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The Louisiana State University - College of Science (LSU) has endorsed the Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences. This new endorsement by a major University in U.S.A. has been possible thanks to the presentation of the AFIPS by Suniti Karunatillake to the dean, associate dean for research and director of administrative services of LSU, who have "appreciated … Continue reading Lousiana State University has endorsed the Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Science

The EAG (European Association of Geochemistry) and Geochemical Society (GS) have officially announced that they are sponsoring the Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences in the EAG newsletter. See the following link for more details. http://news.eag.eu.com/newsletterView?newsletterId=65

The broadcast "Atour de la question" by Caroline Lachowsky with Maram KAIRE and David BARATOUX may be listened to again here: Quelle Astronomie pour le continent (in french) ? - Which Astronomy for the continent ? The interview took place at the Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire Cheikh Anta Diop. This interview was the occasion to … Continue reading The Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences on RFI

The 27th Colloquium of Africa Geology will be held at the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal 21st July – 28th July 2018. The Colloquium of African Geology (CAG) is a major biennial meeting organized under the auspices of the Geological Society of Africa (GSAf). Like in the previous CAG27 meetings, contributions from all fields of geology are welcome. … Continue reading Planetary Sciences at the next Colloquium of African Geology

PORTRAITS OF AFRICAN SCIENTISTS IN PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE Lire la version française The development of scientific research in the domain of planetary and space sciences in Africa depends to a large extent on a few individuals who focus their energy to this objective, with passion. The Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences, which has … Continue reading Portraits – Meriem El-Yajouri, 25 years old, Morocco

PORTRAITS OF AFRICAN SCIENTISTS IN PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE Lire la version française The development of scientific research in the domain of planetary and space sciences in Africa depends to a large extent on a few individuals who focus their energy to this objective, with passion. The Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences, which has … Continue reading Portraits – Mayssa El Yazidi, 25 years old, Tunis

PORTRAITS DE SCIENTIFIQUES AFRICAINS EN SCIENCES DES PLANETES ET DE L'ESPACE Read the english version Le développement de la recherche scientifique dans le domaine des sciences des Planètes et de l’Espace en Afrique repose en grande partie sur quelques individus qui consacrent leur vie à atteindre cet objectif, avec passion. L’Initiative Africaine pour les Sciences … Continue reading Portraits – Meriem El-Yajouri, 25 ans, Maroc

The Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Science is a partner of the project of a dark sky reserve for the limiting light pollution in the region of the Oukaimeden observatory. The project, led by Prof. Zouhair Benkhaldoun, and entitled "The International Research of dark sky of the National Park of the Toubkal (Atlas Dark … Continue reading A reserve of dark sky of the Oukaimeden observatory in Morocco

The Laboratory of Planetology of Nantes and the Laboratory Geosciences Environnement Toulouse invite applications for a M2R (Second year of master) research internship in planetary sciences (6 months). Applications of African master students are encouraged. Prerequisites include good knowledge of GIS software and experience with remote sensing data sets. The internship is part of the … Continue reading Call for application: master research internship on Mars

Maram KAIRE and David BARATOUX will participate to the RFI radio programme "Autour de la question" (Around the question) by Caroline Lachowsky. The interview will take place at the Institut Fondamental d'Afrique Noire Cheikn Anta Diop and will be broadcasted on Monday 06/11, 14h10 (UTC). This interview will be the occasion to discuss the Africa Initiative … Continue reading The Africa Initiative for Planetary and Space Sciences on RFI