Category: ETT in the News

Leading scholars from around the world have projected more growth for science and engineering education in Africa. Speaking during the Empowering The Teachers celebratory symposium and award held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, in January 2024, renowned academics, including vice chancellors of top Nigerian universities, posited that by sending African academics to the…

For her work in mentoring, research, and advocacy for gender inclusion in STEM, Dr. Adewumi has earned her one of five spots in the pioneer Afretec Inclusion Champion Award and a complementary $5,000 grant to expand her impact. She was awarded this honour at the Afretec Gender in STEM Forum on February 11, 2025. As…

Four years after returning from the MIT-ETT programme, Dr. Toyin received the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Africa Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty in 2024 during the gala night at the Biennial International Summit and Exhibition 2024 by the SPE Ghana in Accra, Ghana. .  The Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, established…

As the Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone (GBB), Professor Ibrahim Adeyanju plays a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future, spearheading initiatives that enhance secure connectivity, digital services, governance and technological innovation across the nation. With a distinguished career in ICT, Digital Transformation, Academia and Public sector innovation, Professor Adeyanju is committed to building a…

When Amir Bature came to MIT from Bayero University Kano (BUK) in Nigeria as part of the Empowering the Teachers (ETT) program, he was amazed at his shift in perspective during his time on campus. “The first time we arrived at MIT, there were a lot of things where we said ‘no, this is impossible.’…

Dr. Ernest Mwebaze, a Spring 2015 MIT-ETT Fellow, wins MIT Faculty Fund to continue an MIT collaboration