World AIDS Day

December 1st is World AIDS Day. Seize the day to learn about HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa. Visit the following websites, and spread the word!

According to a new World Health Organization and UNAIDS estimate, more than two million AIDS-related deaths were reported globally in 2008, and two million children under the age of 15 now live with HIV. Studies also estimate that the number of new HIV infections has declined by about 17% since 2001. Still, for every five people infected, only two start treatment.

GET THE FACTS TODAY. LEARN ABOUT HIV/AIDS SYMPTOMS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION.

http://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FastFacts/default.asphttp://www.unaids.org/en/KnowledgeCentre/Resources/FastFacts/default.asp


http://www.worldaidsday.org/


http://www.worldaidscampaign.org/en/Key-events/World-AIDS-Day

Pictures from this weekend's I-HELP Liberia Concert/Benefit

I-HELP Liberia Concert and Benefit

The Liberian Scientist editing team cordially invites you to an I-HELP Liberia concert and benefit!

When: Saturday, November 28
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where: Hunter College High School
71E 94th St. New York, NY 10128

Admission: $25 suggested donation
ONLY $10 FOR HUNTER STUDENTS!

To make reservations or purchase tickets:
See Asumana Randolph in room 409, or call:
Office: (212) 860-1286
Cell: (718) 607-7332
Email: ihelpliberia@gmail.com

Volunteer for The Liberian Scientist!

Are you interested in helping us collect articles?

We need volunteers to educate Liberian students and teachers about The Liberian Scientist. Without your help, Liberian scientists may not learn of this exciting opportunity to publish their work. Please send your name, phone number, and email address to theliberianscientist@gmail.com.

Publish Your Science Research!

CALLING ALL LIBERIAN SCIENCE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ENTHUSIASTS...

The Liberian Scientist is ready for submissions. Please consider sending ANY AND ALL originial science research papers or science-related essays to theliberianscientist@gmail.com. Please also help publicize this website: spread the word that the site offers opportunity to publish science work and encourage your friends/colleagues to submit.

Any questions or comments, contact us at theliberianscientist@gmail.com.

Third Annual African Environmental Conference

Gillian Collins, representative of The Liberian Scientist and I-HELP Liberia Project, will be speaking at the African Environmental Conference on October 30, 2009 at Bowie State University. Gillian's lecture will include discussion of the environmetal issues facing African countries and a goal-setting activity to promote sustainable development.

See this article for details: http://www.theliberiantimes.com/article_2009_09_23_0021.shtml.
Check back for updates on this exciting event!

In The Press...

Check out recent articles about The Liberian Scientist...

• http://www.theliberiantimes.com/article_2009_07_31_5013.shtml
• http://www.liberianobserver.com/node/1221

Newsflash!

The I-HELP Liberia team has recently compiled and delivered a set of digital science materials for Liberian students and teachers. The shipment contains CDs and USB drives with study guides for Chemistry, Biology, Math and Physics. A hard drive with extensive medical school materials is also on its way to Liberia.

In addition, every CD includes antivirus software and an Open Office installation, which we hope will protect and assist Liberian computer users.

Many thanks to Micheal Keating and Ellen Kwame Corkum for delivering the materials!

The Liberian Scientist is ready to receive submissions!

Please visit our website http://www.theliberianscientist.com/ to submit an original research paper. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Engineering
• Physics
• Science Education
• Science Policy

Selected papers will be published in our online journal and accessible to the international community!

We look forward to reading your work :)

Welcome!

About The Liberian Scientist

The Liberian Scientist was founded in 2009 as Liberia's first online science journal. Our digital archives offer Liberian science students, teachers, and researchers opportunity to communicate their work to the larger community. Research papers are reviewed for submission by editors at Hunter College High School, a school in New York City.

We believe Liberia's sustainable post-Civil War rehabilitation is contingent on a revival of its scientific culture. By providing a vehicle for scientists to showcase their research, The Liberian Scientist serves as a reminder of Liberian innovative capacity. Clearly science is alive in Liberia.

Beyond our archives, The Liberian Scientist is committed to promoting science communication and education throughout Liberia. Our blogs offer opportunity to discuss locally relevant science and health issues. We also offer resources for science educators, including curriculum suggestions and discussion groups.

The objectives of this blog are...

• To offer Liberian scientists opportunity to share research with their Liberian peers and the international community
• To facilitate dialogue addressing scientific and health issues affecting local communities
• To provide Liberian science teachers access to educational resources, including discussion forums
• To foster curiosity and innovation within the Liberian science community

This blog is a chance for the Liberian science community to ask questions, exhange experiences, and brainstorm for the future. We are listening!