Diola Bagayoko

Bagayoko grew up in Mali, West Africa. In 1973, Bagayoko earned degrees in chemistry and physics from Ecole Normale Superieure in Barnako, Mali. He then earned a master's degree in solid state physics from Lehigh University. == Career ==

In 1990, Bagayoko started the Timbuktu Academy in Baton Rouge. Bagayoko published on mentoring topics over 50 times, and he has published on various condensed matter theories over 80 times. Outside of academia, Bagayoko has consulted for organizations such as the Southern Regional Education Board and the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. == Awards ==

In 1996, Bagayoko was given one of the first Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. == References ==