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Nanisto News Blog of Thursday, 6 February 2025
Source: Manteaw Amos
The Yamoransa Model Labs Program, funded by the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF) and managed by IMPLEMENTERS (IMP), is excited to announce the fourth edition of the Annual Impact Roundtable Discussion (AIRTAD) and Robotics Competition, taking place from the 22nd to 26th February 2025. Theme: “The Yamoransa Model Impact Year: Scaling the Successes of Bridging Educational Gaps with Technology.”
For the past ten years, the YM Labs Program has pioneered Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and STEAM education to underserved communities across Ghana and beyond. The program has empowered primary, junior, and secondary school students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in today’s digital world.
AIRTAD serves as a platform to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the YM Labs Program while fostering critical discussions on the future of STEAM education in Ghana. This year’s event is in two parts: The preliminary competitions will take place on 22nd and 24th February 2025 at the Academic City Campus.
The Main Event will be held on 25th and 26th February 2025 at the Cedi Conference Center, University of Ghana, Legon. The event is scheduled as follows: EVENT SCHEDULE February 22 – Preliminary competitions begin among participating schools.
February 24 – Day 2 of preliminary competitions.
February 25 – Roundtable discussions on YM Labs as a blueprint for sustainability, exhibitions showcasing projects by students from YM Labs, and networking mixer bringing together policymakers, and industry leaders.
February 26 – Finals of the Robotics Competition featuring students from YM Labs, guest Lecture on ethical considerations for AI in the classroom, lightning talks, and an awards ceremony recognising the most innovative student projects from YM Labs.
To register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/airtad2025registration. Join us as we shape the future of STEAM education in Ghana.