60 SHS girls develop smart solutions to flooding, waste, parking and water challenges
Sixty Senior High School (SHS) girls from the Central Region and other parts of Ghana have developed innovative solutions to challenges including flooding, waste management, water wastage and parking as part of efforts to encourage more young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The innovations were developed during the third […]
Sixty Senior High School girls from across Ghana have developed smart solutions to address issues like flooding, waste management, parking and water wastage as part of efforts to inspire more young women to pursue STEM careers. The innovations were created during the third SHEROES in STEM Bootcamp organized by Molex Foundation Africa, a two-week program that provided practical STEM skills through hands-on training, mentorship and problem-solving.
The students were introduced to robotics, AI, 3D modeling and 3D printing. They developed a smart delivery rover, water dispenser, smart parking system, flood detection system and smart timer. The smart parking system helps motorists locate available parking spaces quickly, potentially reducing vehicle emissions. The flood detection system monitors rising water levels and alerts relevant institutions and residents, while the smart dustbin is designed to accept only plastic waste, promoting recycling and segregation.
The carbon dioxide monitor measures greenhouse gas emissions, encouraging awareness of climate change. The SHEROES in STEM initiative aims to encourage girls and women to take active roles in STEM and help bridge the gender gap.
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