Kampala, Uganda – 9th December 2024
Kampala, Uganda – 9th December 2024, 14 schools have emerged champions at the first ever Uganda National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship 2024. The African School of Innovations Science and Technology (ASIST) successfully hosted the inaugural Uganda National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship on November 29, 2024 under its Flagship program -Young Engineers Uganda. This happened at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa. The event brought together over 200 students from over 25 schools across the country.
These schools will represent Uganda at the Vex Robotics World Championship in Dallas, USA.
These schools will represent Uganda at the International Greenwich Olympiad in the UK.
The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, represented by Mrs. Juliet Atuhaire Muzoora, commended the initiative, highlighting the importance of STEM education.
Ms. Maureen Ayebare Karamagi, CEO at Young Engineers Uganda, expressed excitement at the platform provided for young engineers, reinforcing the championship’s role in fostering innovation.
The African School of Innovations Science and Technology (ASIST) Ltd is a premier STEM and Robotics education organization nurturing the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and critical thinkers through Young Engineers Uganda.
ASIST has promoted STEM education in over 25 Ugandan schools, reaching over 3,000 children and preparing them for global technological advancements.
Through Young Engineers Uganda, ASIST pioneers STEM programs in schools, fostering robotics, engineering, and digital literacy to help students compete in international competitions.
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