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Towards Africa-Centered AI

Posted on May 11, 2022

African studies and computer science may seem like two fields that have few ties. But senior and King-Morgridge Scholar Sheriff Issaka is blending the two through AI4Afrika—a wide-reaching project to bring African voices, narratives, and …

Posted in NewsTagged Africa, African Cultural Studies, computer science, Ghana, king morgridge scholar, king-morgridge, king-morgridge scholars program

Hark: Invasive plant into handmade paper

Posted on October 4, 2021

Professor Mary Hark wrote this article for Spin Off magazine noting, “there is remarkable potential for the development of uniquely Ghanaian commercial and artistic products that make use of the paper thread.” Read full article …

Posted in Faculty & Staff, News, Projects & InitiativesTagged Design, Entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, Ghana, handmade paper, international, Textiles, West Africa

Go Big Read author event with Yaa Gyasi scheduled

Posted on September 29, 2021

“We are all a million things at once,” Yaa Gyasi has said about “Transcendent Kingdom.” Her book uses fiction to explore the very real issues of race, immigration, science, faith and family. In it, we …

Posted in Faculty & Staff, News, StudentsTagged African literature, Ghana, Go Big Read, Immigrants, immigration, international

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