On the 9th of November 2020 to the 3rd of January 2021, 77 participants both students and staff from the Materials Science and Engineering Department of Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) walked, ran and cycled to stay fit and for a good cause. Each...
When an individual makes his mind to learn programming skills, he comes up with various questions in his mind such as how to start, where to write the first code, etc. And the beginners don’t only find it difficult to get started with coding but...
What is STEM Education? STEM education includes the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Educators deliver STEM education across all grade levels, from preschools to post-doctorate, in a wide range of settings that include traditional classrooms, distance learning, and informal non-credit programs. Rather than teaching each...
The WAAW Foundation Global Youth Scholars Program (GYSP) provides an authentic African experience and an academic enrichment program for outstanding high school and early college students from around the world including Africa. Each summer, students (boys and girls) of 16 - 21 years arrive in...
For every profession, there are skills required for thriving. These skills can either be hard skills or soft skills. Hard skills involve the technical know-how or the knowledge associated with using a tool, software, or process. Soft skills on the other hand are skills that are needed...
It is common to find out these days that many women and girls are not taking up careers in science and technology but from history, it was never so. You can read more about this “secret” history here, where you will find out about how...
There has been quite a lot of buzz around data science in recent times and many people now aspire to be data scientists. In order to help you navigate the waters of data science, get advice from two data scientists who have been in the game...
Data careers are on the increase on a daily basis and it would be great to know some of the options available to you if data fascinates you. Below are 7 careers related to data. Find out what they are about and what is involved for...
Robotics is a topic that offers opportunities to introduce children to complex subjects like programming and engineering, but in a way that’s fun and interactive. In our increasingly technological environment, there are many benefits that can be gained from exposing your child to this topic. As...
Meet Naomi Oborevwori, a 2020 WAAW Foundation scholarship beneficiary. She is a Meachinacl Engineering at Delta State University Nigeria and she currently an intern at an automobile workshop. Naomi shares her story about her love and interest in automobile. The mystery behind the operation of the...