SLB, RVRB PARTNER FOR PH STEMCAFE LAUNCH

• Global technology company SLB collaborates with RVRB Innovation to launch STEM Cafe in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
• STEMCafe is a non-linear learning center focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for children and young adults (aged 8-19).
• The launch featured workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits showcasing the potential of STEM.
• Local community, educators, and policymakers attended the event.

Learning Through Exploration

• STEMCafe is equipped with digital labs, robotics kits, 3D printers, and computer games.
• It aims to provide knowledge and skills in engineering, computer science, and mathematics.
• The initiative leverages successful implementations in Lagos, Nairobi, and Kigali.
• The goal is to encourage exploration, experimentation, and problem-solving in STEM.

SLB’s Commitment to STEM Education

• Empowering communities through education has been a cornerstone of SLB’s history.
• The company has a long history of promoting STEM education initiatives:
  • 1998: Introduction of SLB Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) program
  • 2004: Launch of Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future program (supports women in STEM)
• STEMCafe builds on this legacy by fostering a love for STEM and addressing sustainability challenges.

Quotes

• Sops Ideriah,  SLB West Africa Managing Director:
  • Emphasizes fostering passion for STEM and sustainability for a balanced future.
  • Highlights SLB’s commitment to human capacity development in Nigeria.
  • Expresses hope to empower the next generation of STEM leaders.
• Nissi Madu, RVRB Managing Partner:
  • Expresses excitement about collaborating with SLB to bring STEM education to Port Harcourt.
  • Hopes to empower the next generation of innovators for positive change.

A Hub for Innovation

• The STEMCafe makerspace will serve as a hub for creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.
• Participants will have access to state-of-the-art tools, resources, and mentorship.
• The goal is to empower participants to bring ideas to life, solve real-world problems, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Source: Techeconomy

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