Engineering Careers In Science & Technology

Robotics inspired Science Education

RiSE 2012 REPORT

| Ghana Robotics Academy Foundation Publication please contact us at info@ghanarobotics.org | website: http://www.ghanarobotics.org |

Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu

EDITOR

DEPUTY EDITOR
Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu (NASA-JPL CALTECH)

Founder s & B oard of Direc tors Letter!

We began the year determined to build on our momentum from the extraordinary results of the inaugural Robotics Inspired Science Education (RiSE 2011). To state the obvious, 2012 was a tumultuous year for GRAF to raise funds. Albert Einstein once said In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. We believe he was telling us that even in the toughest environments, hard work can pay off. Despite this tough environment, RiSE 2012 delivered exceptional yearly growth with record number of students (500) both girls and boys participating in RiSE 2012. For GRAF, success has always involved a not-so-profound formula involving one-part inspiration and four-parts perspiration. Our success continues to be truly national (participants from all 10 regions). Of course, making RiSE even more accessible to students regardless of economic situation is an important priority. GRAF believes effective integration of technology into classroom instruction can result in higher levels of student achievement and technology creates opportunities for people, organizations and nations to achieve their dreams. GRAFs RiSE program focuses on; Creating Knowledge for Widespread Impact and Cultivating an Environment where Everyone Can Thrive. Having largely slain the financial dragon, this was a year of milestones. RiSE 2012 received unprecedented media coverage from the international media BBC Focus on Africa TV with ongoing national coverage by JoyTV, Metro TV, ViaSat 1, TV3, Joy FM Super Morning Show, GBC Unique Radio, Daily Graphic and numerous Web publications. The continuing mainstream exposure is helping propel us toward our goal of making RiSE known and recognized around the nation. In another significant milestone, GRAF sent the first Ghanaian teams to the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the pages that follow you will read firsthand inspiring stories from RiSE 2012 participants about the life-altering, game-changing, STEM career-molding and educational experience RiSE is. To our unparalleled generous partners, sponsors, contributors, and dedicated volunteers we are greatly appreciative of your investment of funds and time. We do not take your support or our continued success-for granted. Our results could not have been achieved without the performance of our highly talented leadership team, led by RiSE National Director Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi and the GRAF board of directors. In 2013 we will remain relentlessly focused on delivering even greater excitement at RiSE 2013 knowing the future belongs to the innovators and the youth. To all, we extend our heartfelt thanks! Regards Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu, Founder and GRAF Board of Directors

GRAFS VISION
TO T R A N S F O R M T H E L E A R N I N G E X P E R I E N C E O F YO U N G G H A N A I A N S B Y CO N N E C T I N G S C I E N C E THEORY WITH PRAC TICE AND HANDS-ON-LEARNING E X P E R I E N C E TO D R AW S T U D E N T S TO P U R S U E E D U C AT I O N A N D C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S I N S C I E N C E , T E C H N O LO G Y, E N G I N E E R I N G , A N D M AT H (STEM).

FOUNDER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi (DS, AITI-KACE), Founding Member  Samuel Allotey, Wing Cdr Rtd (Director of HR & Services.Ghana GridCo Limited), Founding Member  Kwesi Dickson (Works Manager, GHACEM), Founding Member  Nii Ashitey Kofi Ollennu, (Director of Administration, NCA), Founding Member

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GRAFS MISSION
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, UNLOCK CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND PASSION FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUNG GHANAIANS, BY USING THE MOTIVATIONAL EFFECTS OF ROBOTICS TO DEVELOP SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, WHILE BUILDING WELL-ROUNDED LEADERSHIP SKILLS INCLUDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND STEWARDSHIP.

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RISES MISSION
ROBOTICS INSPIRED SCIENCE EDUCATION (RISE) WORKSHOP MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND ENERGIZE TEACHERS, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN GHANA TO PURSUE EDUCATION AND CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) BY USING THE MOTIVATIONAL EFFECTS OF ROBOTS TO CONNECT THEORY WITH PRACTICE.

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The Deputy Chief of Mission United States Embassy, Accra, Ghana,C. Patricia (Pat) Alsup noted, Not only is science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education fun, but STEM is a key component to the growth and expansion of Ghanas economy.

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The practical course complements traditional theoretical lectures by enabling:  A practical application of classroom curriculum  Inspires students by showing them that they have talents  Requires teamwork, leadership and problem solving skills  Fosters creativity, critical thinking, and innovation  Career-molding experience, students learn skills that aid in future job placement.

Mission: ... connecting science theory with practice and hands-on learning experience to deliver tomorrows education to the Ghanaian youth of today. Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu
October. The final event was held at Saint Augustines college in Cape Coast with eight senior high schools from Western, and Central regions from the 12th to 13th of October 2012. A few months before RiSE 2012 teams were tasked with solving two real-world problems (AUTONOMOUS RESCUE CHALLENGE and Multi Grain Color Sorter Challenge) using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology to design a custom made autonomous robot to solve these problems. The two challenges are both inspirational and immensely practical. RiSE makes science exciting and showcases some of the most interesting things that technology can do.
ABOVE Photos from RiSE 2012 events in Accra, Cape Coast and Tamale.

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AUTONOMOUS RESCUE CHALLENGE The RiSE 2012 Autonomous Rescue Challenge used the Australia RoboCup Junior Rescue course. The competition mirrors a real life-threatening situation where a victim is stuck in a mine tunnel. With the clock ticking,the robots compete by following a winding line on a field course to find the victim - artificial intelligence at its best! On the way the robot will encounter short cut opportunities that will challenge the most adroit programmer. After the robot finds the victim in the tunnel the robot pushes the victim to a green safe area. The team with the fast time over six rounds wins the competition. MULTI GRAIN COLOR SORTER CHALLENGE For food safety, the food industry employs high quality grain processing machinery to remove diseased grains with contaminants, foreign seeds and stones etc. In addition, to food safety, value is added to the product by grading the grains e.g. low protein grain, high protein grain etc. . RiSE 2012 invites you to build a robot to sort a cup full of four unique mixed Ghanaian grains (just to name a few e.g. kidney beans, large beans, cocoa beans, coffee beans, cola nuts, fruit berries, etc.) by colour into four bins in the fastest time possible. The size of each grain shall be between 8mm x 4mm x 3mm to 16mm x 8mm x 6mm (length x width x height).

ABOVE Photos from RiSE 2012 events in Accra, and Cape Coast .

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ABOVE Photos from WRO 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia RIGHT Photos from WRO 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A R C H B I S H O P P O R T E R G I R L S T E A M FROM LEFT IMMANUELLA KANKAM, NANA ADWOA NYARKO AND GLORIA ABAIDOO; BACKGROUND MR. ANTHONY AFFUL AND MR. HAYFORD TETTEH

A R C H B I S H O P P O R T E R G I R L S T E A M FROM LEFT NANA ADWOA ,IMMANUELLA , AND GLORIA

W R O 2012 G H A N A T E A M S G R O U P P H OTO

G H A N A N AT I O N A L O R G A N I Z E R S F O R W R O 2012 FROM LEFT DR. YAW OKRAKU-YIRENKYI, DR. ASHITEY TREBI-OLLENNU AND MR. YAO KUWORNU

RO 2012 COMMENCED in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from the 9th to 11th of November. Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School (Takoradi) and Saint Augustines College (Cape-Coast) teams made history at the games as they became the first Ghanaian teams to participate in the World Robot Olympiad (WRO). The outstanding performance of Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School (Takoradi) and Saint Augustines College (Cape-Coast) in the regular 16 to 19 years category left an indelible mark on their peers from across the world. Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School team were the only all girls team out of 76 teams from over 30 countries in the regular 16 to 19 years category WRO 2012. Both Ghanaian teams used the event as an inspirational opportunity to display their skills and

knowledge before the world. The qualification rounds for the regular 16 to 19 years category WRO 2012 had 76 teams from over 30 countries and was dynamic and competitive with exciting climax where teams from Ghana, China, South Korea, Germany, Denmark, Japan, India, Australia, Hong Kong, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Ukraine and South Africa missed out on a berth to the quarter finals (ranked top 8 teams out of 76 teams). The teams from Ghana were outstanding through the qualification rounds, their qualification pools included teams from Australia, China, Singapore, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei), South Korea, Malaysia, India, Denmark, Iran and Japan. Teams from Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) won Gold and Silver with the host nation Malaysia winning a double Bronze for 3rd and 4th places, Thailand 5th, Russia 6th, Malaysia 7th and Thailand 8th in regular 16 to 19 years category.

S A I N T AU G U S T I N E S CO L L E G E T E A M FROM LEFT DENNIS MENSAH, WILLIAM TANDOH AND EBENEZER AYITEY

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CATEGORY RANKING
1st 2nd 3rd

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 St. Francis Xavier  Navrongo SHS  St. Charles SHS

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 Bishop Herman  Accra High SHS  Aburi Girls

ZONE 3
 Archbishop Porter Girls  Wesley Girls High  St.. Augustines College

ZONE 4
 KonongoOdumasi SHS  Prempeh College  Opoku-Ware SHS

Her Ladyship Justice Gifty Dekyem and U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission C. Patricia Alsup were the guests of honour at the RiSE 2012 award ceremony in Accra.

Championship Award

Multi-Grain Sorter Challenge

1st 2nd 3rd

 No Winner  No Winner  No Winner

 Bishop Herman  OLA Girls  Accra Girls

 Archbishop Porter Girls  Aggrey Memorial  Tarkwa SHS

 No Winner  No Winner  No Winner

Autonomous Rescue Challenge

1st 2nd 3rd

 St. Charles SHS  Navrongo SHS  St. Francis Xavier

 Accra High SHS  Bishop Herman  Labone SHS

 Wesley Girls High  St.. Augustines College  GSTS

 Opoku-Ware SHS  KonongoOdumasi SHS  Yaa Asantewa

Jeanne Clark from U.S. Embassy presents award to Wesley Girls

Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi presents an award to Archbishop Porter Girls

Zanaib Mahama, U. S. Embassy presents at award to T. I. Ahmadiya SHS. Programming Award 1st 2nd 3rd  Bawku SHS  St. Francis Xavier  Navrongo SHS  Abor SHS  Bishop Herman  Aburi Girls  Archbishop Porter Girls  St.. Augustines College  Wesley Girls High

 KonongoOdumasi SHS  Prempeh College  Notre Dame Girls

Best Robot Design

1st 2nd 3rd

 St.. Francis Xavier  Navrongo SHS  Bolga Girls

 Bishop Herman  Aburi Girls  Accra Academy

 Aggrey Memorial  Archbishop Porter Girls  Wesley Girls High

 KonongoOdumasi SHS  xxx  Asare-Bediako SHS

Augustine B. Kazussah from Tamale Library presents an award to Bolga Girls

Jeanne Clark from U.S. Embassy presents an award to Emmanuel K. Yeboah, Headmaster. Prempeh College

Aburi Girls SHS presented with award from U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of mission C. Patricia Alsup, Her Ladyship Justice Gifty Dekyem and Sam Kent of the U.S. Embassy.

Team Spirit Award

N/A

   

Islamic SHS Yendi SHS T. I. Ahmadiya Wa SHS

       

Presec Boys Legon Ofori Panin SHS Okuapeman SHS Ghana SHS Mawuli SHS Keta SHS Tema Int. School Faith Montessori

 Mfantsipm  Apam SHS

    

Tamale SHS Yendi SHS T. I. Ahmadiya Bawku SHS Wa SHS

Certificate of Appreciation for inspiring youth as a mentor RiSE 2012 Jeanne Clark from U.S. Embassy presents award to Aggrey Memorial SHS U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of mission C. Patricia Alsup presents an award to Bishop Herman Right U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of mission C. Patricia Alsup and Left Her Ladyship Justice Gifty Dekyem Gold Medal  Peter Agyeman, Prempeh College  Jonas Sarko, Bawku SHS  William Soyeh, Navrongo SHS      Silver Medal Jonas Langu, St.. Francis Xavier Jonas Sarko, Bawku SHS Yaw Barimah, Accra High SHS Hayford Tetteh, St.. Augustines College Anthony Afful, Archbishop Porter Girls           Bronze Medal William Soyeh, Navrongo SHS Haruna Seidu, Konongo-Odumasi Augustines Akidam, Notre Damme Girls Fred Nuworkor, Abor SHS William Ansah, Presec Legon Michael Otoo, Labone SHS Edward K. Agyeman, Bishop Herman Gertude E. Ayim, Keta SHS Kofi Entsua Mensa, St.. Augustines College Kingsley Eshun Gyekye, Aggrey Memorial

Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi presents an award to Accra High SHS

Yao Kuwornu, U.S. Embassy presents a silver medal to Isaac Yeboah RiSE 2012 volunteer

Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi presents an award to Kingsley Eshun Gyekye a RiSE 2012 mentor from Aggrey Memorial SHS

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PARTICIPANTS
   1. St Francis Xavier (Boys) 2. T.I. Ahmaidiya (Co.Ed) 3. Wa Secondary (Co.Ed))  1. Bolga Girls Sec. (Girls)  2. Navrongo Sec. (Co. Ed)  3. Bawku Sec. (Co. Ed) 67 33 33 67

DEMOGRAPHICS
UPPER EAST

UPPER WEST

 1. Notre Damme Girls Sec.  2. Sunyani Sec. (Co. Ed).

   

1. Tamale Sec.(Co. Ed) 2. Yendi Sec.(Co.Ed) 3. Islamic Sec. (Co. Ed) 4. St Charles, Sec.(Boys)

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BRONG-AHAFO NORTHERN
      1. Prempeh College, (Boys) 2. Opoku-Ware, (Boys) 3. Yaa Asantewaa Girls 4. Konongo-Odumasi (Co. Ed) 5. Asare-Bediako (Co. Ed.) 6. St. Louis (Girls) 1. Bishop Herman (Boys) 2. Keta Sec. (Co. Ed) 3. OLA Sec,. (Girls) 4. Mawuli Sec. (Co. Ed)

+90% OF RISE 2012 ALUMNI +25% GROWTH FROM 2011 RATED THE EVENT EXCELLENT OR GOOD

   

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ASHANTI VOLTA

% MALE
        1. Presbyterian Boys 2. Labone Sec. (Co. Ed) 3. Accra Girls 4. St Marys (Girls) 5. Accra Academy ( Boys) 6. Accra High (Co. Ed.) 7. Tema Int. School (Co. Ed.) 8. Faith Montessori (Co. Ed.)

% FEMALE STUDENTS

STUDENTS

 1. GSTS (Boys)  1. Wesley Girls High  2. Archbishop Porter Girls  2. Aggrey Memorial (Co. Ed)  3. Tarkwa Sec. (Co. Ed)  3. St Augustine College (Boys)  4. Apam S.H. (Co. Ed.)  5. Mfantsipim (Boys)

   

1. Aburi Girls 3. Okuapeman Sec. (Co. Ed) 4. Ofori Panyin (Co. Ed) 5. Ghana S.H. (Co.Ed)

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40

50

30 50

50

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50

50

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50

% MALE

% FEMALE TEACHERS

WESTERN

CENTRAL

EASTERN

GREATER ACCRA

TEACHERS

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Because of my RiSE experience I now always try to relate the theory I learn in school to practical everyday life. Charlotte Ntim, Faith Montessori (GR -Co. Ed), Third Year RiSE has made me love science and technology .. Richard Adonteng Asiamah, Okuapeman Secondary, (ER, Co. Ed), Second Year

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As a result of RISE I have gained a sense of self-confidence in whatever I do. Also, it has made me develop more interest in almost everything concerning science and technology it has also made me realize how fascinating robots can be., Shekira Yahaya, OLA, Ho (VR, Girls, Second Year RiSE has opened my eyes to love technology and to work with computers more efficiently and faster., Ingrid Serwaa Ohene-Nyantakyi, Aburi Girls Aburi, Second

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RiSE has enabled me to think and solve problems in my community. RISE is really educative in all aspect of life. , Jemima Ursula Byll-Cataria, Mawuli, Ho (VR, Co. Ed), Third Year, RiSE has instilled in me the spirit of teamwork , Gertrude Naa Kai Lartey, St. Marys, Korle Bu (GR -Girls) , Third Year

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Opoku-Ware SHS, Second Year

I never thought I could solve real problems using math and science I learnt in school. at RiSE I was able to build a stable robot and program it using basic math like Pythagoras theorem and basic physics One day I will use my programming knowledge in robotics to make a difference solve a global problem and make life comfortable for all Frank Kofi Manu, Prempeh College, 4th Year

As a result of RISE I have gained a sense of self-confidence in whatever I do. Also, it has made me develop more interest in almost everything concerning science and technology it has also made me realize how fascinating robots can be., Shekira Yahaya, OLA, Ho (Girls), Second Year RiSE helped me to know how science and technology is used in solving daily problems. , Eugene Edem Kofi Amekor, Abor (VR, Co. Ed), Second Year

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RiSE had a great impact on me in areas such as team-work, initiating new ideas in solving problems and the can do spirit RiSE instill in us. RiSE has made me have a good relationship with my peers as considering their ideas and proposals relevant. Ebenezer Sackitey Nyako, Ghana Senior High School (ER, Co. Ed), Second Year

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before I joined RiSE I had no idea about what the importance of the theoretical part of science had with the practical aspect. As a result I didnt value anything practical but now I am proud to say that I actually enjoy the practical aspect more than ever. Thanks to RISE. Jacinta Yayra Archibald, St. Louis , Second Year

RiSE has made me realize that there was a lot more to do in science apart from medicine and now I have a clearer picture of what I want to do in the future., Michelle Koramah Yeboah-Manu, OLA, Ho (VR, Girls), Third Year RiSE has increased my confidence in approaching people Im not familiar with , Dora Akusika Vondee, Accra Girls, Accra (GR Girls),Second Year RiSE has made a better person out of me in terms of patience. I know I am not the most patient person I know and the programing of the robots was really challenging and one had to keeping trying this helped with my anger issues., Hilary Alison Afia Sarpong, Tema International (GR -Co. Ed), Second Year

.... RiSE helped my ability to think faster and more accurately under pressure and also has boosted my confidence. It has given me a new found love for math science and technology. It has also helped my teamwork skills. Ever since I started the RiSE program physics in school has been a walk in the park for me due to my practical application of math and science., Abdul-Wajid Tsigabaatia,

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I believe that programming the robots had a major impact on me because I found out what computer science is all about in relation to physics ,Nick Van Der Ploeg, Tema International (GR -Co. Ed), Second Year

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RiSE has developed my ability to analyze problems and find effective solutions to them., Deborah Koryo Saki, Aburi Girls Aburi (ER, Girls), Second Year

before RISE I didnt take ICT serious but after and during the competition I knew RiSE has taught me about the impor- how beneficial it was , Jennifer Oforiwaa tance of teamwork. I loved solving problems Ama Berko, Accra High School (GR -Co. Ed), with my team mates and working together. First Year , Michelle Koromah Yeboah-Manu, OLA, Ho (VR, Girls), Second Year

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In the beginning I thought science and math was all about medicine. But now with the help of RiSE I have understood a lot more. Now I want to do aerospace engineering in the University. David Takal, St. Charles (Boys) , Second Year

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RiSE has changed my way of thinking; meaning now I dont see robots as magic but a real build-up object controlled with software. It is a great feeling Emmanuel Walters-Andoh, Tarkwa Secondary, Second Year

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Through RiSE, I have learnt to share ideas with people who dont even understand me. I have also learnt to curb anger and frustration by avoiding the apportionment of blame when something goes wrong. Kwame Osei-Agyepong, OpokuWare, Second Year

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My RISE experience has taught me how to be innovative. It has also taught me how to improvise. , Leslie Goloh, Aburi Girls Aburi (ER, Girls), Second Year
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RiSE 2012 MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDIA ENGAGEMENT

MEDIA COVERAGE
 BBC News, Focus on Africa TV, www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20160328  GMT on Metro TV TV Television Coverage  Joy TV - September 29, 2011 Noon time news program  Metro TV Science and Technology Noon Program  TV3  ViaSat 1

 Unique Radio GBC state-owned radio. carried live interview with Dr. Trebi-Ollennu Radio Coverage  Joy FM Super Morning Show carried live interview with Dr. Trebi-Ollennu  Luv FM, Kumasi, interviewed Dr. Trebi-Ollennu and RiSE 2012 students  Daily Graphic (online and print), October 25, 2012  Ghanabusinessnews.com, Thursday, October 11, 2012  Ghana News Agency, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Newspaper and Online Coverage  U.S. State Department Blog  MyJoyOnline.com  Npong Balikawu Francis Blog  www.globalnewsreel.com

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S T R AT E G I C PA R T N E R S

JEANNE L. CLARK

THE FOLLOWING RECEIVED A BRONZE MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND LASTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO RISE 2012
 Augustine B. Kazussah, Tamale Library  K. Adu Brempong Poku, KonongoOdumasi  Anthony Joseph Buamah, U.S. Embassy  Alfred Okyere-Darko, Prempeh College  Doris Bramson, St. Marys  Charles Acquah-Moses,AITI-KACE  Nathaniel Yankson, Global Newsreel  Noah Nash, Viasat 1 TV  Sule Dada, TV3 In addition to the formal Sponsors, Suppliers, and Contributors acknowledged on these pages, GRAF extends its sincere appreciation to the tens of Volunteers who generously devote their time and expertise, to RiSE events. RiSE could not achieve the powerful impact it does without this tremendous support. GRAF THANKS ALL OF ITS SUPPORTERS AND MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LISTINGS. IF WEVE MADE AN ERROR, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE APOLOGY, AND PLEASE HELP US CORRECT IT BY LETTING US KNOW AT INFO@GHANAROBOTICS.ORG.

CARNEGIE MELLON ENGINEERING (CIT)

 Prof. Pradeep Khosla  Prof. Bruce Krogh  Romayne Botti

ASHESI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

 Dr. Ayorkor Korsah

Ms. Jeanne L. Clark Information Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Ghana was instrumental in raising funds for RiSE 2012. She has also been an indispensable source of RiSE and GRAF successful media campaign in 2012. Jeanne was awarded a gold medal and a certificate of appreciation for outstanding performance and lasting contributions to RiSE 2012 by GRAF.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, FIAPRE

 Dominic M. Kornu

GRAF
 Ushawu Ibrahim  Isaac Yeboah  Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu

THE FOLLOWING RECEIVED A GOLD MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND LASTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO RISE 2012
 Jeanne L. Clark, U.S. Embassy  Ushawu Ibrahim, GRAF  Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi, GRAF  Peter Agyeman, Prempeh College  Elizabeth Jabir Malik, Yaa Asantewa  Henry K. Boafo, GRAF  Emmanuel K. Yeboah, Prempeh College

OTHERS
 Ushawu Ibrahim  Isaac Yeboah  Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu

US EMBASSY, GHANA
 Beatrice Budu  Jeanne Clark  Traci Mull  Lord Lamptey  Yao Kuwornu  Zainab Mahama  Samuel Nyantakyi  Sam Kent

THE FOLLOWING RECEIVED A SILVER MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND LASTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO RISE 2012
 Yao Kuwonu, U.S. Embassy  Zainab M. Mahama, U.S. Embassy  Aaron Kuwornu, Tamale Library  Ernest Sarhene, Manhyia Palace  F. M. Oppong Mensah  Isaac Yeboah, GRAF  Africanus K. Anane, Presec Legon  Veronica Akapame, Accra Girls  Joyce Osei Agyekum, Labone SHS  Betty Aduhene-Chinbuah, Accra High  Cliff Osei-Afriyie, AITI-KACE  Kwabena Akuamoah-Boateng, U.S. Embassy

Dr Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu & Family

GHANA-INDIA KOFI ANNAN CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN ICT

 Dr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi  Cliff Osei-Afriyie  Charles Acquire-Moses

LEGO EDUCATION, DENMARK & WRO

 Claus Ditlev Christensen

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