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Angela Ankomaah Tabiri

Angela Ankomaah Tabiri is a Ghanaian mathematician and researcher born in 1990 in Accra, Ghana. Her work and achievements make her a notable figure in African mathematics and science education.

About Angela Tabiri

Key points about Angela Tabiri:

  1. Education: She holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Glasgow (2019), where she was awarded a Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship.
  2. Research: Her work focuses on noncommutative algebra, quantum groups, and quantum homogeneous spaces.
  3. Academic Positions: She is currently a Research Associate and Academic Manager at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Ghana.
  4. Advocacy: Tabiri is the founder of Femafricmaths, an NGO that promotes African women in mathematics. The organization interviews female African mathematicians and shares content on social media to inspire young girls.
  5. Outreach: She manages the Girls in Mathematical Sciences Program (GMSP) at AIMS Ghana, which nurtures girls from senior secondary schools in Ghana to unlock their potential in mathematical sciences.
  6. Teaching: Tabiri has taught courses in Linear Algebra and Mathematics for Machine Learning at the postgraduate level.
  7. Community Engagement: She volunteers to teach mathematics in junior high schools in her community, aiming to inspire students from less privileged backgrounds.
  8. Recognition: In 2021, she was a Board Member with Kente Connect, working on improving digital literacy in rural Africa.

Angela Tabiri’s work in mathematics research, education, and advocacy for women in STEM makes her an inspiring figure for young Africans, especially girls, interested in pursuing careers in mathematics and related fields. Her efforts to bridge the gender gap in mathematics and promote African talent in the field contribute significantly to the development of STEM education in Africa.

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