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About ASI
The African Scientific Institute (ASI) was founded in 1967. It is a non-profit tax-exempt corporation representing a network of scientists, engineers, technologists, and health professionals, as well as young people who are aspiring to enter the world of science and technology. ASI Objectives Expose and motivate more minorities to pursue careers in science and technology • Foster the professional development of its network of scientists and technologists, as well as their participation in their communities • Develop, organize and provide study, tutoring and counseling centers and other facilities and programs for use by young people • Develop programs and projects to help solve problems in developing countries, with emphasis on healthcare, economic development, technology transfer and the development of appropriate sustainable technologies • Develop laboratories for technical professionals who have ideas and talent, but are without resources to develop them. The various disciplines of science and technology are becoming more inter-related. ASI, as an interdisciplinary organization, is a forum for the exchange of technical information and expertise. If you are interested in joining ASI’s efforts, please feel free to contact us: African Scientific Institute (510) 653-7027 |
We Stay Involved…………………… We
are continuing our campaign to interest people in the African American
community in pursuing a career in nursing or other allied health
professions.
What is ASI’s Five-Year
Campaign to assist in alleviating the nation’s healthcare careers
shortages, with a special emphasis on nursing? ................more
information................. Through our ASI Fellows Program, we are actively engaged in furthering the development of a network of scientists and technologists among African Americans and internationally throughout the African Diaspora. ASI Fellows is a collective which shares experiences, contacts and knowledge. We consider these individuals as superstars in the world of science and technology. They are a unique group of noted individuals with boundless potential and are always organic. We want people, especially our youth, to know that individuals exist who exemplify excellence. We are excited about the progress of this program. We now have a network of ASI Fellows that span through 11 countries. If you are a qualified person who has significantly
contributed to developments in science and technology, or know someone who
meet such qualifications, go to our website at: and complete the
necessary documents to start the process of becoming an ASI Fellow. You can learn more about ASI in Africa at:
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Hip-Hop CD........Now Available The African Scientific Institute has joined with Hip Learning, a music through rhyme production company, to develop, promote and distribute a series of productions that present information about science and technology to K-4 aged children. The first CD: "Anatomy". It is complete with a hip-hop music beat that will have all of us jumping out of our seats to dance to knowledge about science. This CD is now available at $14.95. You can purchase this CD by: c Check enclosed (payable to: African Scientific Institute)c Credit Card # ________________________________ Card Type: c
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