MEMBERS & VISITORS: Revolutionizing the Legal Landscape in Africa: Another Tharaka Invention Academy Success Story “Revolutionizing the Legal Landscape in Africa: Another Tharaka Invention Academy Success Story ” This is Elsie, the legal correspondent for Law Review International and I have a fascinating story for you to watch about an imaginary new software tool […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Life And Legacy of Imhotep Recent Genetic Studies Finally Show That Ancient Egyptians Were Black Africans “Good day, everyone! I am Imhotep, often remembered as the first architect, engineer, and physician in early recorded history. You might know me from the ancient lands of Africa, where I contributed to the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: African Innovation Beyond The Wheel African Innovation Beyond The Wheel “Welcome to our special segment at Tharaka Invention Academy, where we dive into the fascinating world of inventions and explore why learning about the history of invention is crucial for our young inventors. Let’s uncover the layers of history and innovation […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Why African Startup Businesses Are Dying The narratives about Africa to date have largely arisen from other parts of the world, to their benefit and to Africa’s detriment. Now is the time for narratives about Africa to originate from Africa by African people. The chains of control and domination are being […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Innovators of Change: Bridging Skills and Opportunities In ‘Innovators of Change’ we meet four inspiring characters from different parts of Africa and Brazil. Chidiebere in Nigeria is creating a digital platform called ‘SkillSync’ to help unemployed youth find jobs based on their skills. Aline, a teacher in Brazil, is revolutionizing education […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How to Turn Your STEAM Passion into a Thriving Career “Hello everyone, I’m Prof. Singer. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: turning your passion for STEAM into a thriving career. STEAM is an acronym which stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics referred to in […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Timbuktu’s Genius-The Forgotten Scholar “Timbuktu’s Genius: The Forgotten Scholar”. In the year 2050, in a vibrant, technologically advanced African city, lived a young Senegalese girl named Aminata. Known for her inventive mind and insatiable curiosity, Aminata was a beacon of innovation in her community. Yet, beneath her bright exterior, she harbored […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Echoes of Imhotep: The Ancient African Architect Mwangwi wa Imhotep Katikati ya jiji la kisasa la Afrika lenye shughuli nyingi, lililo kati ya majengo marefu na mabango ya kidijitali, kulisimama Jumba la Makumbusho la Imhotep la Ubunifu. Ilikuwa mahali ambapo siku za nyuma na zijazo ziliungana, kumbukumbu kwa urithi wa […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Echoes of Imhotep: The Ancient African Architect This story is a work of fiction, designed to inspire and celebrate the rich history and potential of African inventors. Imhotep was indeed a historical figure, renowned for his contributions to architecture and medicine in ancient Egypt. For more information on Imhotep, you can […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Harnessing Deepfake Technology for Good: A Message to Young African Inventors and Beyond “Hello, everyone! Welcome back to our channel. Today’s topic is both fascinating and critical – deepfake technology. You’ve probably heard about deepfakes in the news, often linked to misinformation or unethical use. But as young inventors, particularly in […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Embracing Roots, Defying Odds: My Return to Africa After 44 Years I cast my fate to the wind when I decided, in 2020, to return to Africa after a nearly 44 year hiatus since leaving Ghana after a five year stay in 1976. “Cast your fate to the wind” is an […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Beacon of Innovation Kinara wa Ubunifu: Safari ya Rokhaya Diagne kutoka Gamer hadi A.I. Painia. Katikati ya Senegal, mwanamke kijana anayeitwa Rokhaya Diagne anaandaa kozi ya siku zijazo, si kwa ajili yake tu bali kwa bara zima la Afrika. Akiwa na umri wa miaka 25, Rokhaya anajumuisha ari na dhamira […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Beacon of Innovation The Beacon of Innovation: Rokhaya Diagne’s Journey from Gamer to A.I. Pioneer. In the heart of Senegal, a young woman named Rokhaya Diagne is charting a course for the future, not just for herself but for the entire African continent. At 25 years old, Rokhaya embodies the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Why African Americans are moving to Africa The New Horizon: Why African Americans are Embracing Their African Roots In recent years, a quiet but powerful movement has been taking shape. A growing number of African Americans are leaving the Western shores behind, seeking a new beginning on the African continent in […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Research and Development Continues At Tharaka Invention Academy here in Marimanti, the research and development of solar powered food dehydrators continues. In Kenya, we have limited access to the wide variety of industrial processes, equipment, and materials commonly available in modern industrialized states. Therefore, we have to be more creative and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How AI could HELP DEVELOPING Nations Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology that can transform the world for the better. Future inventors must be aware and conversant with this evolving technology. In this video, we will explore how AI can help underdeveloped countries overcome their challenges and achieve their potential. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Amazing Ways Inventors Solve Problems At Tharaka Invention Academy our invention students will explore the fascinating problem solving method that inventors, engineers, and scientists use to systematically find solutions to challenging problems. TRIZ is known to English speakers as the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving and involves using […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How to Run a Free Artificial Intelligence-Powered Patent Search AI Applied to Patent Searching Demystifying the Patents Search Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners In today’s competitive business landscape, patents play a crucial role in protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation. Conducting a patents search is an essential step before filing […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: We are Coconuts! Let’s be Africans Powerful talk from Joshua Maponga about Africa. We have published other informative posts on Invention School’s website which may interest you. To view our entire catalog of over 800 posts go to inventionschool.tech/category/blog/ or use our handy search tool to find topics of interest to […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: What was HIDDEN about the Underground Railroad? The Underground Railroad was a secret network of people who helped runaway slaves escape to free states in the North. This video will take a fascinating look at one of the most important historical events in American history, and it will teach you everything […]
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