We can not do an Africa science week without celebrating ourselves and who we are as Africans. STEAM knowledge is deeply integrated into every African culture. This includes complex mathematical principles such as fractal geometry. While many cultures around the world emphasize euclidean geometry, many African societies have made fractal geometry the foundation of their sociocultural infrastructures. In Africa, we use fractals to design villages, board games, art, textiles, for religious purposes and even in music. This folkloric event is a celebration of our scientific culture and authenticity with drums, dancing and the wearing of local fabrics.

Water is vital for all forms of life and is at the heart of sustainable development. These events will explore water challenges of the 21st century in the context of Senegalese society. Furthermore, these workshops will explain physicochemical characteristics of water, its cycles and its treatment to make it drinkable or clean for the environment and also its importance in agriculture and art.

This event will explore the status of STEAM education and entrepreneurship in Senegal by showcasing the current efforts of many local STEAM organizations, schools, libraries, universities, entrepreneurs, incubators and local artists working on STEAM themes. The event will also be featuring interactive panel discussions concerning women in science, entrepreneurship, energy resources and climate change. This will be a public event with hands-on demonstrations and workshops led by local organizations. The goal will be to inspire people and show them that science is COOL and FUN in addition to being integral to everyday life.