SEED Virtual STEM Masters Conclave - Zimbabwe

Located in one of the world's premier educational hubs, Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences is the largest college within BU and a cornerstone of the University's academic excellence. With four divisions"”Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Computational Sciences"”the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GRS) offers a wide-ranging curriculum that fuels intellectual curiosity, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and prepares students to address complex global challenges. Its mission emphasizes not only academic rigor but also cultivating leaders who are globally minded and socially responsible, with Boston itself serving as an extension of the classroom through rich cultural, professional, and research opportunities. GRS is part of a university community connected by a global network of more than 460,000 alumni across over 180 countries. This reach reflects BU's deep ties to worldwide progress and its ongoing commitment to shaping graduates who excel in their fields. The University's strong standing is reinforced by recognition in the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking (2022), where BU placed among the top 25 U.S. institutions for preparing students to succeed in the workforce. CAS celebrates diversity of thought and perspective, ensuring that students from all backgrounds can thrive, contribute to world-class research, and advance innovative solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.

Since 1864, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University has been a resource to the world for major advances in human progress. Today, Columbia Engineering is the top engineering school in the Ivy League and New York City. As a nexus for high-impact research, the school convenes more than 250 faculty members and more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students from around the globe to push the frontiers of knowledge and solve humanity's most pressing problems.

Located at the heart of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area, the George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science (GW Engineering) is a beacon for transformative education, research, and innovation. Driven by a deep commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, GW Engineering empowers students to become tomorrow's problem-solvers, equipping them to address the world's most pressing challenges. Ranked among the top engineering schools, GW Engineering boasts an impressive network, with nearly 300 leading companies such as Amazon, Cisco, Google, and The World Bank actively recruiting its graduates. With its unique location in Washington, D.C., the school leverages its proximity to government agencies, businesses, and international organizations, empowering students and faculty to make impactful contributions globally. SEAS prioritizes ethical leadership, academic excellence, and the pursuit of innovation in the service of humanity.

Founded in 1854, New York University - Tandon School of Engineering (NYU Tandon) is the second oldest private engineering and technology school in the United States. The schools main campus is in Brooklyn MetroTech Centre, an urban academic-industrial research park. NYU Tandon has been ranked #38 as the Best Global University and its top employers are Nordstrom, Microsoft, PwC, Amazon, Google, Oracle, EY, Deloitte, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and more. NYU graduate engineering programs exist in the fields of mechanical, civil, urban, industrial, electrical, computer, chemical, biomedical and financial engineering alongside programs in computer science, management of technology, cybersecurity, and integrated digital media. Our goal is to produce highly desirable graduates prepared for industry. This has led us to be one of the top ranked schools in the nation with regards to graduate employability, salary potential and return on investment.