UG to host 22nd biennial Caribbean Academy of Sciences Conference

The University of Guyana will virtually host the Biennial Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) conference from August 9 to 14, 2021.

In all its 22 years, it is being held for the first time virtually, allowing participants to join in the discussions from many parts of the world. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat will deliver the keynote address at the opening of the conference
In addition, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, CAS Regional Chapter President Prof Raymond Jagessar, and CAS Guyana Chapter President Elena Trim will also deliver remarks.
The conference is open to all academics, researchers, educators, industry personnel, graduate, and undergraduate students who possess work that they can contribute to the Conference’s theme – “Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development in a Greener Caribbean.”
Members of the public may utilise the following link to view the opening ceremony: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dtaVYhGqTNifnLbt-2IyaQ
There are other sessions which are open to members of the public via Zoom. These include; the Women in STEM forum titled “Career Trajectories: Overcoming Barriers and Advancing to Leadership”.

This session will be held on August 9, 2021, at 13:30h and persons wishing to join are kindly asked to use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/96736538409.
The Youth in Science Forum titled “Career Trajectories on the Shoulders of Giants” is scheduled for August 10, 2021, at 14:10h. and interested persons are kindly asked to use the following link to join: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6rxf2-hQQLeqx0nMaGei4Q.
Several high-profile speakers are expected to make presentations during the week-long conference.
These include Percy C Hintzen, Professor Emeritus, University of California; Berkeley, Guyana-born Dr Maya Trotz, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida, Astronomer at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad; Dr Shirin Haque, Guyana-born and Cuban trained Veterinary Doctor and Zootechnician, Dr Devon Dublin as well as food and agriculture and nature conservation specialist, Dr Patrick Chesney, among other regional and international experts.
Persons interested in registering for the conference are kindly asked to do so urgently by clicking on the following link: https://cas-gychapter.org/.
Abstracts were submitted under any of the sub-themes; Pure & Applied Sciences, Medical/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Renewable Energy, Environment & Ecosystems and Education, Humanities & Social Sciences.
The closing ceremony is set for Friday, August 13, and is also open free to the public and could be accessed using the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jW5_vtzhR_CqpDbMwCnfqg.
Executives of the CAS Guyana Chapter invite interested members of the public to join the local chapter of CAS. Benefits of becoming a CAS member include networking with local and regional scientists of all fields of study, access to all CAS conference proceedings, and reduced registration fees for CAS conferences.
To become a CAS member, complete and submit the electronic application form at https://forms.gle/f41gqQ8JR5vv1tdy6. Upon approval of your application, you will be required to pay the annual membership fee of GY$5500.