# Conference: US-Africa Conference: Nanotechnology and Engineered Human Environments

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · North Carolina State University (NC) · $99,999

## Abstract

This conference will support travel and participation costs for U.S. university students and early career scientists to attend the upcoming US-Africa conference on nanotechnology and engineered human environments. The conference will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from April 13-17th, 2026. The conference is organized in partnership with the Africa Materials Research Society (A-MRS). The core objective is to advance knowledge and enhance understanding in nanotechnology and engineering, to promote collaboration and progress in the fields, and foster integration of cognitively broad perspectives in these areas. This US-Africa conference will play a crucial role in unifying perspectives among global practitioners. The goal is to create a platform for leading U.S. scientists to interact and initiate lasting collaborations with emergent international engineers. 

The US-Africa conference on nanotechnology and engineered human environments will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from April 13-17th, 2026.  This conference will play a crucial role of injecting new perspectives into the U.S. engineering research community and will also enable deeper understanding of how engineering  affects and/or relates to the social and physical environment. The conference thematic talks will bridge ideologies by bringing together international engineers and scientists to discuss a common topic, enabling emergent convergence of otherwise isolated ideologies that advance fundamental engineering and science

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2517119
- **Awardee organization:** North Carolina State University (NC)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** U3NVH931QJJ3
- **PI:** Martin Thuo
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** NANO NON-SOLIC SCI & ENG AWD, CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS
- **Estimated total:** $99,999
- **Funds obligated:** $99,999
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 08/15/2025 → 07/31/2026

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2517119

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2517119, Conference: US-Africa Conference: Nanotechnology and Engineered Human Environments. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2517119. Licensed CC0.

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