As part of the IDEATHON challenge, selected schools and teachers will participate in a boot camp at the University of Cape Coast from March 18th to 22nd, 2024. This intensive program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle air pollution through research and innovation.
The boot camp will feature presentations from a variety of experts, helping students refine their initial ideas and develop creative solutions. The program closes on March 22nd with a final pitch competition and awards ceremony to recognize the most promising solutions.
AGENDA
Day 1
Welcome Address – Benedicta Aggrey
Opening Remarks – USA Embassy Rep
Air Pollution Situation in Ghana and Overview of GHAir & Breathe Accra Project- Prof. Kofi Amegah
Lunch Break
Brainstorming session by schools – Teachers and Globe Reps
Snack Break
Brainstorming session by schools- Teachers and Globe Reps
Day 2
Review of Day 1 activities
Integrating Air Quality Awareness in School
Curriculum
Approaches for formulating ideas – Prof. Isaac Buabeng
Environmental and Ecosystem Consequences of Air Pollution – Dr. Christiana Odumah Anderson
Lunch Break
Leveraging IoT and Smart Technologies for Air Quality Management: The Breathe Accra Example – Andrews Ankomahene
Snack Break
Brainstorming session by schools – Teachers and Globe Rep
Review of Day 2 activities – Kelvin Yeboah
Air Quality Management; from the development of sensors to monitoring and policy action: The African Story – Richard Sserunjogi, AirQo
Real-time Air Quality Data Collection, Analysis and Visualization – Patrick Attey Yeboah
Lunch Break
Engaging communities for clean air: The GHAir / Breathe Accra Experience – Kelvin Yeboah
Communication and advocacy for clean air: The GHAir / Breathe Accra Experience – Benedicta Aggrey
Snack Break
Brainstorming sessions by schools– Teachers and Globe Rep
Opening Remarks – Prof. Amegah / US Embassy Rep
Presentation Rules and Housekeeping – Kelvin Yeboah
Presentations and Assessment
Lunch Break
Announcement of Results – Prof. Isaac Buabeng
Overview of Globe Activities & Presentation of Awards- Globe Rep
Closing Remarks
