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Space Systems Research Institute (SSSRI) is about to train 1,000 girls in elementary and secondary schools across the country in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The Private Research Institute, in commemoration of the International Organization of Women and Girls of the United Nations for 2019, wants using STEM to generate new interests, create concrete connections and combat the stereotypes and obstacles faced by girls and women in Ghana.
"STEM training must be a priority for all women to stimulate critical thinking skills, foster collaboration and prioritize problem-based learning, the driving force behind innovation, the engine of economic success » SSSRI in a press release.
The training entitled "Getting 1000 Girls in STEM Education" is expected to cost about $ 200,000.
In support of the UN theme "Investing in Science for Women and Girls for Green and Inclusive Growth", the SSSRI The 2019 program is designed to inspire the creativity and curiosity of women through hands-on practical activities that demonstrate and integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
"Our goal is that, through demonstrations, conversations and hands-on practical experiences presented by women in STEM education, girls become empowered, build self-confidence and develop a deeper understanding. that everything is possible in life and in the world, "The statement read.
Lily the statement below:
Ghana has persistent inequities in access, participation and achievement in science, technology, gender equality and geography, as well as among students with disabilities.
According to UNESCO data (2014 – 2016), less than 30 Researchers around the world are women and only about 30% of students choose STEM-related fields in higher education.
At the global level, the enrollment rate of girls is particularly low in the fields of ICT (3%), natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (5%), as well as the fields of engineering, manufacturing and technology. of construction (8%).).
Persistent gender stereotypes and prejudices frighten women and girls fields related to science. In order to guarantee women and girls unhindered access and participation in science science, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution declaring February 11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
In recognition of the broadening of skills and shortcomings in STEM, the Space Science Systems Research Institute (SSSRI) has launched several efforts to motivate companies to meet the demands of a technology-driven economy, to ensure national security and to maintain a prominence in scientific research and technological innovation. In 2015 and 2016 SSSRI launched the program to improve STEM education in the country.
In the last two Over the past decades, Ghana has invested heavily in improving access to STEM education and improving its quality as part of achieving one of its country's sustainable development goals of increasing number of science students in technical institutions in the country of at least 60%..
We wish to congratulate the Government and the President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, on his educational reform projects to devote at least one percent (1%) of GDP to promote research and development spending on STEM education in the country. This shows that STEM education has been recognized as a key factor of opportunity to provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills and dispositions necessary to make changes in our society.
Science and gender equality are essential elements for the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the last 15 years, the global community has has worked hard to inspire and engage women and girls in science. Yet women and girls continue to be excluded from participation in science.
SSSRI, as part of the vision to support the government's efforts and better prepare our students for rapid socio-economic, scientific and technological developments, recommends facilitating the ongoing renewal of the school curriculum, which is essential for their ongoing learning and development. integral.
In addition to cultivating student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and developing a strong knowledge base among them, SSSRI aims to strengthen students' ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills in different STEM disciplines, to develop their creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills, as well as to encourage their spirit of innovation and their entrepreneurial spirit in the 21st century.
Through the promotion of STEM education in schools, we aim to create a multi-talented talent pool with different skills and levels to enhance the competitiveness of Ghanaian students through:
Explore science, technology, engineering and math through hands-on activities
Meeting and discussion with female professionals in STEM + careers
Participate in fun STEM demonstrations with local businesses, schools, and organizations that display interactive booths.
We have promoted STEM education in schools in a comprehensive and coherent way, with strategies that include renewal of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curricula and enrichment of the curriculum. learning activities for students, provision of learning resources and students and teachers, strengthening partnerships with community stakeholders and maintaining professional communities, as well as conducting reviews and disseminating good practice.
We are convinced that with a consensus among the various stakeholders (aid agencies, financial institutions, philanthropies, alliances for women entrepreneurs and women with expertise in a wide range of disciplines) and concerted efforts schools and partners, the recommended action plan for SSSRI would lead us to a new phase of quality education that could unleash the potential of all students and give them the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to live and thrive in the contemporary world of evolving science and technology. .
Sign,
KOW NKETSIA-RICHARDSON
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, SSSRI
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