Contacts

Email address: africanwomeninalgebra@gmail.com 

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/africanwomeninalgebra 

Phone: +256750475519, +256782399837, +254783158646 

Workshop motivation

The inaugural African Women in Algebra Workshop is an initiative designed to address the gender gap in STEM fields, particularly within the realm of algebra. The motivation behind this workshop stems from a pressing issue facing African women in academia-the challenge of ascending the academic ladder due to the requirement of a prescribed number of research publications.

For many career women in Africa, the delicate balance between family and work responsibilities often leaves them with limited time and mobility, hindering their ability to meet academic publication requirements. This not only affects their individual career trajectories but also contributes to the widening gender gap in STEM fields.

The Inaugural African Women in Algebra Workshop seeks to provide a supportive and collaborative research environment tailored to the unique challenges faced by African women. This workshop is strategically designed to empower women in algebraic careers, fostering their interest and advancement in the field. 

Scientific Advisory Board

• Prof. Jennifer Balakrishnan, Boston University, USA 

• Prof. Karin Baur, University of Leeds, UK 

• Dr. Laura Cossu, University of Graz, Austria 

• Prof. Sophie Frisch, Graz University of Technology, Austria 

• Prof. Elisa Lorenzo García, Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland 

• Prof. Karin-Therese Howell, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa 

• Prof. Diletta Martinelli - University of Amsterdam, Netherlands 

• Dr. Jared  Ongaro,  University of Nairobi, Kenya

• Prof. Marie Françoise Ouedraogo - Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Burkina Faso

• Dr. Roswitha Rissner, University of Klagenfurt, Austria 

• Prof. David Ssevviiri, Makerere University, Uganda 

• Prof. Balázs Szendrői, University of Vienna, Austria 

AWA Organising Committee

• Dr. Sarah Nakato, Kabale University, Uganda  - AWA Convenor

• Dr. Annet Kyomuhangi, Busitema University, Uganda -  AWA Deputy Convenor

• Ms. Farha Nazreen, University of Nairobi, Kenya - AWA Secretary

• Dr. Caroline Namanya, Makerere University, Uganda  - AWA Uganda Coordinator

• Ms. Hadijah Nalule, Kabale University, Uganda 

• Ms. Hellen Nanteza, Makerere University, Uganda 

Local Organising Committee 

• Chairperson: Dr. Damian Kajunguri, Former Dean, Faculty of Science 

• Convenor: Dr. Sarah Nakato, Convenor, African Women in Algebra 

• Dr. Julius A Arinaitwe, Chief, Directorate of Research and Grants 

• Assoc Prof. Sekiwu Denis, Chief, Directorate of Postgraduate Training 

• Assoc Prof. Sarah Nachuha, Dean, Faculty of Science 

• Dr. Francis Akena Adyanga, Dean, Faculty of Education 

• Dr. Buyinza Daniel, Associate Dean, Faculty of Science 

• Dr. Namayanja Proscovia, Head, Department of Mathematics 

• Mr. Kansiime Geofrey, Head, Department of Science Education 

• Communications and Branding Office 

• Ms. Catherine Ashabahebwa 

• Mr. Edson Bazeyo 

• Mr. Ronald Katende 

• Dr. Silas Kito Luliro 

• Dr. Edison Mayanja 

• Mr. Frank Murangira 

• Ms. Hadijah Nalule 

• Mr. Ssematimba Nicholas 

Sponsors