The MTN Ghana Foundation has taken a significant step in advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education with the handing over of a modern integrated STEM laboratory at Wiamoase in the Ashanti Region.
The ultra-modern integrated STEM Lab is the first of its kind by MTN Foundation in the region.
The facility is part of MTN Ghana Foundation’s commitment to empower young people through education and innovation. The integrated STEM Lab will provide students and teachers with hands-on experience in robotics, programming, electronics and other STEM related programs.
The MTN Ghana Foundation supported the project with GHS 746,425.00 to furnish the Integrated STEM Lab with the following equipment:
- 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”.
On his part, the Chief of Wiamoase, Nana Boakye Yiadom, expressed his appreciation to the MTN Ghana Foundation for the initiative and urged the students to embrace digital literacy and make good use of the facility to learn digital skills.
Since the inception of the MTN Ghana Foundation in 2007, the Foundation has implemented over 178 major projects in areas of health, education and economic empowerment. These projects are estimated to have impacted over 5 million people.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
