The inaugural cohort of the Pathways to Space program, a collaborative effort between the Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing, celebrated its graduation in Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone in STEM education across Africa. Over five months, 312 students from Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania, including an equal representation of girls, immersed themselves in space exploration education.
Under the program, sponsored by Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia, students from 63 schools engaged in hands-on learning, forming teams, designing mission patches, and constructing prototype satellites. They honed their engineering skills through practical experience and participated in a satellite prototype testing day, where they evaluated their creations under real-world conditions.
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, President of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia, expressed anticipation for the graduates’ innovative contributions to the future of space exploration. The program not only fostered a passion for STEM and space among the students but also prepared them for future academic and professional endeavors in science and technology.
Sean Jacobs, Founder and Executive Director at FASESA, commended the students’ dedication and enthusiasm, highlighting their role as future leaders in the space industry. He emphasized that the graduation ceremony not only celebrated their achievements but also marked the beginning of their journey as potential pioneers in STEM fields.
Looking ahead, FASESA and Boeing plan to expand the Pathways to Space program to more African countries, starting next year. The expansion aims to provide more students across the continent with opportunities to engage in space education, fostering a new generation of innovators and leaders in aerospace and technology.
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