Description

The film series “Science in the City” (Science dans la Cité) produced by Stephane Kenmoes approaches scientific topics through cinematic storytelling in 26 episodes. With a focus on timely scientific topics such as biomass, and renewable energies and AI, “Science in the City” depicts the common perception of science in Africa and the lack of scientific culture, but also on the triumph of innovative ideas. With his film series part of the initiative Making Science the Star, Kenmoe campaigns in African schools, universities, and public events to ignite conversations on science and scientific culture, inviting actors to engage with audiences.

Region

Africa

location

Bonanjo, Douala, Cameroun

Type of Organisation

Falling Walls Engage Project

Focus Area / Approach

Media, Film & VR, Public Outreach Event

Impact Towards SDGs

Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 10: Reduced Inequality

Main Target Group

Adults (>18 Years Old), General Public, Youth & Students (>13 years old)

Active Since

4

What This Organisation Can Offer

Free engagement with African celebrities and scientists.

What This Organisation Is Looking for

Promote scientific culture in Cameroon and Africa.

Project Lead

Making Science The Star

MAKING SCIENCE THE STAR

Stéphane Kenmoe

2021 Winner | Science Engagement 2021 2021 Winner Winner Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage)

Stéphane Kenmoe is a habilitation candidate at the Faculty of Chemistry at University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany. He is also a science popularizer on TV and on social media, a science writer and novelist. In 2020 he produced the movie ‘’Science in the City’’ (Science dans la Cité) in Cameroon. He is very active in networking for the promotion of early career African scientists and for connecting science and society. He has won many awards for his engagement, among which the 2020 Diversity Prize for Academic Leadership at the University of Duisburg-Essen.

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