions and Tracks

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-16:00 Afternoon Sessions

• Science of Flight & Fluids, Jaret Matthews
• Science of Motion & Math, Benjamin Moalusi and Stella Agara
• Science of Light and Stars, Fezile Vuthela and Bojan Pecnik
• Science of Health, Environment, and the Senses, Carol Lo and Kevin Hand
• Science of Electricity, Magnetism and Energy, Bryan Palmintier,

• Pale Blue Dot
  13:00-13:35: "Our Place in the Universe" William Marshall, Oxford University
  
• Extra-solar Planets
  Bojan Pecnik
  
• Remote Sensing Science
  14:10-14:45: "Remote Sensing Applications for Disaster Management", Carol Lo, Astrium Inc., London, UK
  
• Title TBA
  Peter Njuguna, Geography Department, University of Nairobi
  
• "Space Geography and sustainable development in Africa."
  14:45-15:20: Prof. George Krhoda.
  
• Youth in the Developing World
  15:20-15:55: "Environmental Education and Youth Initiative using Space Technology in Burundi", Dieudonné Bizimana
  
• "The Importance of Protecting Children's Rights in the Developing World"
  Stella Agara and Dorothy Atieno, Child Rights Defenders Movement, Nairobi
  

Day 2: Tuesday, June 18th:

09:30-09:45 Intro/Welcome to Day 2

09:45-10:30 "An overview of the Global Environmental Outlook (GEO) Report"

10:30-12:00 Morning Session

• Making Something from Nothing: Novel and Easy, Experiments for the classroom, part I

• The World Around Us: Observing You Environment, Science Experiments Everywhere.

• Adjusting to environmental and technological change
  "Self sustenance in a changing technological space": Tim Maonga
  
• "Empowering Street Children through Environmental Education,"
  William Raj, Mkombozi Center for Street Children, Moshi, Tanzania
  
• "Global Climate Change and the role of Mars Analog Research"
  Jaret Mathews, Purdue University
  

13:00-16:00 Afternoon Session:

• Science of Flight & Fluids, Jaret Matthews
• Science of Motion & Math, Benjamin Moalusi and Stella Agara
• Science of Light & Stars, Fezile Vuthela and Bojan Pecnik
• Science of Health, Environment, and the Senses, Carol Lo and Felicien Nzyemana
• Science of Electricity, Magnetism and Energy, Bryan Palmintier and Kevin Hand

• Adjusting to environmental and technological change (continued)
  "Self sustenance in a changing technological space": Tim Maonga
  
• World Wildlife Federation
• Information Technology
  • "Learning networks"
    Dr. Samson Gunga
    
  • "The Changing Face of Access: Information Everywhere"
    Kevin Hand, Stanford University
    
  • "The Role of Government Policy in Information and Technology in Developing Countries"
    Clement Dlamani, Junior Mayor of Manzini, The Kingdom of Swaziland
    
  • "Using Electronics to Sense the World Around Us: From Satellites to the Soil"
    Bryan Palmintier, Stanford University
    
  • NewAfrica.com
    

Day 3: Wednesday, June 19th

09:30-09:45 Intro/Welcome to Day 2

09:45-10:30: Opening Talk

• "Science, Technology, and the role of the United Nations"
  Charles Davies, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
  

10:30-13:00 Morning Session:

• Science of Flight & Fluids, Jaret Matthews
• Science of Motion & Math, Benjamin Moalusi and Stella Agara
• Science of Light and Stars, Fezile Vuthela and Bojan Pecnik
• Science of Health, Environment, and the Senses, Carol Lo and Felicien Nzyemana
• Science of Electricity, Magnetism and Energy, Bryan Palmintier

• "Issues in Zambian Environmental Health"
  Nicholas Kasoma, Chinama Health College, Zambia
  
• "Technological Change in Swaziland"
  Clement Dlamani, Junior Mayor of Manzini, The Kingdom of Swaziland
  
• "Remote Sensing Applications in Zambia"
  Frank Bwalya, University of Zambia
  
• "Science and Sustainable Agriculture in Africa, with examples from Kenya."
  M. Tanui, Nairobi
  
• Title TBA
  Prof. Wandibba, Professor of Anthropology, Institute for African Studies, Nairobi
  
• "Intellectual Property Rights and Sustainable Development."
  Doris Mutta, African Center for Technology Studies
  

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:30 Afternoon Session

• Question and Answer Session for Experiments
• Educating Oneself to Become a Better Educator:
• Resources and Peers for Isolated Teachers
• "Bringing Physics into any classroom"
  Mr. A. Otiemo, Kenya Science Teachers College, Nairobi
  

Student Track: "What Next?", Elias Xavier (moderator)

• "Life After Secondary School"
  Felicien Nzeyimana, Director, Youth Education, Burundi
  
• "Life as a Scientist"
  Benjamin Moalusi
  
• "Careers for You: What do I do with my life?"
  Elias Xavier, Ministries/UNDP, Tanzania
  

Research Track: Carol Lo (moderator)

• "Application of Renewable Energy in Lifting the Living Standards in Developing Nations."
  John Ogilla, Kenital, Nairobi
  
• "Appropriate Technologies for Enterprise Creation,"
  Henry Rugendo, ApproTech, Nairobi
  
• "Solar Power as the Only Alternative."
  Reuben Mburu, Technical and Logistics Executive Solagen Ltd, Nairobi.
  

15:30-16:00 Closing Ceremony for Education Session

Part II: Symposium on the Future of Science & Sustainable Development in Africa

Day 4: Thursday, June 20th

09:30-10:30 "Setting the Stage"

10:30-12:00 Panel Discussion: Xavier (Moderator)

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-16:00 Working Group Breakout Sessions

Day 5: Friday, June 21st

09:30-10:00 "Synopsis & Focal Points for Final Day", Kevin Hand

10:00-11:00 "Keypoints for Action" Bojan Pecnick

11:00-12:00 Discussion

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-15:00 Working Group Sessions

15:00-16:00 Closing Ceremony

• Remarks from Symposium Attendees
• UNEP Remarks: Levis Kavagi
• (30min) UNEP Address: Mr. Alex Alusa, Deputy Director, UNEP Regional Office for Africa
• Cosmos Education Remarks

In Kenya, Cosmos Education Kenya is Registered Society No. 26710.
In the United States, Cosmos Education is a Project of The Tides Center, a 501(c)3 non‑profit organisation.
In England and Wales, Cosmos Education UK is Registered Charity No. 1100278
Cosmos Education Zambia is registered under the Societies Act in the Republic of Zambia, Registration No. ORS/102/35/3017.