Transcript Yeha Science and Technology Academy
Yeha Science and Technology Academy
High School in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Mission Statement The primary mission of the Academy is to develop problem solving concepts, tools, skills, and attitudes which can be used and replicated anywhere in the world. The Academy will use state-of-the-art technologies and biocycling systems to make sure that students acquire practical and hands-on experience. Furthermore, the Academy will be committed to address critical issues such as leadership, citizenship, patriotism, character, scholarship, cooperation, recreation, service, thrift, and safety.
Location of Yeha Academy Mekelle
Principal Contact Person Dr. Getachew Tikubet Senior Scientist,
International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology
(ICIPE), Ethiopia, and Adjunct Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Stanislaus email: [email protected]
Telephone: 000 251-551073 FAX: 000 251-1-615249 Mailing Address: PO Box 3893 Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
Other Contact Persons • Dr. Edward Lamie, Professor, Computer Science Department, CSU Stanislaus, email: [email protected]
• Dr. Wayne Pierce, Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, CSU Stanislaus, email: [email protected]
• Dr. Donald Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Public Health, Nursing Department, CSU Stanislaus, email: [email protected]
Communication • Web site hosted by California State University, Stanislaus • Temporary URL: http://www.cs.csustan.edu/~lamie/yeha/ • Email list for all interested parties
Sister High Schools in Central California, USA Mariposa High School Hilmar High School
Objectives - 1 of 2 • To educate, train and develop talented young Ethiopians who will contribute to the development of their country • To develop a dynamic prototype model for the future educational system • In collaboration with other renowned educational institutions, the school will organize student exchange and competition programs
Objectives - 2 of 2 • On the basis of academic merits the school will award scholarships to outstanding students in different regions • Participation and contributions in research, technology transfer and information exchange with private, national, regional and international organizations • The model set-up will be replicated in different regions in order to contribute to the overall development of the Nation.
Unique Nature of Yeha Academy • Private and self-supporting • Service to the community • Provide serious consideration for disadvantaged students • Students work to support themselves and the school
Projected Enrollment
Third Year Second Year First Year 0 200 400 600 Enrollment 800 1000
Project Description - 1 of 3 • Highly qualified personnel • Adequate space and modern facilities • Instructional labs and support equipment • Well stocked library with Internet access • Network access in classrooms • Health services for students
Project Description - 2 of 3 • Well-equipped conference hall • Highly selective student admission • Scholarships provided to outstanding students • Financial assistance for disadvantaged and low income students • Exchange programs with other institutions
Project Description - 3 of 3 • Biofarm model for restorative development system • International standard evaluation system Note: Please send comments or suggestions in support of this initiative to: [email protected]