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2023 Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge Underway
After a successful execution of the 2022 edition of the Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge, preparations are underway to kick

Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize Organizes a Grand Exhibition and Awards Ceremony for Junior High Schools in Accra – January 2023
Education across the globe is going through a major transformation from the rote learning system to the practical and inclusive education. This is

Changing Misfortunes and Protecting Lives through STEM
The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are today’s cornerstones of global innovation and development and have produced many brilliant ideas

End of Year 2022 message from the GSTEP Team
The Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge program has undoubtedly seen the achievement of significant outcomes in the year 2022. The

Review of GSTEP Activities for the Year 2022
The Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge was launched this year to commence activities focused on providing relevant skills in Science,

GSTEP Challenge Judging Event Held for Ashanti Region Finalist Teams
Witnessing the fierceness, passion, and collaborative efforts of the various GSTEP finalist teams from the Ashanti region, during the judging event of the

GSTEP Challenge Judging Event Held for Greater Accra Finalist Teams
After seven (7) weeks of intensive research work, brainstorming, analyzing, and finalizing the building of prototypes, the finalist teams in the Greater Accra

GSTEP Finalist Teams in the Ashanti Region Embark on Industry Visits
As part of the Ghana science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge which is currently ongoing for the 50 selected finalist teams in

Greater Accra Finalists of the GSTEP Challenge Participate in an Industrial Visit
As part of activities lined up for the Finalist Support Stage of the GSTEP Challenge, finalists of the Challenge in Greater Accra participated

Creating Career Pathways in STEM through Mentorship
As career opportunities in STEM continue to grow, it is important that Ghanaian youth are given the necessary tools and opportunities to compete

GSTEP Youth Ambassador Program for Year 3 Launched
The GSTEP Youth Ambassador Program is an initiative under the Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge that offers Ghanaian youth an

Leading Youth Voices in STEM Participation & Changing Stereotypes
Efforts in improving STEM participation has been largely driven by stimulating interest in STEM and its applications. However, it has been shown that

Leveraging STEM Programming to Strengthen Youth Capacities
Rapidly identifying and building the competencies of young adults is essential in supporting them to focus on productive areas of interest and identifying

Increasing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for the Youth through STEM
Over the years, concerns have been raised about unemployment in Ghana and many organizations and institutions have and are putting in efforts to

Ashanti Region Finalist Induction Held
25 finalist teams selected for the Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge were inducted into the program on the 27th of

Greater Accra Finalist Teams of the GSTEP Challenge Inducted
The Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) has inducted 25 finalist teams from the Greater Accra Region into the challenge. This event

GSTEP Finalist Induction Event – September, 2022
The Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge is proceeding into its next phase with induction events for 50 selected finalists of

The Induction Stage of GSTEP – What to Expect
The Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize Challenge (GSTEP) has successfully completed the application stage. During this phase, entries were submitted from schools

Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Challenge launched by DreamOval Foundation, partners
The Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge was officially launched on Tuesday, 14th June 2022 in Greater Accra at a colourful

DreamOval Foundation Set to Launch the Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge
The Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge, a STEM, entrepreneurship, and practical learning initiative, is launching on 14th June 2022.

How Valuable is STEM Education in the World Today?
In today’s world, we are faced with the reality of STEM education taking precedence in the majority of the educational system in the

Fondation Botnar Visits DreamOval Foundation ahead of GSTEP Challenge Launch
With the Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge approaching, DreamOval Foundation is putting in place plans to make the challenge a

DreamOval Foundation signs MOU with Ministry of Education
The DreamOval Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education on the 27th of April, 2022. The signing of the

GSTEP Youth Ambassadors Graduate from Youth Steering Group Program
Foundervine, one of the partners of the Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP), has taken a group of twenty (20) young individuals

GSTEP’s Heads and Leads Roundtable
As part of the lined up activities scheduled for the first quarter of 2022, DreamOval Foundation and the other partners of GSTEP had

Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize: How to achieve positive systemic change
Naomi, a GSTEP programme manager, shares her reflections on how long-term positive systemic change can be achieved, based on her experiences working on the GSTEP programme.