The MTN Ghana Foundation has made a major contribution to the advancement of STEM education by transferring a state-of-the-art integrated STEM laboratory to Wiamoase in the Ashanti Region. The state-of-the-art integrated STEM Lab is the first of its type in the area, created by the MTN Foundation.
The facility is a part of the MTN Ghana Foundation’s mission to use innovation and education to empower youth. Teachers and students will be able to get practical experience in robotics, electronics, programming, and other STEM-related fields thanks to the integrated STEM Lab.
The MTN Ghana Foundation provided GHS 746,425.00 to finance the project and equip the Integrated STEM Lab with the following tools:
- Lego Education: The latest LEGO education STEM learning solution for pre-school, primary and secondary school students. SPIKE Essential units will engage students in hands-on investigation of STEM concepts using everyday themes.
- REV Robots: This kit has over 1400 parts. The kit provides the most robot design flexibility of any kit on the market, providing teams with a strong foundation to build on.
- Drone Technology
- Virtual Reality Sets
- Scratch, Java and Python Programing
- Science Research
The MTN Ghana Foundation’s support for STEM education and this project reaffirms MTN’s belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Robert Kuzoe, Senior Manager of the MTN Ghana Foundation, reiterated MTN’s commitment to bridging the digital gap in underserved and unserved communities. He said “Our support for STEM education and this project reaffirms our belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life. I am happy to say that this Integrated STEM Lab is more than just a building; it is a gateway to opportunities. It symbolizes hope, progress and a brighter future for the children and youth of Wiamoase and beyond”.
Nana Boakye Yiadom, the Chief of Wiamoase, thanked the MTN Ghana Foundation for the effort and encouraged the pupils to embrace digital literacy and utilize the resources to acquire digital skills.
The MTN Ghana Foundation was established in 2007 and has since carried out more than 178 significant initiatives in the fields of economic empowerment, education, and health. Over 5 million individuals are thought to have been influenced by these projects.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com