Girl Powered
Creating 21st century innovators
- Date
- 26-Oct-2024 Add to Calendar
- Event Code
- RE-WORKSHOP-24-7019
- Program
- Workshops & Camps
- Event Type
- Workshop
- Event Format
- In-Person
- Capacity
- 150
- Spots Open
- 150
- Event Region
- Ghana
- Max Registrations per Organization
- 3
- Standard Registration Opens
- 25-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Registration Deadline
- 26-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Payment Deadline
- 26-Oct-2024 12:00 EDT
- Price
- FREE
- It is past the registration deadline.
General Info
Bountiful STEM educational foundation, Bountiful Technologies Company Limited has partnered with the REC Foundation to organize this workshop for girls in deprived communities in honor of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 21st, 2024. The event will be held on the 26th of October 2024. This workshop will help these girls to identify the unique talent they have when it comes to STEM education.
Age / Grade Level:
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Adults
Event Dates & Locations
Date: 26-Oct-2024
Venue/Location:15 Greenhill Street
Taifa, GH
Ghana
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Agenda for Girl Powered STEM Workshop
Duration: 8 Hours
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome
- Participants check in and receive materials.
- Opening remarks from organizers and introduction to the day's agenda.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Keynote Speech
- Topic: "Breaking Barriers: Women in STEM"
- Speaker: A prominent female STEM role model sharing her journey and insights.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Networking Break
- Opportunity for participants to mingle, share experiences, and connect with mentors.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Hands-On Workshops (Session 1)
- Robotics Basics: Introduction to robotics through hands-on activities.
- Coding for Beginners: Learn the fundamentals of coding using fun projects.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
- Healthy lunch provided, with informal discussions encouraged.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Hands-On Workshops (Session 2)
- Engineering Challenges: Team-based problem-solving activities.
- Creative Tech: Explore how technology can be used in art and design.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Mentorship Session
- Small group discussions with female mentors from various STEM fields, providing guidance and advice.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Career Exploration Panel
- Topic: "Diverse Paths in STEM"
- Panelists discuss various career options in STEM and answer questions from participants.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Interactive STEM Activity
- Participants engage in a fun, collaborative project that incorporates skills learned throughout the day.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Closing Remarks and Reflection
- Summary of the day's activities, feedback collection, and encouragement to continue pursuing STEM interests.
Volunteer
We would use women in engineering from the University of Ghana Legon.
Emergency/Bad Weather Policy
We will provide the necessary emergency protocol for the event. If there is bad weather we will make sure to cancel the event.
Refund and Payment Policies
If the Event Partner cancels the event: There will be no refund because this event is free.
If a Coach/Mentor completes registration for the event then chooses to withdraw or not attend: