Community out-reach
Here is an article in the New vision, a news paper in Uganda about Mathematics.
https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/106177
In partnership with the Research and Innovation Fund (RIF) of Makerere University, we reach out to teachers of Mathematics both at Primary and Secondary school levels with refresher courses; and to both pupils and students with career guidance workshops in matters mathematics and science. We have so far visited eight districts, namely; Buyende, Alebtong, Bushenyi, Kayunga, Bukwo, Zombo, Kisoro and Buikwe.
We share some photographs below
Dr. Juliet Nakawa speaking to girls of Stella Maris, Nsube in Buikwe District.
Career guidance with Seseme girls students in Kisoro District
Teachers in Bukwo District displaying their certificates after a refresher course.
Dr. Ismael Mirumbe speaking to pupils of Nyapea girls in Zombo District
The Project PI, Prof. David Ssevviiri giving opening remarks at Namagabi S.S, Kayunga District
With the leadership of Dr. Celestin Kurijyibwami and courtesy of EAALG, the Department of Mathematics at the University of Rwanda conducted an algebra mini workshop on Friday November 4, 2022 at the College of Science and Technology ICTP-EAIFR conference room.
The mini-workshop targeted Mathematics teachers from Kigali city secondary schools and aimed at
1) developing logical thinking skills in a proof oriented setting,
3) enhancing better understanding the language of mathematics, and
2) developing talents for creative thinking and problem solving.
Secondary School Mathematics teachers who participated in the UR mini-workshop