AI4SD Launches RAIL Robotics Clubs to Promote STEM Education in the Volta Region
The Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) project, through the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) Robotics Club initiative, has launched the Club’s activities in Avenor Senior High School (SHS), Peki Senior High School (SHS), Dagmate M.A Junior High School (JHS) and Wlitey Junior High School (JHS) in the Volta Region to introduce students to robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and STEM education. The initiative aims to nurture young minds by fostering creativity, innovation, and critical thinking through hands-on learning experiences in AI and automation.
At the launch, Prof. Jerry John Kponyo, Project Lead for AI4SD and Principal Investigator for RAIL, mentioned the importance of engaging young minds in STEM education.
“AI plays a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is important to engage students at the Junior and Senior High School levels to spark their interest in STEM,” he stated.
Dr. Mrs. Eunice Akyereko Adjei, Team Lead for AI in Education under AI4SD and the Women in Technology Theme Lead for RAIL, introduced students to tertiary education opportunities at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and officially inaugurated the clubs. She encouraged students to set clear career goals, seek mentorship, and maximise the opportunity to learn about AI and robotics.
Additionally, Dr. Kwame Oteng Gyasi, Lead Trainer for the RAIL Robotics Club, guided students through AI and ethics, highlighting the importance of responsible AI use.
Mrs. Peace Ama Goka, Headmistress of Peki SHS, praised the AI4SD team for the initiative and highlighted the club’s potential to shape future AI and robotics professionals.
“This club will serve as a springboard for our students to dream bigger, experiment freely, and innovate without limits. With the backing of the funders, KNUST, and the technical team, we are confident this club will shape the next generation of AI pioneers and robotics engineers.”
With the establishment of these clubs, AI4SD and RAIL continue to lead efforts to bridge the gap between STEM education and real-world AI applications in Ghana. By mentoring students and providing access to cutting-edge technology, the initiative aligns with global efforts to prepare young minds for careers in STEM while advancing the United Nations’ SDGs related to education and innovation.
