Storify from British Science Week Careers Workshop , Basildon
A British Science Association funded #science careers workshop tailored to the BAME community
https://storify.com/hanat_akordor/storify-from-british-science-week-careers-workshop.html
Monday, 6 February 2017
Sanity in books
The last couple of years have been crazy as I navigated my way through settling into a PhD, having a baby and picking up on my research. With my upgrade over, getting into a work-life routine and finally making it to the final year, I'm gradually re-gaining sanity.The good of thing about having things under control means I can pick up my reading again. Mind you, what I really should be doing is reading a research paper a day, but still sanity must prevail.
At the end of last year, I added some new books to my library which I aim to get through this year. For each book, there's a story behind the purchase. I'll be sharing of my purchases and reviews on here.
Have you read any of the books above? Share your thoughts.
Sunday, 24 July 2016
Brain busters near you
I developed a new outreach activity (brain busters) this year thanks to the generous grant from the physiological society and it's on tour. I've reached over 150 kids already, ranging from nursery classes through to sixth form. Each audience is a different experience but the good thing is brain busters can be tailored to all age groups.
I'm booked for the rest of the year and will be at the BRC open day as part of the Bloomsbury festival, as well as this years' Big Biology Day in Essex. Feel free to contact me if you'll want a visit to your school or book me for a fair next year.
Inspiring STEM within the BME community
One thing I'm passionate about is providing opportunities for kids from black minority ethnic backgrounds to explore their STEM options. Being involved within this community brings to light the practical challenges that some of these kids face. I reviewed the situation here. In a lot of these instances, lack of awareness and information remains a major factor. Whiles I can't fix a nationwide situation, I choose to work within my community to inspire a few kids. The feedback is always so rewarding.
Had such a fulfilling time at the royal society summer science exhibition with these kids. I'm hoping to arrange STEM based work experience placements for about 5 other kids so if anyone can be of assistance, do please get in touch.
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Monday, 7 March 2016
'Levers in Heels' feature
I recently did a feature for 'Levers in Heels'.
As Africans, we have not realized the full potential of using science to improve the daily existence of African people. We need to identify the need to promote, develop and sustain a favourable problem-solving science culture if we are to narrow development gaps. If we fail to do so, Africa will continue to be just a marketplace for cheap labour, raw materials and imported goods. We will also continue to rely on foreign technology and aid on imposed terms.
Today we feature Hephzi Angela Naa Ameley Tagoe, co-founder of GhScientific – Ghana’s Science community connecting scientists and focusing on science communication and public engagement with science whiles contributing to improving and supplementing theoretical curricula with practical science.
Full interview here
Tuesday, 5 January 2016
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Ghana Science Book Tour
The Ghana Science Book Tour is a campaign to get science books to primary schools kids in Ghana.
I want to inspire curiosity and stimulate their interest in how things work from an early stage through this Science Book Tour.
We will start off with a library of 200 books and 10 schools. Each school will be assigned 20 books per term after which the libraries will be circulated. This way we get to reach as many schools as possible giving the opportunity to as many pupils as possible.
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I had most of my early years education in Ghana where I had to make do with a theoretical educational system. Having the opportunity to pursue secondary education and beyond here opened my eyes to the impact of practical education.
The only science books I ever read growing up were my text books. Now that I know better, I want to give the children in Ghana the opportunity I never had.
I want to inspire curiosity and stimulate their interest in how things work from an early stage through this Science Book Tour.
For this I need your help. I'm raising £2000 to get science books to as many primary schools as possible.
We will start off with a library of 200 books and 10 schools. Each school will be assigned 20 books per term after which the libraries will be circulated. This way we get to reach as many schools as possible giving the opportunity to as many pupils as possible.
Please visit the campaign page and support us in cash or kind by making a donation, help to spread the word or if you're looking to clear out your stash of science books for kids then I'll love to have them.
Sunday, 16 August 2015
Big Biology Day returns to Essex
Big Biology day is designed to engage
the public with the life sciences by showcasing activities from various biology
related sectors and this year’s fair in Essex set out to do just that. With
representation from various sectors and organisations such as the Essex
Wildlife Trust, British Naturalist Association, Science Grrl, the Cambridge Big
Biology Day team, the Royal Society of Biology, Queen Mary University,
University College London, Science:Gamed and Oxford University, attendees were
occupied through the day with various educational hands on activities suited
for all the family.
Some exhibitors all set up ready for the fair.
Some exhibitors all set up ready for the fair.
The lovely sunny day allowed for the beautiful landscape of the museum including the river running through the site, the mill pond, scrubland, woodland and habitat areas as well as the wide variety of plants and animals to be appreciated through outdoor activities such as ‘bugs hunt’, canoeing demo and a nature trail.
Sample outdoor activities
Indoor activities included, a computer
science game based on medical diagnosis, Species identification, the future of
personalised medicine based on cancer, the role of pH in relation to Alzheimer’s
disease, and a board game and craft session based on skin anatomy. The museum was also opened for the day where ‘friends
of the museum’ were available to give a tour of the Marconi displays.
Overall, the Big Biology Day fair
was a success and we look forward to adapting the feedback received for an even
more diverse and exciting fair next year.
This year’s Biology week will be
taking place from 10th October – 18th October. Visit the
Royal Society of Biology website for an event
near you.
Special thanks to all our supporters, exhibitors
and volunteers without whom the fair would not be the same.
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