By Simon Asare
Accra, Sept. 17, GNA – STEMAIDE, a Ghanaian education technology company focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, has launched four new learning kits aimed at equipping students with practical skills in coding, artificial intelligence, robotics, aviation and engineering.
The products, unveiled at a launch event in Accra, forms part of the company’s efforts to transform young learners from technology consumers into innovators capable of developing solutions to societal challenges.
Speaking at the event, Mr Prince Boateng Asare, Chief Executive Officer of STEMAIDE, said the new products were designed to complement classroom theory with hands-on learning experiences.
“The goal is to equip young learners so that they develop greater interest in STEM at higher levels and come up with technologies that can help solve societal problems,” he said.
According to Mr. Asare, many African students possess the talent and ambition needed to excel in science and technology but often lack access to the tools and resources required to develop those abilities.
“The challenge is not that young African learners lack ambition. It is about providing them with the tools that will enable them to thrive,” he said.
The company introduced the Coder Pro Kit, targeted at senior high schools, to provide practical training in computer science and coding.
It also launched the Pilot Kit, designed for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions studying aerospace and aviation engineering.
The kit aims to help learners understand key aviation concepts such as lift and thrust through practical demonstrations.
The Aider Kit, targeted at university students, is intended to support the integration of artificial intelligence into academic work and innovation projects.
For younger learners, STEMAIDE introduced the Rover Kit, which focuses on the engineering principles behind movement and robotics, allowing students at the basic school level to engage in hands-on experimentation.
Mr Asare said the products were developed to create curiosity, build technical capacity and open future career opportunities in STEM-related fields.
He added that the company’s broader vision was to empower African children with skills in coding, artificial intelligence and robotics, helping to prepare them for the demands of the digital economy.
Delivering the keynote address, Madam Priscilla Hope, Project Manager at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, stressed the need to build human capacity alongside technological advancement.
She said Africa’s youthful population, one of the fastest growing in the world, was increasingly consuming digital content but not necessarily producing technologies that address local challenges or strengthen economies.
Madam Hope called for deliberate efforts to shift young people from being technology consumers to creators by ensuring they have access to the right tools and learning resources from an early age.
Founded in 2022, STEMAIDE aims to bridge gaps in STEM education across Africa by addressing challenges related to access to quality learning resources, infrastructure and trained educators.
The company develops culturally relevant and innovative learning solutions designed to equip young people with 21st-century skills and empower the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators and entrepreneurs.
According to STEMAIDE, more than 25,000 learners across seven African countries have used its educational kits and programmes since its inception.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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