The Global Engineering Technology (GET) Group of John Wesley Methodist Basic School in Accra has emerged as the ultimate winner of the 2023 Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Price (GSTEP) challenge.
The group outshined ninety-nine other teams with their innovative project aimed at tackling road accidents in Ghana.
Their anti-sleep device for motorists caught the attention of the judges and other stakeholders at the exhibition. As a result, the Get Group has been awarded seventy thousand Ghana cedis (GH₵ 70,000) worth of STEM equipment for their school and a citation from the sponsors and organisms.
AquaSentry of Service Primary/JHS came in as the 1st runner-up, and Light Bearers of El-Ntiaddo School Complex-Abaam from the Eastern Region won as the 2nd runner-up.
The 2023 GSTEP exhibitions and awards ceremony, which took place at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), showcased a wide range of inventions by junior high school students from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern regions. The event was attended by the Chief of Staff, Frema Opare, Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Swiss Ambassador in Ghana, Simone Giger, traditional leaders, and experts in the fields of STEM.
The theme of this year’s edition is “Private and public partnerships forging the future of Ghana: STEM education as a stepping stone.”
The initiative is implemented by a consortium led by the DreamOval Foundation in partnership with MEST Africa, Foundervine, Challenge Works, and DEXT Technology.
Additionally, various awards were presented for outstanding personalities, special recognition, and top achievements in different categories at the ceremony. The winners were acknowledged for their contributions to STEM education and innovation in Ghana.
