Activity Report on the Eighth African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications (ASP2024)

TL;DR

The paper reports on ASP2024, a comprehensive event in Morocco that expanded physics education and outreach activities for African students, teachers, and pupils, building on a successful series since 2010.

Contribution

It provides a detailed account of ASP2024's programs and its role in enhancing physics education and outreach in Africa.

Findings

Expanded training programs for students and teachers.

Increased participation from diverse African regions.

Strengthened network of physics educators and students.

Abstract

The African School of Fundamental Physics and Applications, also known as the African School of Physics (ASP), was initiated in 2010, as a three-week biennial event, to offer additional training in fundamental and applied physics to African students with a minimum of three-year university education. Since its inception, ASP has grown to be much more than a school. ASP has become a series of activities and events to support academic development of African students, teachers and faculties. We report on the eighth African School of Physics, ASP2024, organized in Morocco, on April 15--19 and July 7--21, 2024. ASP2024 included programs for university students, high school teachers and high school pupils.