Girls can absolutely succeed in STEM fields. This simple truth needs to be said louder and more often. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are not just for boys. They belong to everyone, including your daughter, sister, niece, or the girl sitting next to you in class. Breaking Down the Old Ways of Thinking For too […]
Only 3 girls in a STEM club of 25 kids? That’s a problem. At one of our STEM clubs, just 3 out of 25 pupils are girls. The rest are boys. This is not because girls are not smart enough. It is because many girls are not encouraged early on to explore Science, Technology, Engineering,
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A long time ago, robots were only found in science fiction books and movies. People imagined them as metal machines doing work for humans. But today, robots are real, and they are all around us. They help in hospitals, factories, and even in our homes. The exciting part is that kids can now build robots
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When Maryann Samel walked into Edufun Technik STEM Foundation for the first time in January 2024, she did not expect the experience to reshape her future. A graduate of Guidance and Counseling from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, she joined the organization with a curious mind and an open heart. By the end of her service
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Let me ask you a question. Do you remember what first made you curious about the job you do today or the choice of course you studied in school? For thousands of Nigerian students, the answer increasingly lies within after-school STEM clubs that provide hands-on experiences far beyond traditional classroom learning. Research consistently shows that
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The New Educational Frontier Nigeria stands at a crossroads. With the largest youth population in Africa, our country holds tremendous human capital that could power economic growth for decades. Yet this potential remains largely untapped due to gaps in our educational system, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM education in Nigeria has historically
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Nigeria is making progress with STEM education, but there’s still a long way to go. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is key to Nigeria’s future success. Yet many schools still lack the resources and support they need. Let’s look at the top 5 reasons why STEM education in Nigeria deserves more attention and funding.
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Hi, my name is Scott Emecho, and I am a proud staff member of Edufun Technik STEM Foundation. But let me take you back to where it all started. In 2022, I joined Edufun Technik not as a full-time staff member, but as a corps member serving my NYSC. Like most fresh graduates, my goal
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You are used to riding a bicycle every day. One morning, someone brings a motorbike to your street. Suddenly, people stop riding bicycles because the motorbike is faster. You now have two options; learn how to ride the motorbike or get left behind. That is exactly what is happening today with technology. It is replacing
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This Easter, something exciting happened at EduFun Technik STEM Hub in Onitsha, Anambra State. From the first day to the last, children gathered for a special tech camp filled with learning, fun, and creativity. Boys and girls, got hands-on experience with real-world tools like Scratch, robotics kits, Gen AI, and Microsoft Office tools. They were
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