[NTA] FW: Ade Abiodun African Space Scholarship Awarded
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- Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 21:37:51 -0500
From: Lee O. Cherry of the African Scientific Institute (www.asi-org.net)
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To: Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5050)
Subject: Ade Abiodun African Space Scholarship Awarded
SGAC Announces the Winner of the Ade Abiodun African Space Scholarship
26 August, 2011
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC - was created in the United Nations
environment (UNISPACE III), our work with the UN, particularly the United
Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS))
Adigun Ade Abiodun is an ASI Fellow.
SGAC is happy to announce the winner of the first Ade Abiodun African Space
Scholarship Award, Etim Offiong of Nigeria. The prize for this special
scholarship includes a fully-paid trip to:
• the African Leadership Conference (ALC), "Space for Sustainable
Development" (Sep. 26-28) in Mombasa, Kenya
• SGAC's Space Generation Congress (Sep. 29-Oct. 1) to help lead a the
Outreach working group on "Space for Developing Regions: The African Case Study"
• IAF's International Astronautical Congress (IAC) (Oct. 3-7) to participate
in the heads of African space agencies panel on the opening day
As the winner, Etim will also play an important role in acting as a rapporteur
to collect the ideas from the ALC and SGC to support the crafting of an African
space declaration which will be presented on the opening day of the IAC.
In commemoration of the first SGC and IAC in Africa, SGAC offered this special
Ade Abiodun African Space Scholarship Award. The scholarship application
challenged African university students and young professionals on the continent
on to come up with plans for dedicating their career to the advancement of
space science and technology in Africa. The applicants were also selected on
their dedication already to the development of the space sector in Africa. The
applications were very future looking and are a testimony of the potential of
African young minds in the space sector. It was an enlightening collection of
plans and insights. SGAC would like to extend our congratulations to the
continents’applicants and their impressive effort. For Etim's essay, please
click here.
This year’s special winner, Etim Offiong, SGAC's National Point of Contact for
Nigeria. Etim is currently the Scientific Officer at the African Regional
Center for Space Science and Technology Education in English (ARCSSTE-E),
Ile-Ife, Nigeria. ARCSSTE-E is one of the regional centers established by the
United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UN OOSA), for indigenous capacity
building in space science, technology and applications in developing countries.
At ARCSSTE-E, he is in the research group developing a multi-stage water-rocket
and Cansat using locally-sourced materials. He is also involved in space
education and outreach/awareness programs in Nigeria. Etim’s areas of interest
are in systems engineering, policy development and technology management. He
obtained his bachelors degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering from the
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. In 2010, he participated in the Space
Studies Program at the International Space University, where he worked in the
Asteroid Mining team project. He is currently writing his diploma thesis on
space education policy.
"Etim is one of SGAC's strongest volunteers," said Ariane Cornell, SGAC
Executive Director. "In addition to being reliable, he is passionate and
dedicated to developing Africa's space capabilities. He is very deserving of
this award."
“I feel honoured and privileged to be given this award. I feel humble and
excited, when I consider that this is the third consecutive time for me to
receive an award which would enable me to participate in SGC and IAC (the first
two were given by IAF)”, said Etim commenting on his achievement. “I would like
to extend a special thanks to Dr. Abiodun and SGAC for this opportunity. SGAC
has being a great impact on my academics and career. You guys should expect
nothing but the best at Cape Town!”
The scholarship is named after Ade Abiodun. Dr. Abiodun is a pioneer in the
African space sector, a leader in the international space community, and a
valued member of the SGAC Advisory Board (for more information on Dr. Abiodun
please see below). He has done much to support and represent Africa globally in
its space development. He is an inspiration to the African space sector and
particularly to the next generation of space leaders in Africa.
About Adigun Ade Abiodun, an ASI Fellow
________________________________________
Dr. Adigun Ade Abiodun received his undergraduate and graduate education from
the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA, where he obtained his
Bachelor of Science (1965), Master of Science (1966) and his Ph.D. (1971) in
Civil Engineering (Hydraulics and Hydrology). His academic and professional
experience included his services as (i) Civil and hydraulic engineer with the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle (1966-68), (ii) Hydraulics systems
research engineer with the Boeing Company, Seattle, USA (1968-71), (iii)
Lecturer and Senior at the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 1971-77; (iv)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow of the National Research Council of Canada,
tenable at the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing (Dec. 1974- Feb. 1976); and (v)
Remote Sensing Specialist (1977-1981) and later as the United Nations Expert on
Space Applications, (1977-1999). He was appointed United Nations Expert on
Space Applications in November 1981 and served in that position until September
1999 when he retired from the services of the United Nations. In this capacity,
he initiated, designed, implemented and supervised, globally, the United
Nations Space Applications Programmed, including the establishment of the
Un-Affiliated Regional Centres on Space Science and Technology Education. He is
a contributor to five books and the author of over 68 scientific and technical
publications.
Thereafter, Ade Abiodun also served/(is serving) as (i) Senior Special
Assistant to the President (of Nigeria) on Space Science and Technology.(March
2000 –June 2003); (ii) Member of the College of Commissioner of the United
Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission–re Iraq (UNMOVIC),
2000-2007; (iii) Chairman, Board of Directors, Spaceweek International
Association (Oct. 2001– Oct. 2004); (iv) Chairman, United Nations Committee on
the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), June 2004 – June 2006; (v) One of 20
global panelists that explored, in Feb. 2006, ‘Space and Humans in the Next
1,000 Years’ for the “Foundation for the Future,” Bellevue, State of
Washington, USA; (vi) Member of the Association of Space Explorers’ Panel on
the Mitigation of Asteroids Impact (2007-2008); (viii) Trustee, The ISPRS
Foundation, and (ix) Founder, African Space Foundation.
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