Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) (@sheilaafrica) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju)

@sheilaafrica

Scientist, Futurist, Mother of Sci-Fi writer Temi Oh. TED Fellow. Executive Director, Alliance for Science

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linkhttps://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/ calendar_today08-02-2009 21:48:53

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Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International (@africaharvestke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During the African Biosafety Coordination Partners Meeting in Zambia, Dr. Florence Wambugu, urged AUDA-NEPAD to support African countries in stabilizing issues related to biodiversity and GMOs. She noted that politicians have largely derailed the adoption of GMOs in Africa.

Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) (@sheilaafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So proud of my baby girl ⁦@Temi_Oh⁩! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 on your first (of many) film awards for “outstanding writing” ✍️

So proud of my baby girl ⁦@Temi_Oh⁩! Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 on your first (of many) film awards for “outstanding writing” ✍️
Alliance for Science (@scienceally) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dr. Olalekan Akinbo congratulates Cohort II of CRISPR Class 2024 on behalf of Madam Nardos Thomas, CEO of AUDA NEPAD in the leadup to the 11 October graduation of the African Scientists combining genomics technology for indigenous crops. #AOCC #FoodSecurity

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Through genomics-assisted breeding, the #AOCC is ensuring that African indigenous crops thrive in the face of multiple challenges. Prof.Mumm, Director of the #AfPBA congratulates Cohort 2 of the #AOCC CRISPR CAS training head of their graduation on 11 Oct!

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“Kenyan farmers are battling extreme climate challenges while solutions sit within reach. This report outlines the economic and social benefits that Bt maize, Bt cotton, and biotech potatoes can offer—, improving livelihoods, & ensuring food security.” Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) Kenya Editors’ Guild

“Kenyan farmers are battling extreme climate challenges while solutions sit within reach. This report outlines the economic and social benefits that Bt maize, Bt cotton, and biotech potatoes can offer—, improving livelihoods, &amp; ensuring food security.” <a href="/SheilaAfrica/">Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju)</a> <a href="/KenyaEditors/">Kenya Editors’ Guild</a>
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Happy moment….one year of collaboration, data analysis and interviews. Proud of the final report. Well done team 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) (@sheilaafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s the season to celebrate and shower gratitude on our loved ones, friends, colleagues and collaborators. Thankyou all for being part of our journey in 2024 🎉🎄🎁🙏🏾❤️

Dr. Sheila Obim (formerly Ochugboju) (@sheilaafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Asante Sana 🙏🏾 Chris Anderson you connected TED to Africa in 2007, when emeka_okafor curated an extraordinary group of fellows, many are now my lifelong friends. We also started the first TEDx Nairobi in 2009, with Joshua Wanyama & Juliana Rotich tough but such fun! We will miss you! ♥️

Amb. Philip, Thigo, MBS (@pthigo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Quite a refreshing gathering of scientists from across the globe, and mainly from the global majority, exploring the impact of #Ai on Science Communication: trends, challenges and opportunities, especially in the recognition that Scientists and Teachers are the most trusted

Green Belt Movement (@greenbeltmovmnt) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Dear Kenyans, Karura Forest needs you! Today being Prof. Maathai’s birthday, we honor her legacy by standing against the plan to take 51.64 acres from Karura Forest for Kiambu Road expansion. She fought for Karura and now it is our turn! Join the movement to #SaveKarura 🌿✊🏾

Dr. RMwebaza (@rosemwebaza) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Indeed Uganda gave us more than we expected—leadership, hospitality, and unwavering commitment. This Forum was not just organized; it was owned." — ES @ClaverGatete . Great outcomes from this important process . Thank you Government of Uganda #ARFSD11

Indeed Uganda gave us more than we expected—leadership, hospitality, and unwavering commitment. This Forum was not just organized; it was owned." — ES @ClaverGatete . Great outcomes from this important process . Thank you <a href="/GovUganda/">Government of Uganda</a> 
#ARFSD11
Chikwe Ihekweazu (@chikwe_i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Increasing vaccination coverage is protecting millions of children in Africa from life-threatening diseases. But we cannot relent. These gains are threatened every day. We must build on the progress to give every child a healthy start to life. #AVW #VaccinesWork