GHScientific Announces SciFest 2023: A Unique STEM Experience for Students and Families in Ghana
GHScientific has launched the first edition of its Science Festival, SciFest 2023. The event is scheduled to take place on May 13, 2023, from 9am to 4pm at the Museum of Science and Technology (MST) in Accra, Ghana. The festival aims to provide a unique scientific experience for all ages, combining scientific inquiry, education, and entertainment. The organization believes that students have a curious mind and, when placed in a conducive environment, can thrive in their exploration of scientific concepts.
The event seeks to promote engagement among the general public and practitioners in the STEM space, with a lineup of activities, including hands-on demonstrations and fun science experiments with a focus on the wonders of the brain. There will also be exhibitions on alternative science careers to expose students and parents to science career options available in Ghana beyond the usual suspects. The festival seeks to create a culture of students and families engaging with science outside the classroom in a family-friendly environment that places value on positive experiences above all else.
The festival will offer a distinctive STEM experience to both pre-tertiary students and families seeking an alternative way to spend their leisure time. Attendees will be required to purchase a ticket at the cost of 20ghc, with group and school discounts also available. This ticket grants access to the fairgrounds and all other activities, including experiments tailored to all age groups, demonstrations, exhibitions, competitions, museum tours, poster presentations, science communication workshops, and special talks by reputable Ghanaian scientists.
GHScientific is partnering with the Museum of Science and Technology and DEXT Technologies to organize the event, with support from the International Brain Research Organisation, the Dana Foundation, Ghana STEM Network, Ghana Science Association, and Ghana Young Academy.
For the most part, SciFest 2023 seeks to create a platform for science enthusiasts and the general public to engage with science in a fun and interactive way, while also promoting STEM careers and exposing students to alternative science careers. This event promises to be an exciting and informative experience for all attendees.