WORLD STEM DAY
Sunshine Smiles Foundation | Young Innovators Lab – World STEM Day, Roundtable Discussion
PROGRAMME
Arrival & Registration:
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Welcome Address:
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Speaker: Adebimpe Adejumo, Founder & CEO, Sunshine Smiles Foundation
Keynote Address:
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Speaker: Mr. Abimbola Owoeye, Country Manager for Dell
Topic: Empowering the Future: The Role of Technology in Advancing STEM Education for Underprivileged Communities
Panel Discussion:
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Discussion on how digital literacy is a critical component for the future workforce.
Prof. Titi Adebayo, Mrs. Busayo Gbenga-Owoyemi, Dr. A. I. Makinde.
Q & A Session:
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM
Case Study Presentaton:
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Speaker: Local STEM Educator – Mr. Daniel Adekoya
Topic: Successful STEM Programs in Underserved Communities:
Lessons and Impact
A real-world example of a successful STEM initiative and its impact on low-income communities.
Plenary Speech:
11:15AM - 11:30AM
Speaker: Dr Akin Akinpelu
Topic: Innovative Strategies for STEM Engagement in Low-Income Schools.
11:30AM – 11:50 AM: Networking & Break
Focus Group Discussions: 11:50 AM – 12:20 PM Topics:
• Integrating STEM into existing school curriculums.
• Public-private partnerships for funding STEM education.
• Teacher training and curriculum development for STEM subjects.
Summary of Discussions & Next Steps: 12:20 PM – 12:45 PM
Present summaries of the breakout session discussions.
Propose ways to sustain STEM initiatives in Ondo State.
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks: 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
Speaker: Sunshine Smiles Foundation Representative.
Event Ends:
1PM
Thanks for coming!