ISWI School and AGS International Conference on “Advancing Science & Technology in Developing Nations”
Grand Palace Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia
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2nd ANNOUNCEMENT
We are pleased to announce that the ISWI space weather school and the 6th African Geophysical Society (AGS) International Conference on “Advancing Science & Technology in Developing Nations” will take place at the Grand Palace Hotel, Lusaka, Zambia from September 26th to Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. The ISWI space weather school (September 26th – 30th) is open to MSc. and PhD students based at institutions in Africa, while the AGS conference (October 2nd – 4th) is open to all interested participants.
Applications closed
The ISWI school and AGS Conference will both be hosted by the Physics Society of Zambia in partnership with various local and international partners including AGS, ISWI, University of Zambia, Copperbelt University, Nkrumah University, Mulungushi University, SCOSTEP/PRESTO, Catholic University of America, NASA, to name a few.
The scope of the AGS Conference will cover the following topics:
- Solar and Terrestrial (heliosphere, sun, solar wind, & MIT studies)
- Space weather effects on GNSS satellites and ground infrastructure
- Solid Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Earth and Space Science Informatics ESSI
- Science and Applications of GBAS/SBAS/EGNOS in Africa
- Science education and public outreach
Important Dates & deadlines:
Abstract submission opens: 1 May 2023
Abstract submission close: 14 July 2023
Registration opens: 1 June 2023
Click on the link to submit abstract.
Fees:
No registration fee for ISWI school participants. The AGS International Conference fee is $150 (US Dollar) The fee includes participation in on-site activities and provides access to the virtual part of the meeting. Limited registration fee waivers available on request.
Financial Support:
ISWI school participant are also expected to attend the AGS conference and will receive full support including travel, accommodation, and meals. There will be limited support available for participants attending the AGS International Conference that will be assigned based on the financial need and scientific merit of the candidates. To qualify for financial support, the applicant must provide and submit the following information:
- An abstract and a CV
- Short motivation statement (explain your expectations from attending AGS International Conference 2023)
- For students, two recommendation letters
The requested documents should be sent to BOTH secretariat@afgps.org and chigomezyo.ngwira@nasa.gov
Interested US-based postdocs and early career scientists need to submit an abstract to receive support.
Hotels:
Grand Palace Hotel – Conference venue – https://grandpalace.co.zm/
Protea by Marriot Hotel – 0.6 km from venue
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/luntw-protea-hotel-lusaka-tower/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
Radisson Blu Hotel – 0.8 km from venue
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-lusaka?cid=a:se+b:gmb+c:emea+i:local+e:rdb+d:mea+h:ZMLUN1
Asmara Hotel – 0.8 km from venue
https://asmarahotelzm.com/
VISA:
Check the following website for VISA requirements to enter Zambia https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/for-visitors/visa-requirements-by-purpose-of-visit/
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Contacts:
Dr. Chigo Ngwira
Co-Chair LOC/Science Organizing Committee
Dr. Patrick Sibanda
patrick.sibanda@nkrumah.edu.zm
Mr. FredJoe Nambala
Mr. Prospery Simpemba
Aderonke Obafaye (Program Officer AGS)
Local Organizing Committee
Dr. Chigomezyo Ngwira Co-Chair
Dr. Patrick Sibanda Co-Chair
Mr Propery Simpemba Secretary
Mr Fred J. Nambala Logistics Coordinator
Prof. Rekha Prasad Member
Mr Peter J. Banda Member
Mr Nkonde Kangwa Member
Scientific Organizing Committee
Dr. Chigomezyo Ngwira Co-Chair
Prof. Olivier Obreu Co-Chair/AGS President
Dr. Nat Gopalswamy Co-Chair/ISWI Coordinator
Dr. Patrick Sibanda Primary/Local Coordinator
Ms Aderonke Obafaye Secretary/AGS Coordinator
Dr. Keith Groves ISWI Coordinator
Prof. Rabiu Babatunde Member
Dr. Antti Pulkkinen Member
Dr. John Bosco Habarulema Member
Dr. Endawoke Yizengaw Member
Dr. Anthea Coster Member
Prof. Mark Moldwin Member
Dr. Susan Skone Member
Prof. Christine Amory Member
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