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The
African Scientific Institute (ASI) was founded in 1967. It is a
non-profit organization representing a network of scientists,
engineers, technologists, and health professionals, as well as
young people aspiring to enter the world of science and
technology.
OUR EFFORTS
ASI is striving to get more
minorities to pursue careers in science and technology. Through
various programs sponsored by ASI, young people have an
opportunity to learn of the possibilities and rewards of a
technical profession. Given a chance to know science and
scientists, more minorities will seek careers in science and
technology. They will be welcomed. Minorities represent an
untapped resource to satisfy the increasing demand for scientists
and engineers.
OUR CONCERNS
ASI is concerned with the
professional development of its network of scientists and
technologists, and their participation in their communities.
The various disciplines of science
and technology are becoming more interrelated. ASI, as an
interdisci-plinary organization, is a forum for the exchange of
technical information and expertise.
ASI believes that its network of
resources, as informed technical professionals, have a particular
obligation to interact with their communities and to help the
community reach decisions on both technical and social matters.
OUR RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
One of the
objectives of ASI is the continuance of Research and Development
section that includes:
• providing facilities for the use
of young people, and
• providing a laboratory for
technical professionals with ideas and talent but without the
opportunity to develop them.
ASI is particularly interested in
addressing the problems of developing countries, with special
emphasis on technology transfer and the development of appropriate
technologies.
OUR METHODS
OF IMPLEMENTATION
The objectives of ASI are
implemented through:
• Publishing literature •
Sponsoring conferences, seminars, workshops • Research and
Consulting services • Lectures before various types of audiences •
Making Radio and Television appearances • Counseling and providing
special support services for scientifically motivated youth •
Community Involvement projects—such as Achievement Award Banquets
• Co-operative projects with private and governmental sectors—such
as job fairs. • Maintaining a climate of high acceptance so that
as increased needs require increased budgets, donors and
volunteers, whether they be public, private, governmental,
national or international, will join with ASI to provide the
needed funds and services to maintain and continue the worthwhile
objectives of the organization • Employment Matching Program
Historically, ASI has concerned
itself primarily with motivation programs for minorities entering
scientific/ technological areas. However, over the past few years,
ASI has expanded its objectives to become project development
oriented. Also, ASI renders consulting and research services,
which are rendered on a fee basis.
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