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COMMUNITY SCIENCE LEADERS
The GREAT Institute has recruited university students as part-time Community Science Leaders (CSLs) to drive its mission of integrating science into communities. These CSLs come from diverse academic backgrounds, including Chemistry, Biology, and Geography, and bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to their roles.
As Community Science Leaders, they play a vital role in the collection and analysis of both aquatic and terrestrial data, contributing to essential research that addresses environmental challenges. Their responsibilities go beyond data collection, as they engage in hands-on fieldwork, give presentations, and create educational content that fosters scientific awareness.
Their work not only advances the scientific goals of the GREAT Institute but also enriches their own academic and professional development. These roles provide valuable hands-on experience that complements their university studies and helps them build skills in research, leadership, and communication.
Betty Jahateh, a NATGEO Young Explorer
Congratulations to our former Program Director Betty Jahateh for being the 2023 National Geographic Society Young Explorer.
Betty is currently pursuing her PhD in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan.
We are so proud of your recent accomplishments and your continuous efforts to shine a light on little #gambia!
GREAT Institute visits aquabiotech
The Director of GREAT Institute visited AquaBioTech Group in #malta to tour their facility to see how The Gambia can benefit from their products and services. ABT provides a complete range of environmental and technical consultancy services for private and public institutions worldwide to support the food supply.
Former GOH coordinator receives prestigious AWard
Momodou Camara is the recipient of the UNL Chemistry 2023 Fuerniss Graduate Research Award.
Momodou is currently a PhD student and the Lab Manager at Eichhorn lab at the University of Nebraska. His recent article titled “The Progress of 7SK ribonucleoprotein Structural Biology was recently published in Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences.
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