New competition aims to uncover, stimulate awareness and create rich content related to science in Africa
In April 2018, Johnson & Johnson Innovation said it will launch the Champions Of Science – Africa Storytelling Challenge, a contest designed to uncover, stimulate awareness and create rich content related to science in Africa.
It made this announcement at the Next Einstein Forum 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Through storytelling and featuring “hidden figures” of African science, the Challenge aims to stimulate new understanding and awareness about the role of science in advancing health & development in Africa and around the world; inspire the next generation to pursue scientific fields that will have the potential to drive Africa’s socio-economic transformation; and feature emerging African science and scientists who are shaping the future of innovation.
Scientists working in Africa to advance innovation for human health are invited to submit stories in writing and video about their innovation & impact, which will be featured by Johnson & Johnson Innovation in a story compendium. Any scientist (or their institution on behalf of the scientist) doing research in Africa with the goal of improving human health is eligible to win.
Details regarding submission requirements, prize winnings and story publication will be announced at the launch in April.
“We are calling on all scientists and innovators in Africa to showcase their stories. By amplifying the stories of scientific innovation taking place across Africa and the impact it is having on families, communities and the world, we hope to build public engagement and support for science, and inspire Africa’s young women and men to pursue careers in science and innovation.” said Seema Kumar, Vice President, Innovation, Global Health and Science Policy Communication, Johnson & Johnson.