Cameroonian Fulbright scholar departs for the US

Recently, the U.S. Embassy welcomed Dr. Daniel Tieudjo prior to his visit to the United States under the Fulbright Program, sponsored by the American people through the U.S. Department of State.

He was met by Public Affairs Officer Roberto Quiroz II and Cultural Affairs Assistant Gerald Chilla, who congratulated him for his achievements and selection to the program.

Mr. Quiroz presented Dr. Tieudjo with a copy of President Barack Obama’s book “Dreams from my Father” and noted: “As Ambassador Michael Hoza has said, the Fulbright program offers a unique opportunity for participants to expand their network of professional contacts with scholars from throughout the world. It will also enable you to represent Cameroon among the American people, and to further promote the ties of friendship, cooperation, and understanding between the United States of America and Cameroon. We look forward to seeing you upon your return and offer our best wishes.”

Dr. Tieudjo thanked the American people for sponsoring the Fulbright Program, adding: “I am committed to pursue academic goals to further contribute to Cameroon’s education sector in partnership with my fellow Cameroonian colleagues. I look forward to strengthening our network with professionals from the United States and other nations because by sharing ideas and knowledge we can strengthen our objectives to expand educational opportunities for Cameroonian youth. I am especially thankful to Saint Francis University for hosting my participation in the program.”

Dr. Tieudjo is an associate professor of Mathematics at the University of Ngaoundere in Cameroon. Under the Fulbright Program, he will spend nine months conducting research on some applications of Algebra and Geometry in Cryptography at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

The Fulbright Program was established in 1946 and provides participants - chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential - with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international challenges. Each year, seven to ten Cameroonians receive grants to earn graduate and doctoral degrees, and to conduct research or teach in American institutions.