BHAAAS is a voluntary non-profit, non-governmental, non-partisan, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural organization whose purposes are exclusively educational, scientific, and charitable, as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 3, 2007.
Dear members of BHAAAS,
I am honored to take the helm of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Association of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), an organization that has become my scientific “home away from home” and my main connection to like-minded researchers in my native Bosnia and Herzegovina. View Message
For sixteen years, the Days of BHAAAS have been a substantial, high-quality, and successful conference.
Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 3, 2007.
As part of the program “Transfer of Knowledge from Diaspora Experts to Bosnia and Herzegovina,” organized by the Ministry of Human Rights and Refugees of BiH, a team of top medical specialists from the United States is currently in Sarajevo, led by BHAAAS Vice President Dr. Azra Sadiković, specialist in gynecology and subspecialist in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) is proud to announce that our esteemed member and one of the founders of the Academy, Prof. Dr. Kenan Arnautović, has been elected President-Elect, and thus the future President, of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) — the largest and most influential international organization of neurosurgical societies.
The International Cultural Exchange Program for Classical Musicians, a collaboration between BHAAAS and the Sarajevo Philharmonic, is back after a long pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) has elected its new leadership, with Prof. Dr. Zlatan Aksamija—a distinguished scientist, university professor, and internationally recognized expert in engineering and semiconductor technologies at the University of Utah—now serving as President.
BHAAAS Days are the most important activity organized by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Over the years, BHAAAS Days have grown into a respected international conference.
Over the past 16 years, this event has brought together more than 1,000 participants from 30 countries through numerous symposiums, special events, and a dedicated student program.
BHAAAS Days are a platform for networking, unforgettable encounters, and the exchange of ideas between local and international experts from various fields of science and art.
After 16 successful conferences, BHAAAS proudly continues building bridges between the homeland and the world.
See you at the 17th BHAAAS Days!
Our member, Dr. Sanda Vujnić, prepared an article on the occasion of September 13, World Sepsis Day, with the aim of raising public awareness about this serious and often overlooked health threat. BHAAAS members and the Knowledge for Health platform actively follow current topics, strive to be available to the media and the public, and contribute with their expertise to improving citizens’ awareness. We thank them for their dedication and support.
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Carolyn Dorfman Dance presents Prologue: A Dance of Hope - The Story of Max Heller, a powerful fusion of dance, music, and theater. Featuring electroacoustic compositions by Sarajevo-born composer Svjetlana Bukvich and Bosnian singer Davor Ebner, this project is a cultural bridge between BiH and its US diaspora. Premiering in January 2025, it honors Heller’s legacy as a Holocaust survivor, immigrant, and trailblazing mayor who fought segregation in Greenville, South Carolina.
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A member of BHAAAS, Namik Hrle from Banja Luka, Vice President of Development in IBM's Software Department and Director of the Development Laboratory in Germany, holder of 77 patents, will be one of the speakers at the 4th Future Leaders Summit (FLS), which will take place on December 13 and 14 in Sarajevo.
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Last week, Cairo hosted the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), one of the most significant global events focused on the challenges of urban development. The theme of the forum, "It All Begins at Home: Local Responses for Sustainable Cities and Communities," brought together over 35,000 participants from around the world, including experts, policymakers, activists, educators, decision-makers, and government representatives.
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The documentary "Counted Out" explores the intersection of mathematics, civil rights, and democracy, highlighting how an understanding—or lack thereof—of mathematics affects society's ability to tackle key challenges such as healthcare, climate change, misinformation, and elections.
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Radiology diagnostics specialist, Dr. Zulejha Merhemić, a long-time member of BHAAAS, has been honored as a Fellow of the European Society of Neuroradiology. Dr. sc. Merhemić, the first person from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to achieve this prestigious level of membership, has been actively contributing to the development and promotion of the medical field for over 20 years. In addition to her work in BiH, she has made a significant impact as a visiting professor at foreign universities, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience with students and colleagues.
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Admir Mašić, a chemist and scientist originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, has been promoted to the position of full professor at the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States of America. Admir is a member of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Academy of Arts and Sciences - BHAAAS and the International Academy of Sciences and Arts in BiH - IANUBIH, and he is the winner of this year's WITec Paper award.
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The president of BHAAAS, Eldina Nizamić, MD was a guest on N1 in Newsnight and spoke about the significance and activities of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and about the upcoming 15th Days of BHAAAS, which will be held from June 20 to 23 in Sarajevo. More details at the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sw-biVdvGI&ab_channel=N1BiH
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