The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) Regional Executive, is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the final edition of our 2024 Guest Seminar Series, on November 29th, 2024 at 1: 00 PM (Trinidad and Tobago Time).
There will be a presentation from Prof. Sergio Scicchitano at John Cabot University, Rome Italy. His presentation is entitled: "Stop worrying and love the robot: An activity-based approach to assess the impact of robotization on employment dynamics".
Kindly see the attached Flyer for Programme details and the registration and zoom credentials.
The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) Regional Executive congratulates the appointment of the new Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Trinidad and Tobago (CAS-TT) Chapter, based on the Election held on 7th September 2024.
The new CAS-TT Chapter EXCO Team will serve on a 2-year term until 31st August 2026. They are:The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) Regional Executive, is pleased to announce that we will be hosting another edition of the Graduate Student Seminar Series, on 27th September 2024 at 1:00 pm (Trinidad and Tobago Time).
There will be a presentation by Ms Shanice Martin from UWI, Mona, Jamaica, who will be speaking on: "A DEEP DIVE INTO THERMOELECTRIC OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION: FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTATION IN JAMAICA."
Kindly see the attached Flyer for Programme details and the registration and zoom credentials.
-------------------------------------It is with deep sorrow that the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) announces the passing of our esteemed founding president, Professor Ramsey Saunders, on 11th June 2024. As the founding president of the CAS from 1988 to 1996, Professor Saunders played a pivotal role in shaping the organization and fostering a spirit of scientific inquiry and collaboration throughout the region. He was an active member and Fellow of CAS until his passing. The Caribbean Academy of Sciences extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Professor Ramsey Saunders. His passing is a monumental loss to the scientific community, but his legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations. May his soul rest in peace.
------------------------------------------The CAS Regional Executive had postponed the next Guest and Graduate Student Webinar scheduled for Friday 21st June, since this was the date of the funeral for Professor Ramsay Saunders. The revised dates are now announced.
Our Guest Webinar Speaker, Ms. Yolande Hylton (UWI, Mona, Jamaica and Hylton Insights, Jamaica) will be speaking on: Sprinting to Greatness: Talent Management Lessons from Athletics. 2nd August at 3 PM T&T time.
Kindly see the attached Flyer for Programme details and the registration and zoom credentials.
Our Graduate Student Webinar Speakers are Ms. Leneka Rhoden (UWI, Mona), who will be speaking on Leveraging Sargassum-Derived Essential Oils for BBNJ: Enhancing Conservation and Sustainable Use of Ocean Resources and Ms. Katherine Agong (UWI, St. Augustine, Trinidad) who will be speaking on: Assessing Informal First and Last Mile Transport in Trinidad's Transport Deficient Communities on 26th July at 2 PM T&T time.
Kindly see the attached Flyer for Programme details and the registration and zoom credentials.
----------------------The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) is pleased to share that it will
host its first inaugural graduate student webinar for 2024, by
Mr. Timothy Allen from the Institute of Sustainable Biotechnology (ISBiot),
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - Barranquitas Campus, Puerto Rico.
Date/Time: Friday 7th June 2024 at 2:00 pm (Trinidad and Tobago time).
Topic: The Extraction of Secondary Metabolites to Reverse and Cure Type 2 Diabetes.
Please see the flyer for the program, abstract, and biography.
Please register your attendance using the Webinar Registration Link provided in the flyer
The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) was represented at the
Small Island Developing States conference #SIDS4 on the 27th May 2024
in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda by the President of CAS,
Prof. Mark Wuddivira, who worked with the International Science Council
conference liaison team, to prepare a declaration document that can be
found at
"Call to Empower Science for the Future of Large Ocean States"
An interview with Prof Wuddivira was posted by ABS - Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services
He noted that “The Declaration from the ISC SIDS Liaison Committee speaks
to the heart of what we strive for in Large Ocean States. Our resilience
and ingenuity are vital as we face unique challenges. By investing in
science and technology and fostering international collaboration, we can
transform our vulnerabilities into strengths and lead all islands toward
a more prosperous future. This declaration is a rallying cry for unity,
innovation, and progress. We invite all scientists at SIDS4 and beyond
to join us, endorse this call to action, and work together to build a
sustainable and thriving future for all island nations.”
The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS), hosted its inaugural guest
webinar for 2024, by Prof. Raymond Jagessar on Friday 24th, May 2024.
Topic: United Nations-Caribbean Academy of Sciences- Caribbean SIDS Partnership,
a new venture, in mitigating Environment degradation resulting from Climate Change
The
attached flyer gives some details for the program, abstract, and biography
It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the passing of
Professor Emeritus Winston Mellowes, who left us 27 December 2023,
following a period of illness.
Professor Mellowes will be fondly remembered for his unwavering commitment and
service to the Caribbean Academy of Sciences throughout the decades leading
up to his passing.
Attached is a tribute dedicated to celebrating his enduring
contributions.
The CAS Executive as of November 2023 comprises:
| President | Professor Mark Wuddivira | mark.wuddivira@sta.uwi.edu |
| Secretary | Dr. Roshnie Doon | roshniedoon@hotmail.com |
| Foreign Secretary | Professor Raymond Jagessar | raymond.jagessar@uog.edu.gy |
| Treasurer: | Dr. Jeffrey Smith | jeffrey.smith@sta.uwi.edu |
| P.R.O. | Dr. Marvadeen Singh-Wilmot | marvadeen.singhwilmot@uwimona.edu.jm |
An information webinar on a Short Course on Renewable Energy was held on October 7, 2023 from 2-3 pm EST. Please share within your networks.
IAP Document -
"Strengthening clinical research capacity in
low-and middle-income countries".
This report by the Academy of Medical Sciences and IAP for Health identifies
a number of key gaps and barriers in clinical research capacity across
the different regions of the world and potential opportunities to further
strengthen clinical research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
3-4 July 2017, London, United Kingdom
The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean
(ROLAC) of the International Council for Science (ICSU) is
pleased to circulate the call for papers for the upcoming
ICSU-WDS LA&C Scientific Data Management Workshop to be
held in Rio de Janeiro on 17-18 April 2018
IAP Statement on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk
Reduction was coordinated by the Science Council of Japan and was
officially launched at the ‘International
Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2017 -
Global Forum on Science and Technology for Disaster Resilience
2017’ held in Japan on 23-25 November 2017. The Press Release
document is available at the IAP site
Wilfred Rupert Chan (1931-2017)
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