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Broadening Participation in the Sciences within and from Africa: Purpose, Challenges, and Prospects

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Women, first-generation literates, and rural inhabitants are underrepresented in African science. Africa also contributes little to the global scientific enterprise. Science in African countries could be enhanced by giving preference… Click to show full abstract

Women, first-generation literates, and rural inhabitants are underrepresented in African science. Africa also contributes little to the global scientific enterprise. Science in African countries could be enhanced by giving preference to underrepresented groups for increased access, teaching, and research synergies and encouraging purposeful collaborations.

Keywords: participation sciences; purpose challenges; sciences within; within africa; broadening participation; africa purpose

Journal Title: CBE Life Sciences Education
Year Published: 2017

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