Women in Tech Initiative Launched by UG-GMES in Senior High Schools
The GMES and Africa Project at the University of Ghana's newest endeavour aims to provide mentorship and an enabling environment for Women in Technology (WIT). The campaign was launched with a visit to the Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School, which won the second edition of the Senior High Schools' Renewable Energy Challenge 2021 for the southern zone. Prof. George Wiafe, engaging some Mfantsiman Girls To close the gender gap in technology, it is critical to educate the youth, particularly young girls and women, about the value of technology and how the Internet of Things (IoT) may be integrated into their academic, research, and future careers. “ Women are sometimes disadvantaged as they advance in their careers when they are unable to: use IoT, Big Data, and Open Sources tools, have access to mentorship or work in an enabling environment ,” says Prof. George Wiafe, Director of the Regional Marine Centre at the University of Ghana. The goal of UG-GMES' WIT program is