Female students from selected Senior High Schools in Ashanti Region have attended a Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) camp in Kumasi.
They were exposed to the study of science-based courses at the tertiary level by introducing to them microscopic techniques and basic bacterial culturing practices among other activities.
The STEM camp was organised by Women in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics-Ghana (WiSTEM.GH) in collaboration with Gh Scientific and Ghana Neuroscience Society.
Mentoring sessions facilitated by lecturers of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology dominated events.
Experts took participants through career opportunity in STEM and guide for selecting study programmes at the university.
WiSTEM member, Dr. Yaa Asantewaa Osei, urged the students to explore aspects of science beyond medicine and pharmacy.
She explained it can lead to accelerated socio-economic growth the country is yearning for.
“They think science is all about medicine and pharmacy. The unchartered territories are where knowledge is being built and where opportunities abound. It’s the best place to explore if you want to impact society,” she emphasized.
Gh Scientific, a STEM NGO has been organizing the Neurogirl camp for senior high schools in the country.
Chief Operating Officer, Gh Scientific, Dr. Thomas Tagoe, stated the initiative is aimed at encouraging girls to consider neuroscience for study.
It started early January 2019 at Cape Coast and is expected to end in Accra.
“These girls can be neurosurgeons, scientists, the options are limitless but a lot of times they don’t know what these options are so when we decided to work together with WiSTEM to impact the girls together,” he said.
Latest Stories
-
Two jailed 30 years each for robbery and causing harm in Klo-Agogo
33 mins -
UEW VC tells D-G of GTEC to withdraw letter supposedly authorised by Education Minister
2 hours -
GAUA disturbed about UEW confusion; calls on G-TEC, Education Ministry to act
2 hours -
‘I will never do that, I did not come to this country to do that’ – Education Minister denies misapplying $1.2 million
3 hours -
Privileges Committee fails to meet Henry Quartey
3 hours -
We need a robust asset declaration regime – CHRAJ Commissioner
3 hours -
I will come back and take my position – Adwoa Safo
4 hours -
2023 CHANQ: Evans Osei Wusu named in Black Stars B squad
4 hours -
Adwoa Safo’s heartwarming message to her constituents after her long absence
4 hours -
It’s not true I asked to be reappointed as Deputy Majority leader – Adwoa Safo
5 hours -
Gyakie recounts worst moment in her career
5 hours -
Sensitisation workshop for MMDCEs on YOUSTART held
5 hours -
I forgive all my colleagues for what they say about me – Adwoa Safo
5 hours -
Special Prosecutor commences investigations into aspects of Sir John’s will
6 hours -
Silence is golden – Adwoa Safo tells critics
7 hours