The sixth Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Boot Camp for students by Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has kicked off.
It is attended by 200 learners from grade 4 to Form 4 and will run for five days from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th December 2024.
CEMASTEA CEO Jacinta Akasta who opened the boot camp said it will offer activities in robots, mobile app development, coding, 3D design and hands-on math and science projects.
The activities aim to inspire young learners to pursue STEM pathways and equip them with the foundational skills required in the digital and innovation-driven job market.
She said CEMASTEA goal is to not just impart knowledge but to inspire curiosity and prepare learners to excel in the rapidly changing world.
The CEO noted that understanding robots, creative coding and mobile applications development, 3D graphic design, Mathematics and science innovations is not just a privilege but a necessity in shaping the future workforce and creating new opportunities.
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“Designing mobile apps, programming robots or solving world problems with CEMASTEA these skills will open doors to countless opportunities in the tech driven world of tomorrow,” she said.
The camp is not only about learning technical skills but also about fostering creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration.
CEMASTEA STEM programme coordinator Makoba Kizito said the camp had also students from colleges and universities.
Deputy STEM coordinator Martin Mungai said the 6th boot camp has introduced learning about space exploration.
He said in every boot camp they bring something new to help the learners develop more interest in space world.
CEMASTEA hold such boot camps every holiday.
By Obegi Malack
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