{"267111":{"#nid":"267111","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Project Africa: Science, Technology, and Innovation","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA part of \u003Cstrong\u003EAfrica Atlanta 2014\u003C\/strong\u003E, \u003Cem\u003EProject Africa\u003C\/em\u003E is an annual conference hosted by the African Student Association at Georgia Tech which focuses on using science, technology, innovation, and inventive ideas to cater to African development.\u003Cbr \/\u003E Undergraduate students, graduate students, speakers, and organizations share their knowledge on selected topics and how their projects are impacting Africa.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EProject Africa events include: intellectual keynote speakers, presentations, and discussions, organization fairs, and a host of networking opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAfrica Atlanta 2014\u003C\/strong\u003E is a citywide, year-long series of events highlighting Atlanta as a nexus for reinventing the cultural and economic bonds among Africa, Europe, and America. Running from October 2013 through Fall 2014, nearly 50 art exhibitions, performances, cinema, and multi-disciplinary conferences, seminars, and symposia encompass the realms of arts \u0026amp; culture, business \u0026amp; innovation, education, and global affairs. A highlight is \u003Cem\u003EKONGO across the WATERS\u003C\/em\u003E, an exhibition from one of the world\u2019s premier African art collections - the Royal Museum of Central Africa.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAfrica Atlanta 2014\u003C\/strong\u003E is presented by Georgia Tech\u2019s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts with the Consulate General of Belgium and the Africa Atlanta Partners, a collaboration of twenty-five organizations that includes the city\u2019s premier universities, arts and community organizations, business and industry, the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, federal and consular agencies. 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