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AI4STEAM connects teachers from all 14 regions of Senegal into one innovative network advancing STEM and AI

AI4STEAM: A National Movement for STEM and AI in Senegal

AI4STEAM is a national initiative dedicated to transforming education in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Senegal and Francophone Africa. The initiative is led through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Education of Senegal and the Southern University System of Louisiana (SUS) — the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) system in the United States. Coordinated by Digital Education Consulting (DEC), a nonprofit organization headquartered in Senegal, AI4STEAM mobilizes local and international actors to build a future-ready, inclusive, and technology-driven education system.

Our Foundation: A Distributed, Global–Local Partnership Model

AI4STEAM is powered by the DEC Distributed Consulting Model (see article), a framework that connects a global network of educational technology experts, doctoral researchers, consultants, and instructional designers with local educators and strategic partners in Senegal. DEC’s model supports national systems through:
  • Distributed instructional design and training delivery
  • Multilingual curriculum development
  • Community-driven innovation aligned with national goals
We collaborate with numerous edtech companies, NGOs, ministries, universities, and partners committed to equity, access, and sustainable development.
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The Teacher Education Network

AI4STEAM is anchored in a teacher education network spanning all 14 regions of Senegal, directly engaging more than 200 teachers and over 1,000 students. It includes:
  • The Teranga IA Network: Senegal’s national community of AI practitioners and educators
  • The National STEM Teachers Network: advancing active pedagogy, inquiry-based learning, and educational technology
  • The Diack Research Group: guiding research and doctoral mentorship in AI and STEM education
  • Partnerships with local schools, training centers, and universities
This network empowers teachers to integrate AI, coding, digital tools, and emerging pedagogies into classroom practice.
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Strengthening the BST: A Core Component of AI4STEAM

The Blocs Scientifiques et Technologiques (BST) — a flagship reform initiative led by the Senegalese Ministry of Education — are central to AI4STEAM’s strategy. These STEM-focused secondary school pathways represent a national effort to prepare learners for scientific careers and technological innovation. AI4STEAM works with BST schools to:
  • Train teachers in AI, STEM, and digital pedagogy
  • Provide learning technologies aligned with BST curricular goals
  • Support AI-enhanced project-based learning
  • Promote student participation in national innovation events
  • Host BST-focused sessions at AI4STEAM conferences
This alignment positions BST as a cornerstone of Senegal’s digital and scientific development agenda. 🔗 Learn more about BST
Blocs Scientifiques et Technologiques (BST)

Our Research Agenda

With leadership from the Diack Research Network, AI4STEAM advances applied research in:
  • AI-powered tutoring systems and learning agents
  • Immersive XR and extended reality classrooms
  • Adaptive, personalized, and inclusive learning systems
  • Open Educational Practices (OEP) and local content creation
Research is conducted in partnership with institutions in Senegal, the HBCU community, and other global centers of innovation.
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Training for the Future Workforce

Through the DECFormation portal and its Udemy-powered programs, AI4STEAM offers professional training in:
  • Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
  • Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing
  • Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, and Industry 4.0 skills
  • Multilingual pedagogy and AI-enhanced education
Programs are designed with workforce development in mind, especially for youth and educators in underserved regions.
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Conferences & Capacity-Building Events

AI4STEAM hosts events that connect national and global actors:
  • The AI4STEAM Annual Conference (co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Forces Armées)
  • The Meyinsse Symposium on AI in Learning, amplifying doctoral research and innovation in African education
  • DEC Summits and Webinars, focused on practical integration of AI, immersive learning, and teacher training
These convenings build community, showcase impact, and expand collaboration.
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Our Commitment

AI4STEAM is more than a project.
It is a national movement to build inclusive, equitable, and future-ready education systems through STEM and AI.
It places Senegalese teachers, schools, and learners at the heart of digital transformation. Whether you are an educator, policymaker, researcher, or partner — you are invited to shape the future with us.

📩 Get Involved

  • 🤖 Join the Teranga IA Network
  • 🎓 Enroll in DECFormation programs
  • 🧪 Collaborate with the Diack Research Group
  • 📢 Attend or sponsor an AI4STEAM event

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