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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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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.

Open Lecture by Nermin Osmanović "Advanced Technologies for Hardware and Lithium-Ion Batteries: Safety, Automation and Innovation"

As part of the USAID "Diaspora Invest" project, we continue to carry out mentoring support activities for companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our goal is to connect experts from the diaspora with domestic companies, provide free mentorship, trainings and offer expertise in order to improve products and services.

View the presentation "Future Building Design: Innovation for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency"

Online meetup "Future building design: Innovations for sustainability and energy efficiency" was held on October 17, 2024, organized by BHAAAS, as part of our collaboration with Rolify (Mozaik foudation): In this interesting lecture, dr. Ajla Akšamija, BHAAAS member, professor at the University of Utah, shared with colleagues and students from Bosnia and Herzegovina her research and examples from practice related to sustainable design in architecture and construction.

Call for Applications: Mentorship Program for Start-ups and MSMEs

In November and December 2024, we organize lectures and talks with entrepreneurs across the country, where BHAAAS experts from diaspora work with companies in different sectors to improve work processes, develop innovative ideas and use new technologies in business. This is part of the USAID project Diaspora Invest 2. If you recognize that your company could benefit from mentoring and cooperation in this program, apply!

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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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Lecture - Dr. Ognjen Gajić - CERTAIN

As a continuation of activities in the field of medicine, on February 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., a previously recorded lecture by Dr. Ognjena Gajića under the name: CERTAIN: a structured approach to critically ill and injured patients

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Alarming due to measles in BiH

Parents avoid vaccination; 29 children hospitalized in Tuzla and Živinice A measles epidemic has been declared in several regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as in the region. BHAAAS member Aida Ramić Čatak spoke about the current situation for N1.

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