Kwara STEMFestAbout STEMFest
In recent years, the concept of STEM has gained popularity in the world of education. According to the National Science Foundation, “To succeed in this new highly information-based and technology-driven society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM to levels much beyond what was considered acceptable in the past.”
Science is everywhere in the world around us. Technology is continuously expanding into every aspect of our lives. Engineering is the basic design of roads and bridges, but also tackles the challenges of changing global weather and environmentally-friendly changes to our homes. Mathematics is in every occupation, every activity we do in our lives.
By exposing students to STEM and giving them opportunities to explore STEM-related concepts, they will develop a passion for it and hopefully pursue a job in a STEM field. We want to create opportunities to see how STEM concepts relate to life in order to hopefully spark a passion for a future career in a STEM field.
The Kwara STEM Fun Festival is, therefore, an opportunity for children to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with the hope of inspiring them to have creative confidence, critical thinking ability and collaboration skills which the 21st-century economy requires. Indeed, children need to acquire 21st-century learning opportunities and skills that will adequately prepare them for the increasingly competitive world we live in.
With the theme ‘Innovate Green: STEM Paths to a Sustainable World’, the Fest aims to inspire children’s love for STEM and enlighten teachers and parents about opportunities in STEM and environment world.
The STEM Funfest will bring together more than 40 exhibitors and organisations who are developing products and creating activities around STEM to showcase their products and inspire children. No fewer than 1000 school students, 150 teachers and 200 parents/guardians will attend the one-day event, where they will have the opportunity to participate in FREE hands-on activities and learn about the possibilities and opportunities in STEM. The school students will have the chance to meet and interact with STEM heroes, and be inspired to want to follow their footsteps and/or forge their own path. The STEM Funfest is open to students across primary and secondary schools in Kwara State and will hold in October 17, 2024. Participating students and schools will also have the opportunity to display their winning projects in Science and Technology. The event promises to be an explosion of creativity and innovation.
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Our Team
Bakare Opeyemi
Founder and Executive Director
Bakare Wale
Director of Partnerships and Sustainability
Ayodeji Ayankola
Curriculum Developer and Technical Mentor