Lucy Agyepong honoured for excellence in engineering education at maiden GAAS Women’s Awards

Dr. Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Academic City University, has been honored for her exceptional leadership in engineering education at the inaugural Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Women's Awards. The prestigious Education Excellence award underscores the vital role of engineering education in preparing Ghana's youth for a rapidly advancing, technology-oriented future.

The citation commended Dr. Agyepong's groundbreaking work in introducing innovative programs such as Biomedical Engineering, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence during her tenure as the founding Dean of Engineering at Academic City University. Her leadership exemplifies the significance of fostering educational spaces that enable students to engage with cutting-edge technologies, cultivate practical skills, and contribute meaningfully to Ghana's engineering and innovation sector.

Upon receiving the award, Dr. Agyepong expressed her gratitude to her students and colleagues who supported her journey. She highlighted how the path she and her team embarked upon was once unfamiliar to many families, but they were determined that Africa's future would be shaped by young innovators proficient in these emerging technologies.

Dr. Agyepong also urged young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and emphasized the importance of mentorship in amplifying impact. She stated that by supporting and empowering one more young woman in engineering, we collectively pave the way for a generation of women who will lead Ghana's technological progress.

Her inspiring words not only celebrate her achievements but also inspire future generations to embrace the possibilities of STEM education.