​​Creating Makerspaces for Young Inventors

Responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic, university-based makerspaces provide student-driven solutions for hospitals and companies. Through the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), faculty and administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Tashkent Chemical Technical Institute (TCTI) are establishing a new makerspace for students in science, technology, and engineering. The goal is to help prepare students build the skills of the 21st century workforce.

Dr. Lennon Rodgers, director of University of Wisconsin’s Grainger Engineering Design Innovation Lab, delivered four online workshops for staff and students at TCTI about prototyping facilities and programs in the university setting, including real-world collaboration between the university and the public and private sectors to meet global challenges.

The U.S. and Uzbek experts, along with 35 students, explored current needs to launch a makerspace at TCTI. Partners outlined a strategic plan for the development of a makerspace at TCTI, developed a mission statement, identified a lab manager and began to plan educational content. Dr. Rodgers purchased a set of electronics equipment for TCTI students and faculty to assemble and integrate. A new collaborative course on microcontrollers and electronics is planned at both institutions.

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Learn more about UniCEN: https://unicen.americancouncils.org/

American Corner Qarshi visitors enjoying PJ Hoke's Game Night event

In Madeleine Hoke's social Female Figures visitors discovered the Women who influenced the world.

April is English Language Month! Want to brush up on your American English skills? Check out American English at State, a resource center for learning about American English language and culture through videos, webinars, classes, and more! https://americanenglish.state.gov/ #AmericanEnglish

#UBL Kick -Off! While UBL Fellows are still not able to travel to the U.S., American Councils for International Education is bringing together 25 UBL Fellows for an entrepreneurship and innovation workshop taking place in Tashkent Region. During 3 days #UBL Fellows will be exploring the concepts of innovation, entrepreneurship, networking and leadership through the workshops led by American experts. Uzbekistan Business Leaders (UBL) is a program for business persons, innovators and entrepreneurs with demonstrated leadership experience in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, innovation, social entrepreneurship, regional economic development.

#UBL #ExchangeOurWorld #StateDept

After a busy few day, the #UBL Fellows are now ready to start virtual Fellowships! Fellows will be paired with an American Companies and Mentors, and over 4 weeks they will learn about best practices in their industry, network, and build leadership skills.  

Dear Teachers 👩‍🏫🧑‍🏫. We invite to our social club that is special for you!
Venue: American Corner Qarshi.
Date: April 16.
Facilitator: Briana Rogers.

Don't miss Fantastic Female Figures at American Corner Qarshi!!!
Date: April 16
Facilitator: Madeleine Hoke.

Would you love to learn English and have fun?
Come and join Game Night😉.
Date: April 16
Facilitator: P.J. Hoke.

📣📣📣On April 23, English Language Day, join us at 6:00 p.m. Tashkent time for a Live Chai Chat with an English Speaking Nation (ESN) Program Coach, Briana Rogers! Briana will be joined by English speakers from around the world, who will share their success stores.🤩 You will have a chance to ask them your questions in real time!
✅No registration required! To participate, go to the American Spaces in Uzbekistan Facebook page or YouTube channel👇
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSpacesUzbekistan
or
http://www.youtube.com/c/AmericanSpacesinUzbekistan
We look forward to seeing you there!

#FLEXAlumni and their friends and everyone who is connected to our community development are invited to participate in #gysdchallenge from 23 to 25 April, 2021. GYSD stands for Global Youth Service Day and promotes youth service in improving own communities. Share with everyone the pictures or videos of amazing things you’ve been doing for our community throughout this year using #GYSDUZ21 #gysdchallenge to spread this beneficial campaign.

Be certain to get some encouragement from us for your participation:
• 10 lucky random winners will get FLEX polo t-shirts
• 3 best projects/activities will get nice goody bags with amazing FLEX promo items
#FLEXAlumniUzbekistan #ACUzbekistan #ACGlobal

📌Job opportunity alert! | PART-TIME INTERN

American Councils for International Education Uzbekistan is hiring!

American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs, American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge, and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries.

American Councils Uzbekistan is seeking for the right person who will be taking over the position of The Part-Time Intern. The Part-Time Intern is responsible for day-to-day operations, administration, task management, data entry, interfacing with participants, and tracking information for the English Speaking Nation (ESN:STT and ESN:CP) programs. As a member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Part-Time Intern will also be expected to support and administer daily programming. This position reports to a Program Coordinator and will also work directly with program staff in the American Councils Washington, D.C. office.

🔗Click here to learn more: New job opportunity

If you have any questions please, email them to esn@americancouncils.org

🎉🥳Today is the one month anniversary of American Corner Qarshi opening! It's been a busy first month with lots of new friends, educational and fun programs, and unforgettable experiences! Let's take a brief look back at that day!

Uzbekistan Business Leaders #UBL Update! While in-person travel to the United States remains on hold, 25 UBL Fellows came together for a five-day workshop which took place in April in Uzbekistan.
The workshop was led by three US trainers and focused on strengthening Fellows' understanding about leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation. Traveling from 10 cities across Uzbekistan, Fellows built a wide network within the cohort, and used every minute of down time to get to know each other. Want to see how it was? See it for yourself in this video!
Link to video: https://youtu.be/bj80jwPYzU8