Algerian American Association for Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

Some highlights from the VRinVET Information Day at the University of Oum El Bouaghi — Erasmus Days 2026! 🥽🇩🇿

A powerful day of knowledge, innovation, and immersive technology. 💡

10/18/2026

🥽 AAASTE was at the VRinVET Information Day — Erasmus Days 2026!

On October 17, 2026, our President Prof. Lakhdar Boukerrou presented at the VRinVET Information Day at the University of Oum El Bouaghi — Aïn M'lila. 🇩🇿

🎯 "Learn It. Live It. Master It. — Virtual Reality in Algerian Vocational Education"

The day brought together international speakers, live Q&A sessions, and even a VR Headset Trial Exhibition! 🙌

Virtual Reality is no longer the future of education — it's the present. And Algeria is in the room. 💡

10/03/2026

The 14 challenges for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge are officially LIVE! 🌌✨

Want to solve real-world problems using actual NASA open data? This is your chance! Whether you are a developer, designer, storyteller, or student—there is a challenge for you.

👥 How to join:
1️⃣ Explore the 14 new challenges.
2️⃣ Form or join a team today.
3️⃣ Get ready to innovate for Earth and space!

👉 Check out the challenges and sign up now: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2026/challenges/

Tag your friends below to build your dream team! 🚀👇

09/13/2026

🚀 Algerian-Americans — This One's for You!

Are you a U.S. citizen of Algerian heritage? NASA is calling!

NASA offers two internship programs:
🔬 OSTEM — Paid, hands-on internships (STEM & non-STEM!)
🏠 Pathways — Your direct pipeline to a full-time NASA career

⏰ Spring 2027 deadline: September 14, 2026 — Apply NOW!

Represent your roots. Reach for the stars. 🇩🇿⭐

🔗 https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/

NASA’s internship programs provide training, mentoring, and career development opportunities while working with the best science, engineering, financial, information technology and business minds in the world.

09/13/2026

On September 10, 2026, AAASTE's President Prof. Lakhdar Boukerrou participated in the VRinVET International Online Seminar, organized under Erasmus+ CBVET by the University of Oum El Bouaghi 🇩🇿 & Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University 🇹🇷 — focused on Virtual Reality in Algerian Vocational Education. 🥽🎓

He presented: 🎯 "Learn It. Live It. Master It."
Alongside Dr. Yacine Merdjemak, Ph.D. (Governors State University, USA): 🎯 "Enhancing Vocational Education in Algeria through Immersive Technologies"

05/08/2026

💡 Bouira's Students Are Building the Future — and AAASTE Is Here for It!

On May 6, 2026, our President Prof. Boukerrou Lakhdar visited the University of Bouira, hosted by the Incubator Director, for an inspiring meeting with students and faculty.

He discovered exciting student start-up projects and held in-depth discussions on collaboration between AAASTE and the university alongside Prof. Lotfi Mouni. 🤝

Bouira's entrepreneurial energy is real — and AAASTE is ready to amplify it! 🚀🇩🇿

05/07/2026

🎊 Happy 60th Anniversary, INRAA!

On May 6, 2026, AAASTE's President Prof. Boukerrou Lakhdar attended the INRAA Open House celebrating 60 years of agricultural research in Algeria. 🌾

A proud moment to honor six decades of science, dedication, and contribution to Algeria's agricultural future — and a wonderful occasion to reconnect with former IDGC colleagues. 🤝

Congratulations to the entire INRAA community! 🇩🇿✨

05/07/2026

🏛️ AAASTE Visits Khemis Miliana!

From May 3 to 5, 2026, our President Prof. Boukerrou Lakhdar kicked off a packed 3-day visit at the University of Khemis Miliana — starting with a meeting with the Rector and the university's full leadership team. 🤝

This is how real partnerships are built — face to face, vision to vision.

Stay tuned for more highlights from this incredible visit! 👀

05/06/2026

AAASTE, always there when it matters🤝