The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology at The University of the West Indies, Mona, under the leadership of Head of Department Dr. Donna Minott-Kates with support for Dr. Ian Thompson, has officially joined the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) as an Associate Member in the category of Professional Services. This new affiliation marks a strategic move to deepen the Department’s engagement with Jamaica’s manufacturing and export sectors through education, research, and innovation.

 As an Associate Member under the training and educational services category, the Department is poised to benefit from several key opportunities, including:

• Networking with Industry Leaders: Building valuable connections with stakeholders in the manufacturing and export industries, including potential clients and partners, Access to JMEA’s
• Membership Base: Partnering with and learning from over 500 JMEA member companies across a broad range of sectors
• Increased Exposure: Promoting the Department’s services, expertise, and capabilities through JMEA’s communication platforms, reaching a wide audience of industry professionals.
  

Participation in Expo Jamaica 2025

As part of its new membership, the Department of Chemistry will participate in Expo Jamaica 2025, hosted by the JMEA from April 4–6, 2025. The Department will host guests at its booth, where it will present an overview of its academic programmes and showcase its research and technical services. A highlight of the booth will be the MSc in Food and Agro-Processing Technology (FAPT) programme. The FAPT initiative will feature Innovative research projects, Live technical demonstrations, and information on the Department’s consultancy and analytical services.

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