Connie Nshemereirwe: linking science, policy and education in Africa — English Level A1

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.

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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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