Third US-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium (Feb 2025)

PI Lukuyu participated in the Third U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, held from February 18–20, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. Hosted by the U.S. National Academies in partnership with the Republic of Rwanda, the symposium brought together early- and mid-career researchers from across the U.S. and Africa to explore interdisciplinary solutions to global challenges. The event featured sessions on decarbonization, precision agriculture, biotechnology, space research, and smart cities, with opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange across borders and disciplines.

Dr. Lukuyu presented a poster titled “Driving Decarbonization: Centering Communities in Africa’s Transition to Electric Public Transportation”, highlighting her work on equitable and community-led approaches to sustainable mobility in African cities.