With a seed grant from the Addis Ababa University; Ethiopia, Abugida Robotics Technology Center and STEMi makers Africa, trained girls in STEM and graduated the 1st cohort of young girls age 10-16 years old in three different training categories, namely: Mobile App development, 3D modelling, 3D printing and Basic Computer Skills. Phase 1 Training: Basic...
In commemoration of the Children’s Day in Nigeria, STEMi Nigeria partnered with the Barack Obama Young African Leadership Initiative RLC, Alumni Association of Nigeria to conduct a school tour across 16 States. The purpose of the tour was to educate and enlighten students about STEM, its importance, what they stand to gain from STEM and...
STEMi Makers Africa partners with Oracle Academy to implement hands-on computing education bootcamp for tertiary educators in Nigeria. On a mission to empower Educators, learners and strengthen competencies; particularly in Computing Education and foster the development of 21st century skills in Nigeria, STEMi Makers Africa in collaboration with Oracle Academy successfully coordinated a Bootcamp to...
STEM Integration and Development Training for Educators: South East Edition Only a refined education system, properly educated workforce and entrepreneurial class will have the skills and drive to thrive as new technologies change the nature of work, leisure, the environment, andsociety – and to tackle Nigeria’s most pressing challenges.On a mission to strengthen competencies, particularly...
Highlighting Faith February, a Scientist, PhD candidate (University of Cape Town, SA); Advancing Womxn Postgraduate Fellow, Project Kuongoza Mentor. Meet Faith February In 2002, Faith February obtained her Master’s degree in Physics from Stellenbosch University. She is currently studying towards a Ph.D. in Oceanography at the University of Cape Town with the thesis title: Influence...
Screenshot of the Project Kuongoza Web Conference to Commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. Project Kuongoza Web Conference to Commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child It is no doubt that women contribute majorly to the socio-economic development and prosperity of a Nation. In Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA Nations, Girls face multiple...
STEMi Makers Africa launched an Africa By Us, For Us and Of Us Series that aims to shed light on the need to enable engagement of youths, strengthen their capacity and push them to the forefront of global innovation, taking important steps to accelerate social, scientific, and technological change in all of Africa. This event...
One of the objectives of STEMi Makers Africa is to generate a talent base of the next generation of Scientists, Technovators and STEM professionals who will serve as catalysts and global leaders in Africa’s competitiveness and for the economic improvement of all citizens. In October 2019, the STEMi Makers Africa impacted the Gawuna Science and...