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Connie Nshemereirwe: linking science, policy and education in Africa (Level A1) — People are taking a photo under an umbrella.

Connie Nshemereirwe: linking science, policy and education in AfricaCEFR A1

9 Feb 2022

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Adapted from Halima Athumani, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Mugabi Owen, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
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  • Connie Nshemereirwe is a science and education specialist.
  • She trains people, writes and gives talks.
  • She wants research to come from local communities.
  • She says scientists should explain their work to the public.
  • Schools in Uganda closed for a long time.
  • Many children lost learning and some left school.
  • Some children went to work to earn money.
  • She studied science and became an engineer.
  • She leads a programme for science leaders.
  • She builds connections between African scientists.

Difficult words

  • specialist — a person with expert knowledge
  • research — careful study to find new facts
  • community — people who live in the same place
    communities
  • explain — say why or how something happens
  • programme — a planned series of activities
  • connection — a link or relationship between people
    connections

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Discussion questions

  • Do you like science?
  • Have you ever explained something to other people?
  • Have you ever worked to earn money?

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