NRVI-Vom and NEF-USA Join Effort to Promote Education
The National Veterinary Research Institute (NRVI) in Vom, Nigeria and NEF, jointly offer student internship program in pharmaceutical toxicology. To apply for an internship position down load and complete the application packet.
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American Group Donates Computers to Nigerian Varsities
Determined to improve the quality of education and learning in Africa, a group of young African-Americans based in Chicago, United States of America, has donated some computers and other educational aids to some Nigerian universities including the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Abia State University, Umuahia and a university in Liberia.
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NEF Donates to Liberian University
In a bid to enhance research and education of African students, especially Science Majors, NEF, a United States based non-governmental organization, today presented educational materials including a set of computers and a printer to the United Methodist University (UMU) in Monrovia.
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NEF Donates HIV/Aids Test Kits
The United States-based NEF has donated several HIV/AIDS test kits and laboratory equipments to two major hospitals in Liberia for implementation of an AIDS prevention pilot project.
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Group Canvasses Duty-Free Imports for Educational Institutions
The Africa Education Initiative (NEF), a US-based non-governmental organization has canvassed free customs duty concession on educational goods imported into Nigeria by NGOs.Click here to view full article.
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Pfizer Scientist Wants More U.S. Attention for Africa
When civil war erupted last year in Liberia, when President George W. Bush
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US Foundation Sponsors 5 Students
Five Nigerian students may benefit from a three month paid internship programme at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research (NIPRD) in Abuja. This is coming under the sponsorship of The Africa Education Initiative, a United States based foundation.
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US group donates N1.4m ($10,000) to institute, versities in Nigeria and Ghana
US Group Donates N1.4m To Institute, Versities A UNITED STATES (U.S) based non-profit..Click here to view full article.
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Synopsis@NEF
Various topics are treated in this compendium. Though briefly summarized, the reader is endowed with basic knowledge in the various scientific fields represented. Sources of information include the Food and Drug Agency (FDA) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) websites.
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Hello. If your university or organization has received computers through the NEF, please take a minute to fill out this follow-up form and email it to chudy@nef3.org. Your comments are important to us. Thank you.
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Adopt-A-Student Program
Features an opportunity for individuals to contribute to the education of an African child by establishing a scholarship fund. The student would have demonstrated academic excellence in his/her area of study. A tax-deductible contribution of $200 provides (college) tuition for one year for one student in most NEF member institutions.
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Need Based Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to underprivileged students at member institutions. NEF Board of Directors reserves the right to choose which institutions benefit from these scholarships. Institutions are required to provide proof of need(s) to justify selection criteria.
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Chyke Nduaka |
Technology Enhancement Program
Advancement of science education through donation of computers to member institutions. NEF may assist the institution with initial cost to put the systems on-line. NEF members are then responsible for networking the computers and ensuring proper function and maintenance. Members are responsible to give tutorials to students who are not computer literate or savvy.
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Geoff Nosal |
Toxicology Internship Program
A 3-month internship at the National Veterinary Research Institute(NRVI) in Vom, Nigeria. Graduate students in biomedical research and undergraduate medical or veterinary students are encouraged to apply. Interns are paired with mentor professors, who would help them plan a project. Interns would also be taught how to design and run a toxicology study. The importance of toxicology in drug development will be emphasized. Interns will be encouraged to attend scientific meetings and conferences while undertaking training. Students would be required to write a scientific paper for possible publication. This is a paid internship (N15,000.00 monthly). Free accommodation is provided. Transportation to and from work is also included.
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Adanne Nduaka
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Heather Findlay |
Curriculum Enhancement Program
NEF helps institutions review their science curriculum and recommend approaches to help meet international standards. NEF provides current scientific journals, textbooks and other reference materials the libraries of member institutions, while providing scientific supplies and equipment for their laboratories. In addition, we provide videotape lectures of various scientific subjects for student viewing.
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Chyke Nduaka |
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Dr. Richard Riese
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In this program, we address the diseases that affect the people of Africa. We publish articles in print or electronic media to educate the general public on disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment program. One of such projects is our recently launched HIV prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT) program in Monrovia, Liberia.
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Educational Enhancement Program
NEF maintains a synopsis of various educational topics online. These topics are easily downloadable.
Lecture outlines of topics in medicine, veterinary medicine, occupational health, toxicology and engineering are also downloadable from the website.
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You can leave us a message at:
Telephone: 1-860-536-4993
Email: hq@nef3.org
Address for the Foundation is:
P.O.Box 545
Mystic, CT 06355
All request for educational assistance should be addressed to the President directed to the above mailing address.
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