Neil Turok
Founder, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences | Pioneering STEM Education in Africa
Most recently at TED in 2008.
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Neil Turok is the founder of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, a network of cutting-edge science and math academies that have trained thousands of students across the African continent. As a renowned theoretical physicist, Turok has developed groundbreaking models to explain the origins of the universe, including an alternative to the Big Bang theory. His keynotes inspire audiences with a vision of how accessible, high-quality STEM education can unlock Africa's immense potential and drive sustainable progress worldwide.
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My wish: Find the next Einstein in Africa
Accepting his 2008 TED Prize, physicist Neil Turok speaks out for talented young Africans starved of opportunity: by unlocking and nurturing the continent's creative potential, we can create a change in Africa's future.
1 talk, all in 2008
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