The Society for the Advancement of Science and Technology in the Arab World (SASTA)

The AMERICAN-MOROCCAN COMPETENCIES NETWORK is launching a request for proposals in the following targeted areas:
 
1. Industry and New Technologies
2. Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research & Development
3. Moroccan Women and Development
4. Agriculture et Agro-Food
5. Sustainable Development and Protection of Environment
6. Human development
 
The deadline for applications is April 30, 2012. Details for the submission can be found here:
English application
French application

Contact: Dr. Mohamed Boutjdir.

PDF Flyer.

 

 

World Economic Forum honors Dr. Hilal Lashuel, SASTA secretary general as Young Global Leader for 2012,   March 6^th, 2012

Dr. Hilal Lashuel, SASTA’s secretary general and board member has been named by the world economic forum as one of the 2012 Young Global Leaders. The honour, bestowed each year by the Forum, recognizes up to 200 outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world. Drawn from a pool of several thousand candidates, the 2012 YGLs were chosen by a selection committee, and they comprise respected international leaders from business, government and media. Read More…

In response to his selection, Dr. Lashuel stated “I am humbled and honored by this recognition and invitation to join this dynamic and global collaborative community of successful individuals and inspiring leaders. I view this not only as recognition of my own individual achievements, but also as recognition of the success of SASTA and the collective efforts of many individuals, colleagues and collaborators that I have been privileged to work with and supported me during the past years. http://www.weforum.org/news/world-economic-forum-announces-young-global-leaders-2012-1

 

 

 

SASTA President Speaks at the AAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, February 16-20^th, 2012 

SASTA President and board member, Wael Al-Delaimy  was invited by the American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest general science association in the world, to give an oral presentation as part of a panel on diaspora at the AAAS annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada between February 16-20^th, 2012. His talk titled: The Arab Spring: A sunny forecast for diaspora scientist (link to abstract) received wide interest and discussion in the session from audience representing government and other diaspora. He described how and why SASTA was created and the history of the region in the context of science and the potential future in light of the revolutions seeking democracies in the Arab world. He was joined on the panel by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Cardinal Warde who established the Caribbean Science Foundation for diaspora scientists and Dr. Nick Farrell from the Virginia Commonwealth University representing the Wild Geese Network of Irish Scientists. The panelists shared their experiences and lessons learned that others can benefit from when pursuing the creation of successful diaspora societies and networks.     

   

 

 

 

Appointment of Prof. Nadia Ghazzali as new President of the UQTR

Prof. Nadia Ghazzali, a SASTA member, has been appointed, on January 19th 2012, as the new President of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières), by the Council of Minister of Quebec, Canada. She will take office on February 1st 2012, for a mandate of five years. Read More..     

The website of the NSERC-Industrial Alliance Chair for Women in Science and Engineering in Quebec.

 

SASTA board members visit AUC (Dec 19^th, 2011)

SASTA board members visited the American University of Cairo and met with the faculty and administrators to discuss and explore possibilities for collaborations to promote and advance higher education, science and technology in the region.

 

 

SASTA Invited to Al-Azhar University (Dec 17^th, 2011)

SASTA board members were invited by Al-Azhar University for a day long meeting with the vice president for research and all Deans to discuss how SASTA can assist the university to enhance its research and academic potentials. Several projects were discussed and initiatives will be started in the form of student exchange, workshops, and Intellectual Property strategy for the University to attract business investments.

 

 

SASTA –Arab League workshop (Dec 18-19^th, 2011)

SATSA was invited by the Arab League to organize the Arab Expatriate Scientists Conference. It involves the organization and planning for the upcoming 2012 conference in partnerships between Arab scientists in the Diaspora and Universities, scientists and other stakeholders in different Arab Countries. The workshop participants included expert in immigration studies, Arab League Educational Cultural and Scientific organization, and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education. … Read More

 

 

SASTA board members advocate new policies to promote education, science and research in the region at the World Economic Forum (Oct 20-22^nd, 2011)

SASTA board members invited to attend the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa. The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Middle East and North Africa was held on October 20-22, 2011 at the Dead Sea resort in Jordan. The high profile meeting included heads of states from the region and the world and is by invitation only. Six SASTA received the special invitation to attend the meeting and several of them led panels on academia and health related issues in the region… Read More

SASTA and JUST sign a memorandum of understanding (Dec 18^th, 2011)

SASTA signs memorandum of understanding with Jordan University for Science and Technology. After several months of discussions on how best SASTA can serve the needs of Jordan University for Science and Technology in terms of research collaborations and exchange students and faculty, SASTA was invited by Jordan University for Science and Technology to sign a memorandum of understanding on October 19th 2011. … Read More