Dr. Nshemereirwe is a Civil Engineer turned Educator turned Science and Policy Facilitator on a mission to see the vast potential of the African continent realised through more responsive education systems, more contextually relevant science, and better resourced policy makers. Through her work at the interface of science and policy she designs and facilitates programs to enable scientists to use better respond to the challenges that the continent faces, and also to equip policy makers with the skills needed to interpret this science and make even more informed policy decisions. As an educational researcher, Dr. Nshemereirwe is also a Science Communicator, writing about the relevance and adequacy of education in Africa
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Education Measurement) University of Twente, Netherlands
Master of Science (Education and Training Systems Design) University of Twente, Netherlands
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
Previous Roles:
Co-Chair Global Young Academy
Senior Lecturer in Education, Faculty of Education, Uganda Martyrs University
Senior Lecturer in Engineering, Faculty of the Built Environment, Uganda Martyrs University
Acting Dean, Faculty of the Built Environment, Uganda Martyrs University
Civil Engineer, BABCON (U) Limited (Building and Engineering Contractors), Uganda
Elsewhere on the web
Thoughts on various educational issues: https://cnshemereirwe.wordpress.com/
Various other musings: https://learngrowrepeat.wordpress.com/
Twitter: Twitter: @Nshemeshe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-nshemereirwe-5aa304b
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5790-8998
A member of Toastmasters International, and currently a member of Bukoto Toastmasters in Kampala. Received Toastmasters highest award, Distinguished Toastmaster, in March, 2020, the first in Uganda to do so.
Formerly an avid volleyball player and now recently taken up golf.
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