Friday, 9 November 5:30 pm Columbia University Northwest Corner Building 501 New York, NY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/348158215922402/ Higher education and research in Palestine face many challenges from the ongoing occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. In fact Palestinian scientists have to work under restrictions on mobility of students and academics, international isolation, raids, and forced closures of Palestinian universities. Despite these challenges, interest in science education and research in Palestine continues to grow rapidly. Over 25% of the population of…