A group of young African students is shooting for the stars thanks to a program called ‘Pathways to Space.’ Aerospace company Boeing and a South African science organization backed an education program that just celebrated its first batch of graduates. Vicky Stark reports from Cape Town.
Read MoreIn partnership with international aerospace company Boeing, South African non-profit organisation Future African Space Explorer’s STEM Academy (FASESA) recently launched the highest HAB on the African continent. The launch aimed to further their mission of increasing space education in Africa and involving African youth into the space industry.
Read MoreThe first cohort of the Pathways to Space program, a new educational initiative arranged by the Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing, celebrated their graduation on July 10, 2024, in Ethiopia.
After five months of immersive learning, 312 students, including 50% girls, from 63 schools in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania have developed a keen interest in the space industry, shaping their career aspirations.
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The Pathways to Space is a ground-breaking educational initiative launched by South African non-profit organisation Future African Space Explorer’s STEM Academy (Fasesa). In partnership with Boeing, it will celebrate the graduation of its first cohort of students.
The ceremony will take place on July 7 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, honouring students from more than 13 schools in Tanzania, Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Read MoreThe Pathways to Space initiative by FASESA and Boeing aims to provide space education opportunities to 300 high school students across Africa. The program focuses on inspiring young minds and preparing them for careers in the aerospace industry.
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The KZN Department of Education’s director of Mathematics, Science and Technology, ICT and Curriculum Innovation, Lucky Mthetho, said the programme debunked the myth that a career in the space industry was unattainable.
“This is a very good initiative and will assist pupils across the province because historically, the explanation of space was perceived to be for the elite, but now we realise it’s a project that can be explained for everyone. Through the questions that are being asked today, you can hear that the youngsters today are extremely fascinated and want to get into this space. As the Department of Education, we promise that KZN schools will participate in similar activities in the near future,” Mthetho said.
Read MoreFuture African Space Explorer’s Stem Academy (FASESA SA) is partnering with Pinkmatter Solutions to host the first-ever Earth Observation & Remote Sensing workshop for high school students with the theme “Using STEM to combat Climate change”. Students from various schools in South Africa will attend the event. In addition, the event will be broadcasted to ensure that the programme is accessible to many students who will have access to this learning opportunity. Also, students will get a chance to learn about earth observation and remote sensing applications in technology.
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Read MoreIn Lusaka, Zambia, a World Space Week event was held by FASESA, a space education and advocacy organization. The event was attended by Sun FM tv, a local media outlet, who interviewed FASESA Founder, Sean Jacobs. Jacobs shared his vision and passion for promoting space awareness and opportunities in Zambia and beyond.
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Read MoreEdenvale High School learners Aiden Mardon and Reabetswe Mphaho are aiming for the stars after attending the Future African Space Explorer’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Academy conference.
Held between April 27 and April 29, in Pretoria, the two Grade 11 learners attended the conference as ambassadors for FASESA. They were the only ambassadors to represent the academy at the conference.
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