# Caribbean Academy of Science


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- [CAS Seminar 5 - Achieving Selective United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean](https://casregional.org/cas-seminar-5-achieving-selective-united-nations-sustainable-development-goals-in-the-caribbean/):  Our fifth online seminar for 2026 starts at 10am AST (9am Jamaica time) on Friday, June 12th. You are invited to our next CAS Seminar which will be held on Friday, June 12th at 10 am AST. Our speaker will be Prof. Raymond Jagessar, Professor in Chemistry at the University of Guyana and Foreign Secretary of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences. The title of his presentation is “Achieving Selective United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the Caribbean”.   Abstract The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were proposed by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 to guide countries in achieving sustainable […]
- [CAS Seminar 4 - Quinones and Mechanochemistry: a Milling Story.](https://casregional.org/cas-seminar-4-quinones-and-mechanochemistry-a-milling-story/): Our fourth online seminar for 2026 starts at 10am AST (9am Jamaica time) on Friday, May 8th. You are invited to our next CAS Seminar which will be held on Friday, May 8th at 10 am EST. Our speaker will be Dr. Pérez Sánchez, Professor of Chemistry from the University of Costa Rica. The title of her presentation is “Quinones and Mechanochemistry: a Milling Story”. Speaker’s Bio. Dr. Pérez Sánchez, completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry (Bachelor’s degree and “Licenciatura” degree) at the University of Costa Rica. She obtained her PhD in Organic Chemistry from Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British […]
- [Remembering Women's Month - CAS Seminar Series 2: Mathematical model for sustainably harvesting a tropical forest](https://casregional.org/remembering-womens-month-cas-seminar-series-2-mathematical-model-for-sustainably-harvesting-a-tropical-forest/): Our second online seminar for 2026 starts at 10am AST (9am Jamaica time) on Friday, March 20th. Summary Ms. Clarisha Nijman, PhD Candidate at the University of French Guiana, Mathematics Department, shares her research on mathematical modelling for sustainable forest harvesting. The aim of this study is to determine a height and time-based optimal control function to advise forest managers on how many trees of a specific species, in a heterogeneous forest, can be cut at a specific time. This mathematical optimization problem consists of a profit function for harvesting the forest, restricted by a system of nonlinear initial value […]
- [CAS Seminar - Packaging Options for the Caribbean Community](https://casregional.org/cas-seminar-packaging-options-for-the-caribbean-community/): Our first online seminar for 2026 starts at 10am AST on Friday, February 13th. Summary This presentation discusses the functions of packaging in our modern society and how it is used to help make our lives healthy, convenient and comfortable. The use of packaging as a marketing tool will be presented and how it functions in the context of tourism and the agricultural economies of the Caribbean. The issue of sustainability will be discussed and its implications on food production and marketing in the Caribbean. This presentation will conclude with a brief discussion on how food marketing and packaging are […]
- [New CAS Regional Executive 2025-2027 Term](https://casregional.org/new-cas-regional-executive-2025-2027-term/): On the 27th of November 2025, in Barbados, at the CAS Biennial General Meeting, the new CAS Regional Executive for the 2025-2027 term was elected. The CAS Executive comprises: President – Professor Mark Wuddivira president@casregional.org Secretary – Dr. Andrea Goldson-Barnaby secretary@casregional.org Foreign Secretary – Professor Raymond Jagessar raymond.jagessar@uog.edu.gy Treasurer – Dr. Jeffrey Smith                                                                                                […]
- [Third Extended Call for Abstracts/Papers/Posters - The Caribbean Academy of Sciences 24th Biennial Conference 2025](https://casregional.org/the-caribbean-academy-of-sciences-24th-biennial-conference-2025-extended-call-for-abstracts-papers-posters/): The deadline for abstract submissions to the 24th Biennial Conference and General Meeting 2025 of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences has been extended for a third time.  With the theme “Bridging Science, Technology and Society: Advancing the SDGs through Research, Innovation, and ActiThion,” this conference is designed to foster and support knowledge creation, sharing, and collaboration focused on the fusion of scientific insights, technological innovations, and societal demands to tackle pressing issues within the region and beyond. Scheduled for November 27th – 29th, 2025, the CAS24-2025 Conference will be conducted in person, enhancing opportunities for connections among scientists, academics, researchers, […]
- [CAS: Call for Newsletter Articles-September 2025 Issue (Vol.8-Iss.2)](https://casregional.org/cas-call-for-newsletter-articles-september-2025-issue-vol-8-iss-2/): The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) Regional is pleased to announce that the Call for its Newsletter Articles for the September 2025 issue (Vol.8-Iss.2) is open. The deadline to submit articles is August 22nd, 2025. The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) Newsletter is driven by its members from the Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda, and Barbados Chapters. We rely on your expertise in the various areas and subcategories of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to share the most updated and relevant information from around the world with the STEM community in the Caribbean. To be […]
- [Upcoming CAS Guest Seminar -  June 16th, 2025](https://casregional.org/upcoming-cas-guest-seminar-june-16th-2025/): The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) is pleased to invite you to a special guest presentation by Dr. Gaïa Marchesini, titled: “Hurricane Waste Management in Insular Contexts: Systemic Implications and Community Perceptions” 📅 Date: June 16, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM (AST) Dr. Gaïa Marchesini, Associate Researcher at Lab’Urba, Gustave Eiffel University, will explore the complex challenges of managing hurricane-related waste in island environments, examining both systemic responses and the perspectives of affected communities. Please click here for the presentation abstract, Zoom access, and additional details. We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a thought-provoking and […]
- [Guest and Graduate Student Webinar](https://casregional.org/guest-and-graduate-student-webinar/): The CAS Regional Executive had postponed the next Guest and Graduate Student Webinar scheduled for Friday 21st June, since this was the date of the funeral for Professor Ramsay Saunders. The revised dates are now announced. Our Guest Webinar Speaker, Ms. Yolande Hylton (UWI, Mona, Jamaica and Hylton Insights, Jamaica) will be speaking on: Sprinting to Greatness: Talent Management Lessons from Athletics. 2nd August at 3 PM T&T time. Kindly see the attached Flyer for Programme details and the registration and zoom credentials. Our Graduate Student Webinar Speakers are Ms. Leneka Rhoden (UWI, Mona), who will be speaking on Leveraging Sargassum-Derived Essential Oils for BBNJ: Enhancing Conservation […]
- [First Inaugural Graduate Student Webinar](https://casregional.org/first-inaugural-graduate-student-webinar/): The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) is pleased to share that it will host its first inaugural graduate student webinar for 2024, by Mr. Timothy Allen from the Institute of Sustainable Biotechnology (ISBiot), Inter-American University of Puerto Rico – Barranquitas Campus, Puerto Rico. Date/Time: Friday 7th June 2024 at 2:00 pm (Trinidad and Tobago time). Topic: The Extraction of Secondary Metabolites to Reverse and Cure Type 2 Diabetes. Please see the flyer for the program, abstract, and biography. Please register your attendance using the Webinar Registration Link provided in the flyer
- [Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS24)](https://casregional.org/small-island-developing-states-conference-sids24/): The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) was represented at the Small Island Developing States conference #SIDS4 on the 27th May 2024 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda by the President of CAS, Prof. Mark Wuddivira, who worked with the International Science Council conference liaison team, to prepare a declaration document that can be found at “Call to Empower Science for the Future of Large Ocean States” An interview with Prof Wuddivira was posted by ABS – Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services He noted that “The Declaration from the ISC SIDS Liaison Committee speaks to the heart of what we strive for in Large Ocean States. […]
- [The CAS Executive as of November 2023](https://casregional.org/the-cas-executive-as-of-november-2023/): The CAS Executive as of November 2023 comprises: President Professor Mark Wuddivira mark.wuddivira@uwi.edu Secretary Dr. Roshnie Doon roshniedoon@hotmail.com Foreign Secretary Professor Raymond Jagessar raymond.jagessar@uog.edu.gy Treasurer Dr. Jeffrey Smith jeffrey.smith@uwi.edu P.R.O. Dr. Marvadeen Singh-Wilmot marvadeen.singhwilmot@uwimona.edu.jm After the successful inaugural edition of the Young Talents Caribbean Region L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program in 2023 (see below), we are happy to announce that the 2024 call for applications has been extended until Sunday, June 9th, 2024 at: Caribbean – 2024 Call for application | For Women in Science In partnership, L’Oréal Caribe, UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, the Caribbean Academy of Sciences, and the […]
- [20th General Meeting Guadeloupe](https://casregional.org/20th-general-meeting-guadeloupe/): The Daily Programme for the CAS 2016 General Meeting and the full Conference Booklet The third announcement for the 20th CAS General Meeting and Conference held in Guadeloupe November 2016 The Registration form for Guadeloupe, Nov 24-26 2016.
- [21st General Meeting Kingston 2018](https://casregional.org/21st-general-meeting-kingston-2018/): Caribbean Academy of Sciences During the 27-30 November 2018, the 21st General Meeting and Conference was held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, Kingston, Jamaica. The theme was: “Science, Technology and Innovation: Vehicles for a Knowledge Based Economy”. The 3rd Announcement is available Over 120 Abstracts for the Conference were received and the proceedings are available. Some videos of the Opening and Plenary speakers were produced by Mona Information Technology Services (MITS) and are on The UWI, Mona YouTube channel During the meeting and based on extensive discussions, the members agreed to issue the following declaration: The 2018 […]
- [19th General Meeting Tobago 2014](https://casregional.org/19th-general-meeting-tobago-2014/): The 19th General Meeting of The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) was the second to be held in the beautiful island of Tobago, which forms one half of the twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago. The Biennial Conference, which was being held in collaboration with The Tobago House of Assembly, commenced on the evening of 21st November 2014 with an impressive opening ceremony. The final Announcement advertising the Meeting is available. The CAS Executive for 2014 is shown. The theme of the Conference was “Harnessing Science and Technology to Create Knowledge-Based Economies and Preserve Caribbean Ecosystems.” The Scientific Programme […]
- [18th CAS General Meeting, Barbados 2012](https://casregional.org/18th-cas-general-meeting-barbados-2012/): The 18th General Assembly of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) was held in Barbados. The Opening Ceremony was on the evening of November 02, 2012. The theme of the Conference was “Hazard Mitigation: Protecting Caribbean Infrastructure – Securing Caribbean Communities”. One of the main objectives of the Conference was to bring together international and regional natural scientists, social scientists, engineers, health experts, agricultural experts and the private sector to deliberate and focus their thoughts on the diverse implications of natural hazards, so that they could develop strategies to meet regional challenges. A second major objective of the Conference was […]
- [17th CAS General Meeting, Antigua and Barbuda 2010](https://casregional.org/17th-cas-general-meeting-antigua-and-barbuda-2010/): The meeting was held at the Grand Royal Antiguan Beach Resort: The Royal Antiguan Beach and Tennis Resort Deep Bay St. John’s Antigua https://grand-royal-antiguan-beach-resort.antigua-hotels-resorts.com/en/ The 3rd Announcement for the CAS General Meeting for November 2010 is available. Foreword and Welcome from Professor Tara Dasgupta   The Programme from the meeting is available. Participants at the 2010 CAS Conference in Antigua and Barbuda
- [2008 Grenada Meeting - 21st CAS Anniversary](https://casregional.org/2008-grenada-meeting-21st-cas-anniversary/): Pre-Conference CAS-TWAS: Teacher’s Workshop Thursday 9 October, 2008 and Friday 10 October, 2008 “Science Education in the Caribbean – The Relevance of Sustainable Development” Following this, on the 11th–13th of October 2008, the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with the Government of Grenada, St. George’s University Grenada, The University of the West Indies, and the University of the Southern Caribbean, presented its 16th General Meeting and Biennial Annual Conference at the Grenada Grand Beach Resort, Grande Anse. The theme of the conference was ‘Science and Technology: Vehicles for Sustainable Development’. Foreword Editorial Welcoming Message Conference Committee and Sponsors […]
- [9th CAS General Meeting and 10th Anniversary Meeting 1998](https://casregional.org/9th-cas-general-meeting-and-10th-anniversary-meeting-1998/): Conference Theme: “Furthering co-operation in science and technology for Caribbean development” Organized by the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) in association with UNESCO and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Held at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 23-26 September 1998 Foreword to the 1998 Proceedings Plenary Sessions The importance of science and technology in Caribbean development by Christopher Thomas Address by the Honourable Dr. Rosa Elena Simeon Negrin, Minister of Science and Technology and Environment, Cuba Science and Technology eradicating poverty: the unfulfilled promise by Arnoldo K. Ventura Furthering cooperation in science […]
- [13th CAS General Meeting Jamaica 1-3 June 2002](https://casregional.org/13th-cas-general-meeting-jamaica-1-3-june-2002/): The 13th General Meeting was held at the Visitors’ Lodge, The UWI, Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica. Those shown above include Prof Wilfred Chan, PVC Marlene Hamilton, PVC Elsa Leo-Rhynie, Prof Ronald Young, Minister Philip Paulwell, and Prof Ramsay Saunders. The Scientific Programme included around 60 presentations, including plenaries by Tim Hubbard, Wesley Harris, Jerome Nriagu, Compton Bourne, and Joe Hedrick.
- [15th CAS General Meeting Guadeloupe 2006 Science and Technology in a Caribbean Environment](https://casregional.org/15th-cas-general-meeting-guadeloupe-2006-science-and-technology-in-a-caribbean-environment/): Proceedings of the 15th Meeting & Conference hosted by The DFA Chapter of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences Venue Creole Beach Hotel – Gosier, Guadeloupe May 21 – 23, 2006 The Address by the President of CAS, Professor Winston Mellowes The conference themes included: General Computer Science/ Mathematics Chemistry / Physics of Materials Energy / Environment / Pollution Environment / Climate / Natural Hazards / Simulation Agriculture / Plant Biology Agriculture / Animal Biology Marine Biology / Bacteriology Health / Social Sciences The proceedings from Guadeloupe are available for download.
- [23rd CAS General Meeting Trinidad and Tobago 2023](https://casregional.org/23rd-cas-general-meeting-trinidad-and-tobago-2023/): 23rd General Meeting, Trinidad, 24-25 November 2023 from the CAS Trinidad and Tobago Chapter.
- [22nd CAS General Meeting, Guyana 2021](https://casregional.org/22nd-cas-general-meeting-guyana-2021/): 22nd General Virtual Meeting, Guyana 9-14 August 2021 (link to Guyana CAS Chapter website) The Book of Abstracts, Guyana 2021
- [5th CAS General Meeting 1994](https://casregional.org/5th-cas-general-meeting-1994/): Held in Georgetown, Guyana, 1994 1994 Address by the Honourable Prime Minister of Guyana, Mr. Samuel A. Hinds 1994 Scientific Programme  
- [3rd CAS General Meeting 1992](https://casregional.org/3rd-cas-general-meeting-1992/): Held at the Dover Convention Centre, Barbados, 3 September 1992 1992 Opening Ceremony Address by PVC Professor G.A. Grell, The UWI, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados 1992 Scientific Programme
- [1st Annual CAS General Meeting 1990](https://casregional.org/1st-annual-cas-general-meeting-1990/): CONTENTS Foreword Minutes of the 1990 Annual General Meeting Invited Lectures (a) “The Dynamic Earth and The Environment” G.C. Lalor (b) “Environment and Development: The Challenge for Caribbean Science” Yves Renard Appendix I: List of Members Appendix Il: List of Fellows Participants at the 1990 Meeting Appendix Ill: Curriculum Vitae of Fellows Full Proceedings of 1990 Meeting
- [Inaugural CAS Meeting 1988](https://casregional.org/inaugural-cas-meeting-1988/): CONTENTS Foreword Acknowledgements Profiles of Scientists Addressing the Inaugural Meeting Inauguration Programme Steering Committee Inauguration Addresses by Dignitaries Welcome Address by Professor R. Saunders Official Opening by Senator Michael Williams Official Address by The Hon. Winston Dookeran Minister of Planning and Mobilization Realisation of the Inauguration of Caribbean Academy of Sciences by The Rt Hon. J.G.M. Compton Chairman of Caribbean Heads of Government Keynote Address: “Science, Communications, Development and Society”, Professor W J. Whelan President, ICSU Press. Vote of Thanks by Professor G.M. Richards Principal of UWI, SL Augustine The Natural Sciences, Development and Society Professor G.C. Lalor Pro Vice […]
- [Remembering Emeritus Professor Harold Ramkissoon: A Cherished Colleague and Friend](https://casregional.org/remembering-emeritus-professor-harold-ramkissoon-a-cherished-colleague-and-friend/): With deep sorrow, the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) announces the passing of our esteemed founding colleague, fellow and past president, Emeritus Professor Harold Ramkissoon (14 April 1942–15 November 2024). Professor Ramkissoon established himself as a prominent figure in advancing science and technology within the Caribbean region. He was frequently invited to disseminate his expertise at various institutions, conferences, and symposiums worldwide, where his research focused primarily on micropolar fluids, viscoelastic fluids, and stability analysis. May his soul rest in peace Find out more below Biography CAS-Prof.Ramkisson-compressed
- [Congratulations: New Executive Committee (EXCO) of the CAS-TT Chapter](https://casregional.org/congratulations-new-executive-committee-exco-of-the-cas-tt-chapter/): The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) Regional Executive congratulates the appointment of the new Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Trinidad and Tobago (CAS-TT) Chapter, based on the election held on 7th September 2024. The new CAS-TT Chapter EXCO Team will serve on a 2-year term until 31st August 2026. They are: President: Dr. Albertha Joseph Alexander alberthajosephalexander@gmail.com Secretary: Dr. Cilla Pemberton Cilla.Pemberton@sta.uwi.edu Treasurer: Dr. Lisa Benjamin Lisa.Benjamin@sta.uwi.edu Public Relations Officer: Dr. Oral Daley Oral.Daley@sta.uwi.edu Floor Member: Mrs. Surujdaye Jaggernath-Furlonge sfurlonge@gmail.com

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- [Dr. Albertha Joseph-Alexander (Public Relations Officer)](https://casregional.org/dr-albertha-joseph-alexander-pro/): Dr. Albertha Joseph-Alexander became a member of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) in 2021 and presently serves as the Regional Executive Public Relations Officer (PRO).  She is the first female President of the Trinidad and Tobago chapter of CAS and previously served in the roles of, Acting President and PRO. In 2025 she participated and represented CAS for the International Science Council (ISC) Digital Journeys Cohort 1. Presently, she is also a member of The Network for the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST Network). She obtained her PhD in Plant Science and an MSc. in Crop Protection […]
- [Archives](https://casregional.org/archives/): Archive Guest and Graduate Student Webinar The CAS Regional Executive had postponed the next Guest and…Read More First Inaugural Graduate Student Webinar The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) is pleased to share…Read More Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS24) The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) was represented at the Small…Read More The CAS Executive as of November 2023 The CAS Executive as of November 2023 comprises: President Professor…Read More 20th General Meeting Guadeloupe The Daily Programme for the CAS 2016 General Meeting and…Read More 21st General Meeting Kingston 2018 Caribbean Academy of Sciences During the 27-30 November 2018, the…Read More 19th […]
- [Newsletter](https://casregional.org/newsletter/): CAS Newsletter In 2018 the CAS Newsletter was reintroduced, and its success depends on articles and notices being submitted from Chapters as well as individuals. Guidelines To Contributors Articles on the natural history and environment are welcomeArticles must be 1.5 spaced, should be between 590 and 2500 words, and submitted as an MS Word file. The editors reserve the right to edit the length.An autobiographical note of 250 words of all authors and co-authors, as well as their full names, affiliations, and email addresses, must be included. The title and headings used within the article must be short and clearly […]
- [Message from 2007 CAS President, Prof Tara Dasgupta](https://casregional.org/message-from-2007-cas-president-prof-tara-dasgupta/): Message from 2007 CAS President, Prof Tara Dasgupta Prof Tara Dasgupta – What a fantastic feeling to be able to set up our own website? CAS had been trying to achieve this for the past ten years in Trinidad but due to various technical difficulties the executives of CAS were unable to launch it. Now (July 2007) we have finally been able to find a suitable domain https://www.caswi.org and in Jamaica, http://www.caswi.org.jm and set up these websites. Through our website we should now be able to communicate with our members and Fellows in other islands in the region; scientific information can be transmitted, […]
- [IAP Meetings 2010](https://casregional.org/iap-meetings-2010/): IAP Meeting 2010 IAP Program on Digital Knowledge Resources and Infrastructure in Developing CountriesRegional Technical Training MeetingMontego Bay, Jamaica, 12 – 14 May 2010 Open Access and Dissemination of Scientific Information in Central America and the CaribbeanThird Meeting of the Steering CommitteeMontego Bay, Jamaica, 14 – 15 May 2010 Agendas are given below: Regional Training Meeting Third Meeting of the Steering Committee Participants in a session at the 2010 IAP meeting in Montego Bay The final version of the Statement arising from the Meeting on “Building the CyberInfrastructure for 21st Century e-Science in Central America and the Caribbean” with the […]
- [IAP Meetings](https://casregional.org/iap-meetings/): IAP Meetings IAP Meeting in Havana, Cuba of 2008 and a report on the meeting IAP Meeting in Pretoria, South Africa of 2009 and a report on the meeting IAP Meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica of 2010 IAP Workshop Agenda 2010 IAP Third Meeting of the Steering Committee 2010 IAP Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica of 2011
- [Projects](https://casregional.org/projects/): CAS Projects The L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents, Caribbean for Women in Science program 2019 STEM Teacher Training Workshop (Draft) 2018 Preliminary Report to CAS Executive on Trinidad Teacher Training Workshop IAP Meetings 2013 International Women’s Day – “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum” 2009 EuroAfrica-ICT project 2007 Message from the CAS President regarding the establishment of the CASWI.ORG website
- [Conference Papers and Abstracts](https://casregional.org/conference-papers-and-abstracts/): Conference Papers and Abstracts Table of Contents: (ISBN 978-976-620-299-6) To cite an Abstract or Full Paper the following example may help:Ventura, A.K. and Wint, S.M.E. (2018),“Can Caribbean Countries Ignore Scientific and Technological Knowledge and Still Prosper?”Proceedings of The 21st CAS General Meeting and Conference on“Science, Technology and Innovation – Vehicles for a Knowledge Based Economy”,Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies,27-30 November 2018 (ISBN 978-976-620-299-6) Ref.CAS-006, pp.28-36 Title Page CAS_001-010 CAS-001: The Central Challenge for Caribbean Scientists, Engineers, Technologists and Economic Planners Winston H.E. Suite 20 CAS-002: On a Stochastic Differential Equation with Gamma-Distributed Jumps Jasmine Cesars, […]
- [Prof Raymond Jagessar (Foreign Secretary)](https://casregional.org/prof-raymond-jagessar-foreign-secretary/): Professor Raymond Jagessar (Foreign Secretary) Prof. Raymond Jagessar obtained his BSc (Distinction) in Chemistry/Biology from the University of Guyana (1992) and his PhD from the UK (1995). He was an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Guyana, from 1991-1992. He held three Post Doctoral Research Fellowships (PDF) at the University of South Carolina, Columbia (USA), Wichita State University, Kansas (USA), and the University of the West Indies during the period, 1996-1999. He is also accredited with a distinction in DiPEd (higher education) at the University of Guyana in 2022. He has several international awards, amongst them Chartered Chemist, CChem, Fellow […]
- [Dr Jeffrey Smith (Treasurer)](https://casregional.org/dr-jeffrey-smith-treasurer/): Dr. Jeffrey V. Smith (Treasurer) Dr. Jeffrey V. Smith has been a member of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences Trinidad and Tobago Chapter (CAS-TT) since 2016 and is the current treasurer of the CAS regional executive. He is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of the West Indies (UWI) and assumed the role of Head of the Department in 2025. He completed his BSc and MSc degrees in Chemical Engineering at The UWI and the University of Toronto respectively and his PhD in Chemical Engineering at The UWI. His current areas of teaching include Chemical […]
- [Dr. Andrea Goldson-Barnaby (Secretary)](https://casregional.org/dr-andrea-goldson-barnaby-secretary/): Dr Andrea Goldson-Barnaby (Secretary) From an early age, Dr. Andrea Goldson-Barnaby, always knew that she wanted to become a Food Technologist. She is a graduate of The University of the West Indies, Jamaica where she pursued a BSc, doing a double major in Chemistry and Food Chemistry followed by a M. Phil. in Applied Organic Chemistry. While at The University of the West Indies she also worked as a synthetic chemist at Tanaud International BV. A Canadian Commonwealth Scholar, she pursued doctoral studies in Food Science at the University of British Columbia, Canada where she was the recipient of several […]
- [Prof Mark Wuddivira (President)](https://casregional.org/prof-mark-wuddivira-president/): Professor Mark Wuddivira (President) Professor Mark Wuddivira is the Dean of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (UWI), and a Professor of Agri-Environmental Soil Physics. He is an outstanding agri-environmental researcher and internationally sought-after expert. His research agenda on soil physical management and the sustainable use of humid tropical ecosystems has generated many publications in impactful international journals. He has delivered expert presentations across the globe including in Israel, Germany, Belgium, Mexico, the UK, Peru, Chile, China, the USA, Canada, and several regional territories. He has made an outstanding contribution to […]
- [Contact](https://casregional.org/contact/): Contact CAS Regional Executive Room 1 East, Block 13, Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago. Phone 1868-662-2002 ext. 82112, 82196 secretary@casregional.org contact@casregional.org CAS Regional Executive President & Secretary Prof. Mark Wuddivira (President) president@casregional.org Dr. Andrea Goldson-Barnaby (Secretary) secretary@casregional.org CAS Chapters CAS Barbados Dr. Andrea Sealy (President) asealy@mail.cimh.edu.bb CAS Trinidad & Tobago Dr. Albertha Joseph-Alexander (President) alberthaj@hotmail.com CAS Guyana Prof. Raymond Jagessar (President Ag.) raymond.jagessar@uog.edu.gy CAS Jamaica Dr. Dwight Robinson (Interim Chairman) robert.lancashire@uwimona.edu.jm CAS Guadeloupe Prof. Alain Pietrus (President) alain.pietrus@univ-antilles.fr
- [Constitution](https://casregional.org/constitution/): Constitution November 2016 Constitution of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences Article 1 – Name The name of the Academy shall be The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, hereafter called CAS. For the purposes of this Constitution, the Caribbean Region means those countries with a coast line on the Caribbean Sea and also Guyana, Suriname and French Guyana on the South American continent. Article 11 – Objectives CAS shall be a non-profit, non-political and non-governmental body which shall not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, class, gender or religious persuasion and whose objectives shall be: To provide a forum for the consideration […]
- [Profiles and Abstracts of Plenary and Invited Speakers](https://casregional.org/profiles-and-abstracts-of-plenary-and-invited-speakers/): Profiles and Abstracts of Plenary and Invited Speakers (ISBN 978-976-620-299-6) Title Page CAS-P001: New Approaches for the Manufacture of Pharmaceutical Products Kamaluddin Abdur-Rashid 1 CAS-P002: Is Transgenic Learning a Radical Boost for Innovative Education?Daniel Burgos 2 CAS-P003: Materials for Renewable Energy TechnologiesRichard Catlow 3 CAS-P004: Rethinking STEM Higher Education in the 21st CenturyJohn G. Hildebrand 4 CAS-P005: Data-Driven Decision Making: Practical Observations from the Public and Private Sectors in JamaicaParris Lyew-Ayee 5 CAS-P006: Geoengineering and Climate ChangeDouglas MacMartin 6 CAS-P007: Technology & Science – The Promise of an Easier LifeDavid McBean 7 CAS-P008: Innovations in the Food and Agriculture Industry […]
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- [Proceedings](https://casregional.org/proceedings/): Proceedings The Caribbean Academy of Science 21st Biennial Conference and General Meeting was held at the Visitors’ Lodge of The UWI, Mona Campus, 27th-30th November 2018. The theme was: “Science, Technology and Innovation: Vehicles for a Knowledge Based Economy”.The opening ceremony was at 9AM on Tuesday 27th November, 2018. The Proceedings were circulated on USB wristbands (ISBN 978-976-620-299-6) Foreword – Presidents of CAS and CASJ Note from the Scientific Committee Welcoming Messages: The Vice Chancellor of The UWI The Principal of the Mona Campus, The UWI Organising Committee and Sponsors. Opening Ceremony for CAS 21st Conference Conference Programme Gender Disparity […]
- [Address by the President (prepared 19th May 2006)](https://casregional.org/address-by-the-president-prepared-19th-may-2006/): Address by the President (prepared 19th May 2006) The Caribbean Academy of Sciences, having had its inaugural meeting in 1988, is now almost 18 years old. During the period of its existence it can be very proud of its achievements. Its 10th anniversary conference on Science and technology was one of the highlights of CAS. We have been supportive and instrumental in bringing distinguished speakers to the region including Nobel Prize Laureates to share their knowledge with us. This needs to be continued, but base funding remains a major problem for the Academy. We are struggling to maintain our existence […]
- [List of CAS Members](https://casregional.org/list-of-cas-members/): 1990 – CAS Members Members Dr. N. Abedin Dr. Kunar Dr. N. Ahmad P.V.C. G.C. Lalor Prof. Alleyne Mr. T.M. Lewis Dr. D. Ali Dr. J. Lodenquai Dr. M.A. Angadi Prof. K.E. Magnus Dr. P.R. Bacon Mrs. L. Mair Dr. R. Barrow Mr. F. E. Martinus Dr. D. Basu Dr. C. McDavid Dr. B.S. Bhatt Prof. H. McFarlane Prof. J. Bonnet Prof. M.A. McIntyre Prof. C. Bourne Dr. W. A. Mellowes Dr. R.A.I. Braithwaite Prof. G. Melville Prof. F. J. Brouers Dr. B. Mootoo Prof. B.A. Butler Dr. E.Y. St. A. Morrison Prof. C. Cadogan Dr. L.L. Mosely Prof. M.E. […]
- [Foreword](https://casregional.org/foreword/): Foreword The Caribbean Academy of Sciences The Caribbean Academy of Sciences was inaugurated at an International Seminar in Port of Spain on 16-17th May, 1988. At the end of this seminar a small working group was mandated to revise the draft constitution, produce the proceedings of the inaugural meeting, invite worthy scientists to membership and to arrange the first Annual Meeting. The first Annual General Meeting was held on 16th May 1990. At this meeting the first members and fellows were acclaimed and an executive chosen. This meeting therefore marked transition of the Academy from birth to infancy. This road […]
- [Minutes of the 1990 Annual General Meeting](https://casregional.org/minutes-of-the-1990-annual-general-meeting/): Minutes of the 1990 Annual General Meeting Call to Order The First Annual General Meeting of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences was called to order by Professor G. M. Richards, Principal or The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. Professor Richards welcomed delegates and invited the Interim President Ramsey Saunders to address the Meeting. Address of Interim President Prof. Saunders welcomed delegates on behalf of the Interim Committee of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences to the First Annual General Meeting of the Academy. In his address he noted that some participants from Jamaica were unable to travel to […]
- [Fellows of CAS - 1990](https://casregional.org/fellows-of-cas-1990/): Fellows of CAS – 1990 Fellows Prof. J. Bonnet Bayamon Tech. Univ. College University of Puerto Rico Bayamon, P.R. 00619-1919 Prof. M.A. McIntyre Vice Chancellor University of the West Indies Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica Prof. H. Coore University of the West Indies c/o Plant Sciences & Biochem. St. Augustine, Trinidad Prof. H. Coore University of the West Indies c/o Plant Sciences & Biochem. St. Augustine, Trinidad Prof. l. Goodbody Department of Zoology University of the West Indies Mona, Kingston 7, Jamaica Prof. H.O. Phelps Department of Engineering University of the West Indies St. Augustine, Trinidad Dr. O. Headley Department of […]
- [Participants](https://casregional.org/participants/): Participants Proceedings of the first annual general meeting of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences in the conference Room 101 of the faculty of Engineering on May 16th 1990.present were: Dr. D.A. Ali Dr. N. Abedin Dr. M.A. Angadi Dr. F. Barrow Dr. B.S. Bhatt Prof. M.E. Cain Mr. H. Charles Prof. W.R. Chan Prof. H. Coore Prof. T.P. Dasgupta Dr. E.J. Duncan Dr. V.G. Hill Dr. O. Headley Prof. I. Imbert Dr. T. Jackson Dr. L. Kunar Prof. G.C. Lalor Prof. K.E. Magnus Dr. L. Moseley Prof. G.N. Melville Mrs. L. Mair Dr. B.S. Mootoo Dr. C.R. McDavid Prof. H. […]
- [Steering Committee](https://casregional.org/steering-committee/): Steering Committee The Steering Committee for the Inugural CAS Meeting was formed in October 1987 and was comprised of the following members: Dr. Desmond A. Ali, Caribbean Industrial Research Institute Dr. Roman Antozewski, The UWI, St Augustine Dr. Edgar Julian Duncan, The UWI, St Augustine Dr. Dennis Irvine, Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Guyana Prof. George Norris Melville, The UWI, St Augustine Dr. Harold Ramkissoon, The UWI, St Augustine Prof. Ramsey McDonald Saunders, The UWI, St Augustine Dr. Compton Seaforth, The UWI, St Augustine Dr. Winston H.E. Suite, The UWI, St Augustine Dr. Winthrop W. Wiltshire, UNESCO Advisor for the […]
- [Acknowledgements](https://casregional.org/acknowledgements/): Acknowledgements The Steering Committee publicly acknowledge and thank the organizations for their contributions towards the hosting of this Inaugural Meeting. Carnegie Foundation (USA)The Third World Academy of Sciences — Trieste, ItalyThe International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU)The Committee for Science and Technology in Development (COMED)Johnson and Johnson (Trinidad) LimitedCaroni (1975) LimitedIron and Steel Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (ISCOTT)Trinidad Cement LimitedNational Flour Mills LimitedTrinidad and Tobago Petroleum Company Limited (TRINTOPEC)Fertilizers of Trinidad and Tobago (FERTRIN)Caribbean Development Company LimitedPrice Waterhouse and Company LimitedAmerican Life and General Insurance Company (Trinidad) LimitedGeddes Grant (Trinidad) LimitedFerreira Optical LimitedVoest AlpineWest Indian Tobacco Company Limited […]
- [Membership](https://casregional.org/membership/): CAS Membership The membership of CAS shall comprise the following categories: Associate Member, Ordinary Member, Fellow, Honorary Member, Honorary Fellow and Institutional Member.Honorary Members, Honorary Fellows and Institutional Members shall have no voting rights.Application for all categories of membership shall be in writing to the Secretariat using the approved application form.Each nomination shall be signed by two (2) persons who are either Ordinary members or Fellows of CAS in good financial standing and must be accompanied by a curriculum vita of the nominee Nomination/Admission Forms for Membership of CAS Ordinary Members.Note that Membership of CAS may be handled by the […]
- [History](https://casregional.org/history/): A Brief History of CAS The idea of establishing a Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) was informally proposed at the 21st General Assembly Meeting of the International Council of Scientific Unions [ICSU] in Bern, Switzerland 14-19 September 1986. Among the ICSU members supporting the suggestion were: Nobel Laureate Sir John Kendrew – President of ICSU; Professor MGK Menon – President-elect of ICSU; Professor Raimundo Villegas – later Chancellor of the Latin American Academy of Sciences; The Swiss Academy of Science; the Third World Academy of Science; the International Foundation for Science; the US National Academy of Science; the Royal Swedish […]
- [Past Presidents](https://casregional.org/past-presidents/): Presidents of CAS 2023 – Present Professor Mark Wuddivira 2023 – Present 2021 – 2023 Professor Raymond Jagessar 2021 – 2023 2016 – 2021 Professor Emeritus Winston Mellowes 2016 – 2021 2014 – 2016 Dr. Trevor Alleyne 2014 – 2016 2010 – 2014 Eng. Hollis Charles 2010 – 2014 2006 – 2010 Professor Tara Dasgupta 2006 – 2010 2002 – 2006 Professor Winston Mellowes 2002 – 2006 2000 – 2002 Professor Wilfred Chan 2000 – 2002 1996 – 2000 Professor Harold Ramkissoon 1996 – 2000 1988 – 1996 Professor Ramsey Saunders 1988 – 1996
- [Home](https://casregional.org/): Welcome to Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) The Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) is dedicated to Advancing Scientific Research, Fostering Collaboration among Caribbean Scientists, and Promoting the Region’s Scientific Excellence.We organize key events, such as conferences and workshops, to strengthen regional networks, advocate for science policy reform, and engage educational institutions and the public in the development of science and technology across the Caribbean. Find OutWhat’s Going On At CAS Seminars, Workshops and Newsletters Remembering Women’s Month – CAS Seminar Series 2: Mathematical model for sustainably harvesting a tropical forest Our second online seminar for 2026 starts at 10am AST…Read […]

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