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NIHERST and the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology (CCST) are proud to introduce Caribbean Icons in Science, Technology and Innovation, a project that aims to educate our community on the outstanding achievements of Caribbean nationals in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation. The project highlights some of the outstanding sons and daughters of our region, who have taken their place among the leading luminaries in the world of science.

It is hoped that the documentation and highlighting of their personal achievements will both provide a valuable information resource as well as a source of inspiration to youngsters keen on pursuing careers in science and technology.

Our Caribbean Icons are men and women, who faced unique challenges and were motivated and inspired along the way by various circumstances. Within these pages you are invited to follow the stories of these remarkable individuals, recount their efforts, and be inspired to excel.

NIHERST and CCST owe a deep gratitude to the OAS Inter-American Agency for Co-operation and Development (IACD) for providing the financial support for the realisation of this project.

 

Message from
NIHERST President
Mrs Maureen Manchouck

 

Message from
CCST Chairman
Mr Felix Gregoire

 

Featured Icon
- Prof Julian Duncan -

 

 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Caribbean Icons in Science, Technology and Innovation web site, a joint project of NIHERST and CCST supported by the OAS
Inter-American Agency for
Co-operation and Development. I hope that you will enjoy reading about our Icons in science, technology and innovation... more

 

CCST and NIHERST are pleased to provide readers with a new source of comprehensive information on the life, work and accomplishments of Caribbean scientists. This effort showcases the wealth of brain power and talent that exist within our tiny region and the contribution our scientists have made to the advancement of the region and the global community as a whole... more

 

Professor Julian Duncan has lectured at the UWI Department of Life Sciences for over 35 years. He started lecturing in botany in 1963 after obtaining a doctorate in Fungal Cytology and Genetics. During his tenure at the University his areas of research included plant anatomy, flowering plant reproductive biology, and plant tissue culture ... more

 

A Video Documentary as well as a Children's Booklet featuring the Caribbean Icons are available:

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