About Science Events Cameroon
It is an initiative to promote scientific learning in Cameroon through presentations and free workshops.
Where
École Polytechnique - Université de Yaoundé I
When
Tuesday to Thursday
20-22 December
Event Organizers
1. STEM Bootcamp
This event aims to inspire young students (13-16 year olds) to opt for STEM vocations through hands-on projects, with a special focus on computer programming and robotics. It is co-organized by Rahimatou Daouda and Peterson Yuhala.2. Computer Science Workshops and Women in CS session
This event promotes computer science education in Cameroon via presentations and workshops, and features sessions to promote women in computer science. It is done within the framework of the Machine Learning, Network, System and Security (MLNS2) project by Inria and CNRS, and is co-organized by Stella Bitchebe, Josiane Kouam, Jordan Gounou, and Nel Nanvou. Student volunteers:Student volunteers
1. Charnelle Yanhamo: M2 student, UY12. Derrick Kouadje: L2 student, UY1
3. Audrey Ntsamo: PhD candidate, UY1
4. Donel Wamba: student, ENSP Yaoundé
5. Jordan Gounou: PhD candidate, UY1
6. Roland Ndong'ho: M2 student, ENSP Yaoundé
7. Odetta Tswisse: M2 student, ENSP Yaoundé
8. Rosane Azafack: M2 student, ENSP Yaoundé
9. Ines Ndjana: M2 student, ENSP Yaoundé
10. Karlin Tchoumi: student, ENSP Yaoundé
11. Luc Mahop Ngos: student, ENSP Yaoundé
12. Kilian Kemgne: student, ENSP Yaoundé
13. Marius Djocgoué: student, ENSP Yaoundé
14. Nassair Foupouagnigni: student, ENSP Yaoundé
15. Alfred Yepnjio: student, ENSP Yaoundé
16. Christian Teubou: student, ENSP Yaoundé
17. Dimitri Tapamo: student, ENSP Yaoundé
Event Speakers
Here are some of our speakers
Rahimatou Daouda
Software Engineer, COTCO
Stella Bitchebe
PhD Candidate, Universite Côte d'Azur/ENS Lyon
Josiane Kouam
PhD Candidate, Ecole Polytechnique France
Peterson Yuhala
PhD Candidate, UniNE
Bénédicte Batana
Field Engineer, Schlumberger
Boris Fotsa
Software Engineer, DBS SA
Anne-Marie Chana
Senior Lecturer, ENSP-UYI
Aline Carneiro Viana
Research Director at INRIA, France
Katia Jaffres-Runser
Full Professor, Toulouse INP ENSEEIHT
Natacha Crooks
Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley
Gabrielle de Michelli
Postdoctoral Scholar, UC San Diego
Nel Nanvou
PhD Candidate, University of Yaoundé I
Jordan Gounou
PhD Candidate, University of Yaoundé I
Gaëlle Yonga
Master's Student, University of Douala
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule.
All event days for the STEM bootcamp are prefixed with S-, and all event days for science presentations and women in computer science sessions are prefixed with W-.
Welcome
Welcome attendees
On the intricacies of generating individuals' cellular network datasets Josiane Kouam: PhD Candidate, Ecole Polytechnique France
Short break
Simulation d'une mobilité humaine réaliste: cas de la ville de Douala Gaëlle Yonga: Master's Student, University of Douala
Short break
Out of Hypervisor (OoH): Efficient Buffer Overflow Mitigation in Userspace Using Intel EPT-based Sub-Page Write Protection Support Stella Bitchebe: PhD Candidate, ENS Lyon
Short break
Operating system support for the execution of auxiliary tasks
Nel Tsopgny : PhD Candidate, University of Yaoundé I
Short break
Comment créer un benchmark pour le service de gestion de notifications sous android?
Jordan Ngounou: PhD Candidate, University of Yaoundé I
Lunch break
Keynote - Habits in behaviors: human beauty and vulnerability
Aline Carneiro: Research Director at INRIA, France
Short break
Tutorials
Short break
Women in CS session
Panel:
- Dr Anne-Marie Chana: Senior Lecturer at Ecole Polytechnique Yaoundé
- Dr Aline Carneiro: Research Director at INRIA
- Pr Katia Jaffres-Runser: Full Professor at IRIT, Toulouse INP ENSEEIHT
- Dr Natacha Crooks: Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley
- Dr Gabrielle de Michelli: Postdoctoral Scholar at UC San Diego
- Josiane Kouam: PhD Candidate at INRIA/Ecole Polytechnique, France
- Stella Bitchebe: PhD Candidate at Universite Côte d'Azur/ENS Lyon
Registration
Registration and distribution of attendee badges.
Welcome message Brief welcome message from the organizers.
STEM presentation
Rahimatou Daouda
Short break
Arduino Presentation
Peterson Yuhala
Project allocations
Peterson Yuhala
Lunch break
Group work on Arduino projects
Organizers + Club GI
End of day 1 activities
Guest Talk
Bénédicte Batana
Guest Talk
Boris Fotsa
Group work on project presentations
Organizers + Club GI + Attendees
Lunch break
Group 1 prez: gas leak detection
Group 2 prez: home automation
Group 3 prez: weather station
Group 4 prez: proximity sensors
Closing remarks and photos
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
École Polytechnique, Université de Yaoundé I
École Polytechnique - Université de Yaoundé I, is located at Pharmacie EMIA, Rte de Melen, Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Hotels
Here are some nearby hotels
Gallery
Check our gallery from the recent events
Sponsors
F.A.Q
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Who can register for the events?
The STEM bootcamp is for students between the ages of 13-16 inclusive only. For the event on women in computer science, preference will be shown for women/girls, but other students are free to participate if free slots are available. Any student can register for all the other events.
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Do I need to pay to attend the events?
Registration and attendance is free for all events.
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Will there be coffee and lunch breaks?
There will be coffee and lunch breaks for all events. All associated costs are handled by the organizers.
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Do I need particular devices for the events?
All kits for the STEM bootcamp will be provided by the organizers. Having a laptop is recommended for all other tutorials.
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Do organizers cover transport or hotel expenses
for participants?
Participants need to cover their transport or hotel expenses. The organizers may provide transport assistance for few students with limited resources.
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Could participants obtain a certificate of
participation?
All participants in the STEM bootcamp will be awarded a certificate of participation at the end of the event.
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Helpline
In case you need additional information, please contact +33 7-6710-8757 (science presentations and women in CS session), or +237 99-539-759 (STEM bootcamp).
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Register
The events comprise a STEM bootcamp (only for 13-16 year olds), scientific presentations and tutorials, and a session to promote women in computer science.