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Students from some high schools in the Ashanti region attended a camp on Science, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Kumasi.
They were introduced to the study of scientific courses at tertiary level by introducing microscopic techniques and basic bacterial culture practices, among other activities.
The STEM camp was organized by Women in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in Ghana (WiSTEM.GH) in collaboration with Gh Scientific and the Ghana Neuroscience Society.
Mentorship sessions led by speakers from events dominated by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
The experts presented participants with career opportunities in STEM and guided them in the selection of study programs at the university.
Dr. Yaa Asantewaa Osei, member of WiSTEM, urged students to explore aspects of science other than medicine and pharmacy.
She explained that this could lead to accelerated socio-economic growth that the country aspires.
"They think science is about medicine and pharmacy. The unexplored territories are those where knowledge is built and where opportunities abound. It's the best place to explore if you want to make an impact on society, "she said.
Gh Scientific, a STEM NGO, is organizing the Neurogirl camp for high schools in the country.
Thomas Tagoe, Chief Operating Officer, Gh Scientific, said the initiative was intended to encourage girls to consider using neuroscience for study purposes.
This began in early January 2019 in Cape Coast and is expected to end in Accra.
"These girls can be neurosurgeons, scientists, the options are unlimited but often they do not know what these options are, so we decided to collaborate with WiSTEM to have a common impact on girls," he said. declared.
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