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Winners of the 2022 GSTEP Challenge presented with a STEM laboratory for their school

Uaddara Basic School in the Ashanti region has received an ultra-modern STEM laboratory for winning the 2022 GSTEP Challenge. The Genius Six of Uaddara, an all-female team from Uaddara Basic school were the grand prize winners of the 2022 GSTEP Challenge. The team received GHS 4,000 worth of STEM materials for each team member, a […]

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DreamOval Foundation provides STEM materials for schools in Greater Accra through GSTEP programme

The DreamOval Foundation has provided the winners of the 2022 GSTEP Challenge in the Greater Accra region with STEM materials for their schools. Each winning team from the Challenge was awarded an amount of STEM materials to support the STEM needs of their schools. The winning teams included the LPG Detector team from Osu Home […]

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Application Stage of the 2023 GSTEP Challenge Ends

The submission of entries for the 2023 GSTEP Challenge closed on Friday, 28th April 2023. Between January and April this year, schools in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Ashanti regions were actively sought out to submit ideas for the Challenge. Students were encouraged to form teams of between 4 to 6 team members and develop […]

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The Importance of STEM Outreach Programs for Underserved Communities

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are some of the most critical fields that contribute to innovation, economic growth, and societal development. However, despite the significance of these fields, many underserved communities in Ghana lack access to STEM education and opportunities. This lack of access limits the potential of the youth in these communities to […]

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DreamOval Foundation leads Winners of the GSTEP Challenge to Meet the President of Ghana

On Wednesday 19th April 2023, the DreamOval Foundation led the winners of the 2022  Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge to present their award to the President of Ghana, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo.   The visit was to show appreciation to the government for the immense support and efforts by the […]

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The Need to Increase Female Participation in ICT

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an essential aspect of our daily lives, with numerous benefits to citizens and the economy as a whole. However, in Ghana, like in many other African countries, female participation in ICT is significantly lower than that of males. The gender gap in ICT is a significant issue that […]

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Leveraging Technology to Improve Pedagogical Practices in Ghana’s Education Sector

Pedagogy, the science of teaching, is crucial for the success of any education system. It involves the development of effective teaching methods and strategies, as well as the cultivation of an environment conducive to learning. In Ghana, pedagogical practices are essential for improving the quality of education and ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. […]

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The Life & Legacy of Dr. Letitia Obeng – Ghana’s First Female Scientist

Dr. Letitia Obeng was a pioneering Ghanaian scientist who achieved a remarkable career in her field, broke down gender barriers, and made significant contributions to the advancement of science in Ghana and beyond. She was the first female scientist in Ghana, and her contributions to the field of science have had a significant impact on […]

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The Impact of Practical STEM Education in Teaching & Learning

The importance of educating children in STEM cannot be overemphasized, considering the world we live in today. Technology has fast taken over daily activities that were usually done by humans and is putting people with limited skills out of jobs. One thing that remains of relevance is that creators of new technology will never get […]

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IWD 2023: Leveraging STEM to Bridge Gender Inequalities among Young People

Female participation and access to teaching and learning opportunities for girls especially in developing countries is of major concern to the development of education. In Ghana, enrollment and school attendance of girls as compared to boys is disproportionately lower due to various socio economic and socio cultural factors. Governments and organizations have developed various initiatives […]

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Capacity Building for the Youth in the Development of Self-Reliant Communities

The development of capacity and skills by communities in Ghana to  become agents of their own development is essential in the journey to self-reliance, progression and sustainability. According to the Hunger Project, self reliant communities demonstrate progress in their ability to continuously set and achieve their own development goals, improve access to safe drinking water […]

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2023 GSTEP Challenge Opens for Applications

The Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge has opened for applications for students in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Ashanti Regions. Applications are open till Friday 28th April 2023. The 2023 Challenge is increasing the number of participants from 50 to 100 finalist teams with the inclusion of the Eastern region to the […]

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2023 edition of the Ghana Science & Tech Explorer (GSTEP) Challenge Launched

The DreamOval Foundation successfully launched the 2023 GSTEP Challenge on Tuesday 14th February 2023. The event brought together teachers, partners and key stakeholders in the education sector. The theme for the 2023 Challenge is Bridging the STEM Gap: Addressing Community Challenges through Innovation. This follows efforts by the DreamOval Foundation through the GSTEP programme to […]

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DreamOval Foundation proceeds with the 2023 edition of the GSTEP Challenge

The impact and outcomes of the  Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge has garnered the respect and admiration of many. The last edition of the program saw 50 finalist teams successfully completing the Challenge after going through a series of workshops, mentorship, coaching and STEM related activities. Each team developed prototypes aimed at […]

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The Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) 2022 Exhibition & Awards Ceremony

The 2022 Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Challenge comes to an end with an Exhibition and Awards ceremony at the Accra International Conference Center on Wednesday 25th January, 2022.The event crowned off the series of activities for the challenge prize that focused on providing Ghanaian youth with relevant skills, knowledge and experiences in […]

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End of year message from the DreamOval Foundation

Ending the year offers an opportunity to assess and review opportunities and challenges and also set goals and expectations for the coming year. 2022 has seen the DreamOval Foundation achieve more in its mandate to increase access to quality education for Ghanaian youth.This year, the Foundation has successfully expanded opportunities for more Ghanaian youth than […]

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DreamOval Foundation Year 2022 in Retrospect

Transforming teaching and learning opportunities by creating platforms that provide tools, skills and knowledge that upgrade learner centeredness and equip students with relevant skills to compete globally is essential. The DreamOval Foundation continues in its mandate to support the provision of quality education to Ghanaian youth through its programming and partnerships. This year, the Foundation […]

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Finalist Teams of the GSTEP Challenge Pitch Ideas to a Panel of Judges

After 7 weeks of mentoring, coaching and STEM related activities, finalists of the GSTEP Challenge presented and pitched their ideas for the Challenge to a panel of judges at events held in the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions. The events were held on the 24th and 25th of November 2022 at the Church of Latter […]

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The All Girls Team Striving to Win the GSTEP Challenge

The past few years has seen a dynamic shift in focus towards increasing the inclusion of females in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Organizations such as the DreamOval Foundation, are implementing programs in STEM to increase the opportunities for the youth, to acquire relevant skills to compete globally while improving quality […]

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Africa Code Week 2022 Comes to an End

The acquisition of basic digital skills at a young age, in this fast-growing technological era, has become a necessity. Undoubtedly, the curiosity of children about how technology works, in our part of the world, is an area that is being explored and is attracting growing attention. Many institutions in Ghana are making conscious efforts to […]