Cascade Seed Grant Recipients
Dr. Naomi Asabre Frimpong
IAU OAO, NAOJ
Deputy Director leading global astronomy outreach across 130+ countries, with expertise in science communication, policy, and international coordination.
Tabitha Penina Alango
University of South Africa
PhD candidate and education coordinator focused on STEM outreach for girls in rural communities.
Antoniah Noah Mavoa
STEM Park Tanga
STEM curator leading outreach programmes, stargazing events, and interactive science learning initiatives.
Walter Silima
IDIA / UCT
Data science and radio astronomy specialist working on machine learning and large-scale astronomical data.
Jemimah Kwakuyi
KNUST
Astrophysics student passionate about instrumentation and youth engagement in STEM.
Caelin Block
University of Cape Town
Aspiring astrophysicist researching cosmology, black holes, and large-scale structures.
Ritha Massawe
NAEC Tanzania
Physics teacher and outreach leader promoting astronomy education and citizen science.
Pendo Masuke Mponeja
Science Coordinator
Educator integrating astronomy research into classroom teaching and outreach.
Gabriel Paul
University of Nairobi
Astronomy graduate with experience in outreach, astrotourism, and data science.
Daniel Isah
IHS Towers
Space enthusiast focused on satellite systems, sustainability, and STEM advocacy.
Egbuim Timothy
NASRDA
Space scientist researching astrobiology and leading inclusive astronomy outreach initiatives.
Thabiso Sibiya
Science Communicator
Environmental science graduate promoting science literacy through outreach programmes.
Lister Kgwatalala
BIUST
PhD candidate specialising in radio astronomy and science outreach.
Katlego Morakile
University of Pretoria
Radio astronomy PhD candidate and outreach leader in STEM education.
Nebiyu Suleyman Mohammed
Ethiopian Space Science Society
Science communicator expanding astronomy education in underserved communities.
Graham Lawrie
Wits University
Astrophysicist researching galaxy evolution and neutral hydrogen.
Cosmos Dumba
MUST, Uganda
Radio astronomer focused on galaxy clusters and outreach development initiatives.
Albert Kuntu Forson
University of Mauritius
PhD researcher and outreach educator advancing astronomy instrumentation and education.
Doh Koffi Addor
GEOSPACE TOGO
Geological engineer and founder promoting space science and geospatial education.
Stephen Sottie
Rhodes University
Stephen Sottie is a doctoral researcher in radio astronomy at Rhodes University.