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Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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.

 

The Mission of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) is to develop and advance the arts and sciences among the Bosnian-Herzegovinian diaspora and in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

 

The Vision of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) is to become a leading network for professional and academic advancement of future generations of Bosnian-Herzegovinian-Americans, Bosnian-Herzegovinians and friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina throughout the world.

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Days of BHAAAS

For fifteen years, the Days of BHAAAS have been a substantial, high-quality, and successful conference.

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USAID Diaspora Invest 2

BHAAAS experts provide structured mentorship for local companies

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Student mentorship program

In 2023 BHAAAS proudly launched its mentorship program for medical students in BiH.

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Online lectures with Rolify

Rolify and BHAAAS announce a new free online meetup "Future building design: Innovations for sustainability and energy efficiency" October 17 from 5 to 6 PM CET

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History of BHAAAS

Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 3, 2007.

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BHAAAS in Banja Luka organizes an event oniInnovations in Architecture with professor Ajla Akšamija

As part of the mentoring program of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), a lecture by Dr. Ajla Akšamija, a renowned expert in the fields of architecture, sustainable design, and construction technologies, will be held. The lecture, titled "Innovations in Architecture: Design, Methods, and Technologies for Innovative Practices," will take place on December 9, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the main auditorium of the Faculty of Architecture in Banja Luka. This event is part of the USAID project Diaspora Invest.

Namik Hrle, one of the speakers at the 4th Future Leaders Summit in Sarajevo

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.

Call for session chairs and Call for papers - Technical and Natural Sciences Symposia

The 16th Days of BHAAAS, scheduled to take place from June 19th to 22nd, 2025 in Sarajevo, will again include the International Symposium on Innovative and Interdisciplinary Applications of Advanced Technologies (IAT 2025). We encourage you to reach out to us through the official BHAAAS Technical and Natural Sciences section email at [email protected] for any of the following: • Submission of a research paper • Volunteering to chair a topical session • Proposal for organizing a special session, workshop, plenary discussion, etc. • Expression of interest to act as a reviewer in the publishing process

16th Days of BHAAAS Medical Symposia timeline

Please see the important dates for medical symposia - call for abstracts, deadlines, reviewer reports etc.

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Namik Hrle, one of the speakers at the 4th Future Leaders Summit in Sarajevo

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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BHAAAS Member Dr. Tijana Tufek Memišević at the World Urban Forum in Cairo

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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Research by Prof. Ismar Volić in the documentary "Counted Out" with the slogan "Math is Power"

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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Exceptional contribution to neuroradiology: BHAAAS member dr. Zulejha Merhemić Honored as a fellow of the European society of neuroradiology

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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Eldina Nizamić, MD spoke about the 15th Days of BHAAAS for N1 Newsnight

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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BHAAAS Sustainable Development Program presented as part of the New European Bauhaus Festival

As part of the New European Bauhaus Festival held in Brussels from April 9 to 13, the BHAAAS (Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences) Sustainable Development Program was presented as a side event in Sarajevo called "VUČKO THE ARCHITECT": Return to the Sarajevo Olympic the spirit".

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Opportunity for future professionals: BHAAAS Summer Internship for Biology Students

BHAAAS (Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences) invites all undergraduate biology students in Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the summer internship program.

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American expert in psychiatry Amer Smajkić MD, explained the key aspects of ADHD

Amer Smajkić MD, child psychiatrist, member and former president of BHAAAS, held a lecture on ADHD as part of the cycle of lectures intended for health professionals in BiH organized by BHAAAS as part of the Web Medical Archives platform.

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