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Mr. Kochuba, who assumed his position on May 8, 2023, brings to Amideast over 20 years of experience as a career diplomat managing public affairs and developing strategic communications, outreach activities, and engagement programs for several U.S. embassies in the MENA region, including in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Tunisia, Morocco, and Kuwait. During these assignments, he worked with Amideast offices and other local partners to launch and to support educational, cultural, and exchange programs and partnerships for youth and young professionals. He was also posted to the U.S.

“The Institute's highest honor Is the newly struck Century Medal marking the second century of IIE’s service, and it is my very great pleasure on behalf of the IIE board directors to present it to you,” IIE's CEO, Dr. Allan Goodman, said as he presented the medal at a special ceremony at IIE’s headquarters on May 4.

Young people in the United States, Middle East, and North Africa will engage with international peers through learning without having to leave their hometowns.

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we join the global community to draw attention to the critical role of women and girls in science and technology and the need to strengthen their participation in these fields. Education, training, and professional development are critically important to unlocking their untapped potential, which is much needed if we are to meet the challenges of sustainable development, from improving global health to combating climate change.

Sixty young men and women, ages 18–25, will participate in the STEM for Sustainability Youth Program beginning in April. The training will provide immersion in activities that develop skills in STEM fields as well as the integration of problem-based learning focused on local environmental challenges. The program will also raise their awareness of career opportunities in the STEM fields through classroom presentations as well as field trips to sites where environmental challenges are addressed through STEM-based solutions.

This new competition builds on the strategic partnership that Amideast/Egypt and Boeing have created to align science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education with the sustainability priorities of Egypt and other countries in the MENA region.

Amideast is pleased to join the U.S. Department of State and three Jordanian organizations in announcing the launch of the American Language Center (ALC) program in four cities across Jordan: Ma’an, Mafraq, Irbid, and East Amman.

The STEM Ambassadors program is focused on learning and development in sustainability and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in aerospace engineering. The program targets students aged 14-18 years old from select schools in the UAE. The first group of 25 students has just successfully completed the program, now they are well prepared to pursue STEM subjects at the leading universities. On February 17, 2023, Amideast/ UAE and Boeing will start the program for another group of 25 future STEM Ambassadors.

Cairo, Egypt—Launched on November 30, 2021, the STEM Center, established with generous funding from Boeing, offers diverse programs that are designed to raise student awareness of the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and equip them with knowledge and skills that will help them better respond to the changing needs of the global economy and contribute to Egypt’s economic development through innovative ideas that create impact.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt—At the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 held in Sharm El Sheikh, Amideast and Boeing announced an expanded partnership in 2022-2023 to support more Egyptian youth through STEM Education with a focus on sustainability. The agreement builds on success of the Amideast/Boeing STEM Center.

Kuljit Ghata-Aura,President Boeing, Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, and Shahinaz Ahmed, Amideast/Egypt Country Director, participated in the event.