MEMBERS & VISITORS: A Scientist Enjoyed Eating Dirt With Her Baby In The Jungle Hi everyone, I’m Doctor Kiers, a professor of evolutionary biology at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and the executive director of SPUN. When I started my career seventeen years ago, just after earning my PhD, I was immediately confronted with a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Invention Courses Help Non-profit Organizers and Social Enterprise Leaders Hello Family! My name is Professor Singer, and I teach invention courses at the online school known as Tharaka Invention Academy. I want to share with you one of many different jobs or careers which can be wonderfully transformed after one has […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Lêkê Sandals In the heart of Kenya, under the vast, open skies where the sun bathes the earth in a warm, golden glow, lived a young boy named Kip. Kip was known in his village for his boundless creativity and love for soccer. Every afternoon, as the sun began its descent, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: “Bridging Millennia: A Journey of Wisdom” “Bridging Millennia: A Journey of Wisdom” “In the sweeping panorama of history, where the past and future converge, lies a story of timeless significance. This is not just a tale of adventure through the sands of time; it’s a beacon for the young aspirational minds […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: RATS KNOW WHEN TO ESCAPE Hello family. This is Professor Singer and I wanted to share with you a very inspiring and thought provoking story. In the mosaic of human history, the threads of colonization and the enslavement of African descendants weave a complex pattern of systemic oppression, economic exploitation, and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: JOURNEY IN THE HEART OF AFRICA “Journey In The Heart of Africa: A Story of Love, Land, and Legacy” is a captivating and deeply personal documentary that chronicles the remarkable life journey of an American African expatriate, his profound experiences in Ghana during the 1970s, and the transformative years spent in […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Creativity, Imagination, and Applied Skills “Welcome to a new era of African development in the 21st century, where the future of education is being redefined. At the heart of this transformation is a focus on creativity, imagination, and applied skills. The invention school which is pushing this initiative is called Tharaka […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Brainstorming Africa’s Tomorrow I’m Imhotep, the famous inventor, doctor, and architect from ancient Egypt and I have very good news. Young people around the world understand that Africa’s survival and ability to thrive will rest upon them and the need to “clean house” from its old destructive ways of thinking and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Foreign Troops Based In Africa Imagine an African high school history teacher presenting a daily lesson to his/her students about the issue of major world powers placing their troops on African soil. “The Impact of Foreign Military Presence in Africa: A Socratic Inquiry” Teacher: “Good morning, class. Today, we will explore […]
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: 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: Ubuntu in Action: Dr. Kanayo’s School In this post, we introduce you to Dr. Utheri Kanayo. Dr. Kanayo holds a Ph.D. in Education and is an alumna of Kenyatta University, the University of Nairobi, and Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Her work has included conducting educational research with schools in impoverished […]
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: 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: African Teen Named ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old boy from Frost Middle School, won the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge after creating a soap that treats skin cancer. We have published other informative posts on Invention School’s website which may interest you. To view our entire catalog of […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Creative Tapestry of African Cultural Merging: Innovation Unveiled “The Creative Tapestry of African Cultural Merging: Innovation Unveiled” I am personally deeply involved in this evolving phenomena related to the blending of cultures of African people around the world as reflected in my organizational efforts with Tharaka Invention Circle CBO, my […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Saving The Sahel States ~ Chapter 1 In the heart of Africa, where the sun kisses the vast landscapes and the winds whisper ancient tales, lies a region known as the Sahel. It’s a place of contrasts, where beauty and pain coexist, where dreams are born, and destinies are forged. The […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Trump Indictments Describe Modern America In the matter of the legal and political actions against the 45th President of the United States, the record presents a multifaceted examination of the United States legal and political systems. The subject, former President Donald Trump, has faced both criminal indictments and political impeachments, […]
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