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Engineering Careers In Science & Technology

RiSE 2012 REPORT

Robotics inspired Science Education

GRAF’S VISIONTO 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 BY CO N N E C T I N G S C I E N C E T H E O R Y W I T H P R AC T I C E A N D H A N D S - O N - L E A R N I N G 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 ( S T E M ) .

GRAF’S MISSIONOUR 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.

RISE’S MISSIONROBOTICS 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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Founder ’s & Board 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 environ-ments, 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 oppor-tunities for people, organizations and nations to achieve their dreams. GRAF’s 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 main-stream 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

EDITORDr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu

DEPUTY EDITORDr. Yaw Okraku-Yirenkyi

FOUNDERDr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu (NASA-JPL CALTECH)

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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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 Ghana’s economy.”

R ISE 2012Mission: “... connecting science theory with practice and hands-on learning experience to deliver tomorrow’s education to the Ghanaian youth of today.…” Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu

RISE 2012 EVENTS were held at Tamale, Kumasi, Accra and Cape Coast, it was a celebration of Science, Technology and Teamwork. In Tamale from the 5th to 4th of October at the Northern Regional Library,

with ten senior high schools from the Northern, Upper East and Upper West regions participating. The second event was held at Prempeh College in Kumasi from October 8th to October 9th with nine senior high schools from the Brong Ahafo and Ashanti regions par-ticipating. The third event was held at Accra High School in Accra with seventeen schools from the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta regions from the 10th to 11th of

October. The final event was held at Saint Augustine’s 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 inspira-tional and immensely practical. RiSE makes science exciting and showcases some of the most interesting things that technology can do.

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.

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).

ABOVEPhotos from RiSE 2012 events in Accra, Cape Coast and Tamale.

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

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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 2012FROM LEFT DR. YAW OKRAKU-YIRENKYI, DR. ASHITEY TREBI-OLLENNU AND MR. YAO KUWORNU

A R C H B I S H O P P O R T E R G I R L S’ T E A MFROM 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 MFROM LEFT NANA ADWOA ,IMMANUELLA , AND GLORIA

S A I N T AU G U S T I N E ’S CO L L E G E T E A MFROM LEFT DENNIS MENSAH, WILLIAM TANDOH AND EBENEZER AYITEY

S A I N T AU G U S T I N E ’S CO L L E G E A N D 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 S

WR0 2012 OVERVIEW

WRO 2012 COMMENCED in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from the 9th to 11th of November. Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior High School (Takoradi) and Saint Augustine’s

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 Augustine’s College (Cape-Coast) in the regular 16 to 19 years cat-egory 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 coun-tries and was dynamic and competitive with excit-ing 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.

ABOVEPhotos from WRO

2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

RIGHTPhotos from WRO

2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


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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.

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Championship Award 1st � St. Francis Xavier � Bishop Herman � Archbishop Porter Girls’ � Konongo-

Odumasi SHS

2nd � Navrongo SHS � Accra High SHS � Wesley Girls’ High � Prempeh College

3rd � St. Charles SHS � Aburi Girls’ � St.. Augustine’s College � Opoku-Ware SHS

Multi-Grain Sorter Challenge 1st � No Winner � Bishop Herman � Archbishop Porter Girls’ � No Winner

2nd � No Winner � OLA Girls’ � Aggrey Memorial � No Winner

3rd � No Winner � Accra Girls’ � Tarkwa SHS � No Winner

Autonomous Rescue Challenge 1st � St. Charles SHS � Accra High SHS � Wesley Girls’ High � Opoku-Ware SHS

2nd � Navrongo SHS � Bishop Herman � St.. Augustine’s College � Konongo-

Odumasi SHS

3rd � St. Francis Xavier � Labone SHS � GSTS � Yaa Asantewa

Programming Award 1st � Bawku SHS � Abor SHS � Archbishop Porter Girls’ � Konongo-

Odumasi SHS

2nd � St. Francis Xavier � Bishop Herman � St.. Augustine’s College � Prempeh College

3rd � Navrongo SHS � Aburi Girls’ � Wesley Girls’ High � Notre Dame Girls’

Best Robot Design 1st � St.. Francis Xavier � Bishop Herman � Aggrey Memorial � Konongo-

Odumasi SHS

2nd � Navrongo SHS � Aburi Girls’ � Archbishop Porter Girls’ � xxx

3rd � Bolga Girls’ � Accra Academy � Wesley Girls’ High � Asare-Bediako

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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

Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal

� Peter Agyeman, Prempeh College � Jonas Sarko, Bawku SHS � William Soyeh, Navrongo SHS

� Jonas Langu, St.. Francis Xavier � Jonas Sarko, Bawku SHS � Yaw Barimah, Accra High SHS � Hayford Tetteh, St.. Augustine’s College � Anthony Afful, Archbishop Porter Girls’

� William Soyeh, Navrongo SHS � Haruna Seidu, Konongo-Odumasi � Augustine’s 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.. Augustine’s College � Kingsley Eshun Gyekye, Aggrey Memorial


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

Right U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of mission C. Patricia Alsup and Left Her Ladyship Justice Gifty Dekyem

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

Aggrey Memorial SHSYao Kuwornu, U.S. Embassy presents a silver medal to

Isaac Yeboah RiSE 2012 volunteer

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.

Zanaib Mahama, U. S. Embassy presents at award to T. I. Ahmadiya SHS.

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

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

Jeanne Clark from U.S. Embassy presents award to Aggrey Memorial SHS

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

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

U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of mission C. Patricia Alsup presents an award to Bishop Herman

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

� 1. GSTS (Boys) � 2. Archbishop Porter Girls’ � 3. Tarkwa Sec. (Co. Ed)

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RiSE 2012 IMPACT .... “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,

Opoku-Ware SHS, Second Year

01 ” 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 engi-neering in the University.” David Takal, St. Charles (Boys) , Second Year

02 “… RiSE has changed my way of thinking; meaning now I don’t see robots as magic but a real build-up object con-trolled with software. It is a great feeling … “ Emmanuel Walters-Andoh, Tarkwa Secondary, Second Year

03 ” Through RiSE, I have learnt to share ideas with people who don’t even under-stand me. I have also learnt to curb anger and frustration by avoiding the appor-tionment of blame when something goes wrong.” Kwame Osei-Agyepong, Opoku-Ware, Second Year

04 “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

05 “RiSE has made me love science and technology ..” Richard Adonteng Asiamah, Okuapeman Secondary, (ER, Co. Ed), Second Year

07 “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 rel-evant.” Ebenezer Sackitey Nyako, Ghana Senior High School (ER, Co. Ed), Second Year

08 “ … 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

09 “ RiSE has increased my confidence in approaching people I’m not familiar with …”, Dora Akusika Vondee, Accra Girls, Accra (GR –Girls),Second Year

10 “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 pro-graming of the robots was really challeng-ing and one had to keeping trying … this helped with my anger issues.”, Hilary Alison Afia Sarpong, Tema International (GR -Co. Ed), Second Year

11 “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

12 “As a result of RISE I have gained a sense of self-confidence in whatever I do. Also, it has made me develop more inter-est 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

13 “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

Year

14 “ … 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

15 “RiSE has taught me about the impor-tance of teamwork. I loved solving problems with my team mates and working together.” , Michelle Koromah Yeboah-Manu, OLA, Ho (VR, Girls), Second Year

16 “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,

17 “RiSE has instilled in me the spirit of teamwork …”, Gertrude Naa Kai Lartey, St. Mary’s, Korle Bu (GR -Girls) , Third Year

18 “As a result of RISE I have gained a sense of self-confidence in whatever I do. Also, it has made me develop more inter-est 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

19 “RiSE helped me to know how science and technology is used in solving daily prob-lems.” , Eugene Edem Kofi Amekor, Abor (VR, Co. Ed), Second Year

21 “RiSE has developed my ability to analyze problems and find effective solu-tions to them.”, Deborah Koryo Saki, Aburi Girls’ Aburi (ER, Girls), Second Year

22 “… before RISE I didn’t take ICT serious but after and during the competition I knew how beneficial it was …”, Jennifer Oforiwaa Ama Berko, Accra High School (GR -Co. Ed), First Year

06 “… 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

20 “ … 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 didn’t 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

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H I G H L I G H T S O F M E D I A E N G A G E M E N TMEDIA COVERAGE

TV Television Coverage

� BBC News, Focus on Africa TV, www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20160328

� GMT on Metro TV

� Joy TV - September 29, 2011 Noon time news program

� Metro TV – Science and Technology Noon Program

� TV3

� ViaSat 1

Radio Coverage � Unique Radio – GBC state-owned radio. carried live interview with Dr. Trebi-Ollennu

� Joy FM – Super Morning Show carried live interview with Dr. Trebi-Ollennu

� Luv FM, Kumasi, interviewed Dr. Trebi-Ollennu and RiSE 2012 students

Newspaper and Online Coverage

� Daily Graphic (online and print), October 25, 2012

� Ghanabusinessnews.com, Thursday, October 11, 2012

� Ghana News Agency, Wednesday, October 10, 2012

� U.S. State Department Blog

� MyJoyOnline.com

� Npong Balikawu Francis Blog

� www.globalnewsreel.com


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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, Konongo-Odumasi

� Anthony Joseph Buamah, U.S. Embassy � Alfred Okyere-Darko, Prempeh College � Doris Bramson, St. Mary’s � 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 appre-ciation 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 tre-mendous support.

GRAF THANKS ALL OF ITS SUPPORTERS AND MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LISTINGS. IF WE’VE MADE AN ERROR, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE APOLOGY, AND PLEASE HELP US CORRECT IT BY LETTING US KNOW AT [email protected].

US EMBASSY, GHANA

� Beatrice Budu � Jeanne Clark � Traci Mull � Lord Lamptey � Yao Kuwornu � Zainab Mahama � Samuel Nyantakyi � Sam Kent

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

CARNEGIE MELLON ENGINEERING (CIT)

� Prof. Pradeep Khosla � Prof. Bruce Krogh � Romayne Botti

ASHESI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

� Dr. Ayorkor Korsah

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, FIAPRE

� Dominic M. Kornu

GRAF

� Ushawu Ibrahim � Isaac Yeboah � Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu

OTHERS

� Ushawu Ibrahim � Isaac Yeboah � Dr. Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu

JEANNE L. CLARK

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 cer-

tificate of appreciation for outstanding performance

and lasting contributions to RiSE 2012 by GRAF.

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

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

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RiSE 2012 PICTURES

GHANA ROBOTICS ACADEMY FOUNDATION

P. BOX GP 13851Accra Central, Ghana

Phone: +233 302-679-542 (line 4)Fax: +233 302-679-549 (line 1)

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For Sponsorship contact: Dr. Yaw [email protected]

Or call on +233 267693568

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Rise2012 Report Release v1 5

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