I've always told my PhD students that a PhD is a marathon and not a sprint. Now that Sabastian Sawe has run the London Marathon in under 2 hours, I'll need to think of something else to tell them.
@haidongly@Sterling_Vault@AlbertEinstein I had a mission that defined my life. At age 83, I am primarily (and deeply) distressed and depressed by the relationships that I failed to invest in.
This guy is one of Kenya's best brains - and very few know about him.
Introducing John Tingoi - the Chuka University prodigy putting Kenya on the global map!
John Tingoi has been busy solving complex equations that most of us can’t even pronounce.
And guess what?
He just beat 9,000 contestants in Kenya (and nearly 80,000 worldwide) to make it to the Global Finals of the International Quant Championship (IQC) 2025.
Now he’s off to Singapore, from Sept 29 - 30, where he’ll stand on a world stage as one of the top 12 brains alive in this field.
Wait a minute.
What’s this Quant thing that’s taking John across the globe?
Quant is the short for Quantitative Finance/Research.
This is the wizardry of turning massive amounts of numbers into decisions that move billions.
Quants use maths, coding and statistics to:
- Predict how financial markets will behave.
- Build models that guide banks and hedge funds.
- Manage risk before investments go wrong.
- Power algorithms that even AI and trading bots use.
Basically, they’re the “behind-the-scenes geniuses” who make the money world tick.
And now, thanks to John, Kenya has a seat at that powerful table.
His win is not just personal - it’s proof that Chuka University and Kenya at large can produce talent to rival the best in the world.
Big up to you, John Tingoi.
From the slopes of Mt. Kenya to the high-tech arenas of Singapore, the flag is flying high because of you.
We wish you all the very best.
Arguing and struggling to bring a person living with advancing #dementia into your reality only deepens frustration for everyone. Daunting as it is, try to validate their feelings and find a path away from the pain.
#Alzheimers#caregiving#mentalhealth#mindfulness#quote
#YoungCarersActionDay 2025 – Save the Date: Wed 12th March! 📅
This year's theme is “Give Me a Break”. Young carers urgently need time for themselves.
They also need education professionals and employers to support them, give them a break and create better life opportunities.