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The CAS Executive as of November 2023

The CAS Executive as of November 2023

The CAS Executive as of November 2023 comprises:

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 American Association for the Advancement of Science – Caribbean Division are seeking two young female scientific researchers currently in post doctorate, doctorate or early career, for an opportunity to receive a $10,000 USD endowment each, to conduct further research in their STEM field. This initiative gives Caribbean women in STEM the visibility and resource contributions needed to help them excel in their fields, advance their careers and establish themselves as leaders and role models for the next generation of girls and young women.

Created in 2023, the L’Oréal-UNESCO Young Talents Caribbean for Women in Science program is committed to supporting the involvement of young women in scientific research and scientific careers.
This program identifies and rewards brilliant young women researchers in life and environmental sciences, material sciences, mathematics, computer and information sciences, engineering sciences and technology.

Signing of the Tripartite Cooperation Agreement between the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, L’Oréal Caribe and The Caribbean Academy of Sciences on the 27th June 2023 at The UWI, Regional Office, Mona, Jamaica. Shown are: Dr Jean-Paul Ngome Abiaga, Head Natural and Ocean Sciences, UNESCO Office for the Caribbean, Mr. Gilles Delaunay, General Manager of L’Oréal Caribe, Professor Raymond Jagessar, President of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences.

A video of the Launch from the 27 June 2023 is available.

The Winners for 2023 were announced at the CAS Regional Conference on 24th November 2023.
Shown are: Mr. Gilles Delaunay (L’Oréal), Prof. Wuddivira (CAS), Dr. Sunshine Aqila De Caires (The UWI, St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago), Dr. Sarah Fay Buckland (The UWI, Mona, Jamaica), Prof. Jagessar (CAS) and Eng. Anthony Chadee, a Keynote Speaker at the CAS Conference.