Dr Edith Kwobah - Ghanaian Scientist Making Waves in STEM Education

Ghanaian scientist Dr Edith Kwobah is making waves in STEM education. Her work is focused on promoting STEM education in Africa and she has been recognized for her efforts with several awards, including the prestigious UNESCO Science Prize for Women in Africa.
Dr Kwobah's passion for STEM education stems from her own experiences as a young girl growing up in Ghana. She was always fascinated by science and math, but she noticed that many of her peers were not as engaged in these subjects. This inspired her to find ways to make STEM education more accessible and engaging for all students.
In 2012, Dr Kwobah founded the non-profit organization STEM Africa. STEM Africa's mission is to promote STEM education in Africa and to encourage more African students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through STEM Africa, Dr Kwobah has developed a number of innovative programs and initiatives that are helping to make STEM education more accessible and engaging for students in Africa.
One of STEM Africa's most successful programs is the Science, Math, and Innovation Clubs (SMICs). SMICs are after-school clubs that provide students with hands-on experience with STEM activities. The clubs are designed to be fun and engaging, and they help students to develop their STEM skills and knowledge.
SMICs have been established in over 500 schools in Ghana and they have reached over 50,000 students. The clubs have been shown to be effective in improving students' STEM skills and knowledge, and they have also been shown to increase students' interest in pursuing careers in STEM.
In addition to her work with STEM Africa, Dr Kwobah is also a professor at the University of Ghana. She teaches courses in science education and she is involved in research on how to improve STEM education in Africa. Dr Kwobah is a passionate advocate for STEM education and she believes that it is essential for Africa's development.
"STEM education is the key to unlocking Africa's potential," says Dr Kwobah. "By giving African students the opportunity to learn about STEM subjects, we are giving them the tools they need to succeed in the 21st century."
Dr Kwobah's work is making a real difference in the lives of African students. She is helping to create a brighter future for Africa by promoting STEM education and inspiring more African students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.