LISA 2020 Sustainability Symposium Program

Table of Contents

Photos from the Symposium

The local organizers and symposium participants took many photos over the course of the symposium. These photos are available to be viewed online here.

YouTube

Watch the full Symposium video playlist on YouTube or scroll down for individual videos.

Monday, 2 May

Welcome from University

Professor Atinuke Adebanji, KNUST-LISA Director

Professor Leondard K. Amekudzi, Provost, College of Science

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Welcome and Keynote Address from LISA 2020 Global Director

Dr. Eric Vance

LISA 2020 Global Network Director

University of Colorado Boulder, USA

Book Unveiling

Dr. Olawale Awe, LISA 2020 Engagement Ambassador to Africa/CEO, ADA Global Academy

Dr. Eric Vance, LISA 2020 Global Network Director, University of Colorado Boulder, USA

Dr. Kim Love, LISA 2020 Program Monitoring Specialist

Professor Leonard K. Amekudzi, Provost, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana

Professor Olubola Babalola, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Design and Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria 

Learn more about the LISA 2020 Edited Book.

Tuesday, 3 May

Sustainability Experiments Poster Session 1

Speed Talks for Poster Session 1

Collection and Digitization of Weather and Farm Data at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU)

Dr. Uchechukwu George

MIchael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria (MOUAU-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Expanding the AULISSDA Horizon by Students' Engagement

Prof. Johnson O. Fatokun & Mr. Charles O. Ayeni

Anchor University Lagos, Nigeria (AULISSDA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Raising the Bar of Research Through Collaboration

Adarabioyo Idowu

Department of Mathematical and Physical Science, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (ABUAD-CENSAC)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Strengthening Statistical And Research Capacity In Obafemi

Prof. Albert A. Abegunde & Gbemiga Faniran

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Nigeria (EDM-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Walk in Consulting Increased Interest in LISA

Enobong Udoumoh

Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (FUAM LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Assessing the Annual Budgetary Allocations to Agricultural Sector in Some Selected States of Southwest, Nigeria

Dayo Apata

Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria (FUOYE-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Students participation increased interest in LISA

Ezra Gayawan

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (FUTA-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Establishing and Sustaining of KIU-LISA, Uganda

Bayowa Teniola Babalola

Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Kampala International University, Uganda (KIU-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Sualisa sustainability through walk in consultation, short course series and workshops

Goodluck Zawadi Mtae

Assistant Lab Coordinator (Sualisa)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Sustainability Experiments Presentation Session 1

Walk-in Consulting: Its impact on FUNAAB-LISA awareness among domain experts

Oludare Ariyo

Department of Statistics, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (FUNAAB-LISA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Capacity Building of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences Among Youths in Nigeria

Prof. Olubola Babalola

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (EDM-LISA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

A case study on the use of online social networks to promote statistical collaboration labs

Marcus A. Nunes

Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, LaboratĂłrio de EstatĂ­stica Aplicada (Laboratory of Applied Statistics) (UFRN-LEA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Mobile Statistical Clinic; bringing statistics to your doorstep

Dr. Hope Ifeyinwa Mbachu

Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria (IMSU-LISA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

KNUST-LISA Statistics Education Outreach to the Colleges

Wilhemina Adoma Pels, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, KNUST

Harriet Achiaa Dwamena, Crop Research, CSIR

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana (KNUST-LISA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Fund Sourcing Through Innovative Ideas

Timothy Handan

African Center For Education Development- Laboratory For Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis, Nigeria (CLEDA – LISA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Navigable pathways towards sustainable Sat-Lab: Geospatial Mapping and Analysis

Associate Professor Muyiwa Agunbiade

University of Lagos, Nigeria (UNILAG-LISA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Sustainability Experiments Poster Session 2

Speed Talks for Poster Session 2

Awareness, Visibility and Collaborations, a path to a stronger and sustainable stat lab

Amidu Abdul Hamid and Caleb Nurideen Nambyn

Tamale Technical University, Ghana (TaTU DataScience Lab)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Training: A Step Towards Awareness Creation and Sustainability

Prof. Happiness O. Obiora-Ilouno and Dr. Chinwendu A. Uzuke

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria (NAU-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Statistical consultancy and collaboration for batter research output

Mohammed Derese

College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Department of Statistics, Wolkite University, Ethiopia (WKUSCCC)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Understanding and meeting the needs of stat lab to enhance stat lab sustainability

Monday Osagie Adenomon

Department of Statistics, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria (NSUK-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Advance Mathematics and Computations for Innovation and Sustainability in Modern Day STATLAB

Akinlolu Olosunde and Makinde Deborah Olufumilayo

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (LISAC)

<Abstract> <Poster>

New Technological Systems require Strategic Collaborations among Academicians

Dr. Benjamin Odoi

University of Mines and Technology (UMaT-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Collaborating with Local Institution to Open Opportunities

Justine Mbukwa

Mzumbe University, Tanzania (MULISA)

<Abstract> <Poster> <Presentation>

Collaboration leads to simpler analyses

Imran Khan

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India (SKUAST-K-LISA)

<Abstract> <Poster>

Sustainability Experiments Presentation Session 2

Teaching Data Science in Africa via Virtual Team Based Learning

Olawale Awe, Ph.D.

LISA 2020 Engagement Ambassador to Africa/CEO, ADA Global Academy

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Community-Based Statistical Support Program

Serifat Folorunso

University of Ibadan Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis (UI-LISA)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Can Four Wheels (Webpage, Office, Collaborators and LOI) Drive LISA-LCWU on Sustainable Track

Dr. Asifa Kamal

Lahore College for Women, University, Lahore, Pakistan (LISA-LCWU)

<Abstract> <Presentation>

Virtual Participants

AU-LISA Sustainability Experiment Design, Analysis and Results

Osama Hussien

Alexandria University, Egypt (AULISA)

<Abstract>

Sustainability experiment conducted by University of Calcutta-LISA Stat lab

Pooja Sengupta

Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi, India (University of Calcutta LISA Stat Lab)

<Abstract>

Sustainability and Development Experiment of Gombe State University-LISA, Nigeria, Africa

Lamidi-Sarumoh Alaba Ajibola (Ph.D),  GSU-LISA Coordinator

Gombe State University, Nigeria (GSU-LISA)

<Abstract>

Wednesday, 4 May

KNUST Keynote Address

Atinuke Adebanji

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST-LISA)

Sustainability Experiments Summary & Q&A with Virtual Participants

Ilana Trumble, LISA 2020 Secretariat

University of Colorado Boulder, USA

Thursday, 5 May

Note: There where many technical difficulties on Thursday that resulted in several presentations not having recordings. Additionally, posted recordings may have some issues.

LISA 2020 Charter Presentation and Discussion

Tonya Pruitt

LISA 2020 Network Coordinator

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Redefining the Geography of LISA 2020 Within the Global Space: A Centrifugalism Challenge to All Members

Albert Abegunde

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Nigeria (EDM-LISA)

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TEACH Fund Presentation:

Wealth Creation and Poverty Alleviation in a Nigerian State: an Evidence Survey and some Policy Implications

Adarabioyo Idowu

Centre for Statistical Analysis and Collaboration at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria (ABUAD-CENSAC)

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The recordings of the following two presentations contained no audio and therefore they have not been posted.

TEACH Fund Presentation:

Building Capacity of Official Statistics Collection and Reporting by Bureaus of Statistics in Ondo State, Nigeria

Ezra Gayawan

Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (FUTA-LISA)

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Certificate Committee Presentation and Discussion

Imran Khan

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, India (SKUAST-K-LISA)

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Friday, 6 May

Wrap Up and Farewell from Local Organizing Committee

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST-LISA)

Unfortunately, this presentation was not recorded.

Wrap Up and Farewell from LISA 2020 Secretariat

Dr. Eric Vance

LISA 2020 Global Network Director

University of Colorado Boulder, USA