The Africa Museum of Science and Technology (AMST) conceptualized by Mia Turner.
Built relationships with like-minded organizations in Nairobi, including Travelling Telescope, Tinker Education, and Little Einsteins.
Professor Frank Wilczek and Betsy Devine advised.
2015: Forged International Relationships
Toured CosmoCaixa Museum and met with founder, Jorge Wagensburg.
Met with BioBus founder, Sarah Weisberg.
2016: SITE EXPLORATIONS
Developed close collaboration with Ngaren; future location on the edge of the Rift Valley.
Dr. Richard Leakey proposed partnership.
Met with potential architects.
2017: Established Structure & Pivotal Relationships
AMST registered in the United States as a nonprofit.
Developed influential team of Board of Directors and advisors, including Gearbox founder, Dr. Kamau Gachigi, Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek, and Hon.Yusuf Abdi, MP.
Formed relationship with astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison.
AMST team attended U.S. science center conference; built relationships in the field and met Exploratorium staff.
2019: Mobilization Began
Facilitated first AMST workshop.
Investor Fund developed to launch initial planning.
Explored partner collaboration with Joy Mboya, founder of The Go Down Centre.
2020: Deepened Relationships
Ngaren brought in Naturalis Museum to prepare work plan and financials for Ngaren.
2021: Advanced the Concept
Dr. Joy Kiano joined AMST as a co-founder.
Discussions began with the Exploratorium to advance vision.
Brainstormed with potential partners including Evy van Weezendonk, founder of Anzania, and Caroline Muriika, GM, IBM East Africa.
2022: Launched Early Stage Planning
Ngaren put on hold because of Dr. Richard Leakey’s passing.
Nemayiana, The Africa Museum of Science and Technology registered in Kenya.
2023: Community Visioning
Dr. Mae Jemison invited Nemayiana, AMST to join Nairobi Nexus 2023 conference.
Facilitated Nemayiana, AMST community visioning workshop.
