On December 27, 2016
at 6:00pm, InsightSTEM West Africa, Impact Liberia held a ceremony in Recognition of Graduation and the celebration of the launch of a New STEM Career Voyage for seven of our Campus
Ambassadors that graduated from the University of Liberia in commemoration of
the 185th Anniversary of Darwin’s launch on the HMS Beagle
Expedition.
On December 27, 1831, Charles Darwin went on board HMS Beagle in Devon port (Plymouth). For five years, the naturalist traveled around the world in the 90-foot - (27.4 meter-) long and 24 - foot (7.4 - meter-) wide three-mast ship. On October 2, 1836, the ship reached English shores again.
Originally, the Beagle had served the Royal Navy as a survey ship. However, it became famous through the expedition with Charles Darwin. The exotic animal world of Australia fascinated Charles Darwin and baffled him: "Anyone who has faith in his own reasoning is sure to cry out: 'Surely there have been two creators at work here - one for Australia and one for the rest of the world."
In summer 1833, Darwin came across rheas that looked very different from each other and asked himself why the Almighty has created two such closely related species, whose environments hardly differed. In his work The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle Darwin described every single species of animal that he studied, such as the vampire bats.
On December 27, 1831, Charles Darwin went on board HMS Beagle in Devon port (Plymouth). For five years, the naturalist traveled around the world in the 90-foot - (27.4 meter-) long and 24 - foot (7.4 - meter-) wide three-mast ship. On October 2, 1836, the ship reached English shores again.
Originally, the Beagle had served the Royal Navy as a survey ship. However, it became famous through the expedition with Charles Darwin. The exotic animal world of Australia fascinated Charles Darwin and baffled him: "Anyone who has faith in his own reasoning is sure to cry out: 'Surely there have been two creators at work here - one for Australia and one for the rest of the world."
In summer 1833, Darwin came across rheas that looked very different from each other and asked himself why the Almighty has created two such closely related species, whose environments hardly differed. In his work The Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle Darwin described every single species of animal that he studied, such as the vampire bats.
The program was
intended to recognize those campus ambassadors that graduated from the
University of Liberia as they start their new STEM career voyage as the same day marks the 185th anniversary of Charles Darwin's launch on the HMS Beagle Expedition . The ceremony
was gracefully attended by Theresa Jolokleh (Representative, Ministry of
Education), Araminta Nyekan and Leeneh Kiamu (Representative, Liberia Institute for the Promotion of Academic Excellence), Darlington
Fiajue (Executive Director, Save the Future Foundation International, Liberia),
and representatives from Save the Children-Liberia, Liberia Association of
Female Engineers, IBIS, University of Liberia, Stella Maris Polytechnic, United
Methodist University, amongst others. In addition, the InsightSTEM West Africa Coordinator, KinderSTEM West Africa Director and all of the executive members of the Local Impact Committee – Liberia, the
graduates along with friends, and affiliates.
Salia Sheriff,
Co-Chairman of the Liberia Local Impact Committeem- Liberia and the Masters of Ceremony, spoke on the overview of the
program, explaining the importance of the program and how much it means to
InsightSTEM. He also explained the importance of InsightSTEM's Young STEM
Professional Program.
Theresa Jolokleh, served as the Guest Speaker of the unique program. She spoke on the importance of
STEM Education and urged the graduates to keep focus and continue their STEM
career in order to improve the STEM areas of our beloved country and the
universe at large, motivating them to follow their dreams and
aspirations. After her deliberations, she presented certificates of recognition
and ushered them in their new STEM professions. Afterward, everyone celebrated
with their certificates and the program was concluded.
Meet our graduates from the
University of Liberia
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| From left: Jarka Nicolas, Perry Newray, Momo Kanneh, Maximus Fahnbulleh, Varfee A. Siryon, Francis Maweah and Simmie S. Nyanfor, Jr. |
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| BSc. Biology University of Liberia |
NICHOLAS
JARKA
July 9, 2008, Nicholas Jarka graduated from Central Site High School with preeminence, receiving
both his High School Diploma and WAEC Certificate, Cavalla Rubber Corporation School System. Two years after his
graduation, he enrolled at the T. J. R.
Faulkner College of Science and Technology, University of Liberia to study
Biology major with minor in a Chemistry.
He made a significant impact at the college, serving as Teacher
Assistant just before his graduation. On December 7, 2016, he earned his
Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Degree in Biology from the University Of Liberia and
subsequently passing the School Of Pharmacy Aptitude Test and Interview thus
qualifying him as a student of that professional institution in that same year.
Nicholas Jarka is currently a first year student of the School of Pharmacy, University Of Liberia, studying for a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Being an astute student of the Natural Sciences and having a lot of zest for education and how to contribute to his nation, decided to
join InsightSTEM on August 24, 2015. Since acquiring his membership in 2015, InsightSTEM has help him meet with other science students sharing similar
aspirations and impacted his life in so many aspects. Nicholas Jarka is humbled to
be a member of this Noble quest that has amalgamated Science scholars in order
to enhance their dreams and aspirations in the sciences.
With the quality of information he has received from InsightSTEM, he has identified a very big gap in the Health sector of Liberia
and decided to fill those gaps by doing a post-graduate degree in
Pharmacotherapy and Psychiatry Pharmacy, as Liberia has only one Pharmacotherapist and no known Psychiatry Pharmacist. As a young man with much passion for education, he looks forward to obtaining a scholarship so as to further his education in the area
of Pharmacy at any post-graduate.
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| Momo Kanneh BSc. Biology University of Liberia |
MOMO KANNEH
Momo Kush Kanneh completed his primary and secondary
education in 2009 obtaining High School Diploma and West Africa Examination
Council (WAEC) Certificate from Len Miller High School.
Momo attended the University of Liberia in 2010 to study Biology as his Major with a Chemistry Minor. After six years of hard work and commitment, he graduated from the University of
Liberia with a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Degree in Biology on December 7, 2016.
Along the way, he earned certificates in Microsoft office Suite
and Compt. A+ at the Consult IT Solution in 2009 and 2010 respectively. He also obtained a Diploma in Project Management from
the Progressive Youth Ministry.
Momo Kush Kanneh is Children Superintendent at the Bethel Cathedral of
Hope; present General Secretary for the Tweh Johnsonville Community Youth and Chaplain General for a not for profit Christian organization: the
Progressive Youth Ministry. Momo wishes to become one of the world's renowned
cardiologists with the help of InsightSTEM. He believes with such he can make vital contributions to the institution and the world at large.
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| BSc, Biology University of Liberia |
FRANCIS MAWEAH, JR
Francis Maweah Jr. graduated from
St. Peters Lutheran High School as a honor student in 2011. He matriculated that
same year, to the University of Liberia, majoring in Biology. Graduated from
the University of Liberia with honor (Magna cum laude) in 2016. Currently studying general medicine
at A.M. Dogliotti college of Medicine.
Academic achievements:
Academic excellence
award, 2016-UL Scholar program
Academic honor award, 2016-college of science, UL
President honor society (PHS), UL 2012-2013
Deans honor scholar
award, 2014-2015 UL
Best quizzer award, St Peters Lutheran-2011
Leadership:
Network officer- InsightSTEM LIC Liberia, 2016
Youth secretary, Lakpazee community-2016
Vice president, BIOSSA-UL, 2015-2016
Vice president and
secretary, LUX in Tenebris scholar program UL
2014-2016
Captain, quizzing team, St. Peter Lutheran high school 2010-2011
Contributions to
insightSTEM
The Head of a networking team that was instrumental in the
recruitment of teachers, students, and campus ambassadors to participate in the
teacher, high school scholar, and teacher partnership workshops.
How did insightSTEM
contributed
Relationship building, networking with institutions,
entrusting leadership role, opportunity to improve on media productivity
skills, and participating in STEM workshops.
InsightSTEM
contribution to his future ambition:
- Link him with experts such as medical doctors (cardiologists)
- Enable him to become a Young STEM Professional
- Scholarship recommendations
- Conduct medically related workshops
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| BSc. Biology University of Liberia |
SIMMIE S. NYANFOR, JR
Simmie S. Nyanfor, Jr. began his junior and senior secondary education at
the SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School, Central Matadi, Sinkor. At the
institution, Simmie demonstrated extreme leadership role and academic
excellence. He held the Press Club, Quizzing and Debate Club, provide
tutorials, and also served as Food Advisory Prefect and Assistant Prefect of the
School. Simmie was always a Principal List Student and All time scholar. Upon
his graduation on September 27, 2009, Simmie graduated as the
Salutatorian of his class having 96.4 average. He was also awarded several
certificates as being the best biology, chemistry and mathematics student.
After earning his High School Diploma and West
African Examination Council Cerificate, Simmie enrolled at the International Institute of Computer Science and Man Power Development where he earned Diploma
in Computer Science.
Due to the passion of becoming a Medical Doctor, he enrolled
at the T.J.R. Faulkner College of Science and Technology, University of
Liberia, to major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. He graduated on December
7, 2016, with a BSc Degree in Biology and is waiting upon acceptance into the
Graduate School.
Simmie joined InsightSTEM in February 2016 as a Campus
Ambassador at the University of Liberia. In March 2016, Simmie was appointed West Africa
Coordinator for InsightSTEM. Under his leadership, he held the first ever "West Africa Planning and Professional Development Week" facilitated by Dr. Jacob
Noel-Storr (InsightSTEM President) and impacted over 150 students, teachers and Young STEM Professionals. He has held several other programs in Liberia and has expanded InsightSTEM to eleven (11) countries in Africa, leading a cadre
of over 350 campus ambassadors, Young STEM Professionals and high school
scholars.
Simmie is the founder and CEO of Innovision: a Science and
Technology enterprise; as well as the founder and Executive Director of Youth for Better-
Africa: a platform to identify, Support and Promote Potentials in fellow
Young People, to promote self-development of Africa through higher vision. He served as a volunteer at SMART-Liberia, LIPACE and many
other youth and educational-based organizations.
Simmie aims to transform
Africa to a first-world continent by 2030, where every human has equal
opportunity to maximize their potential. His interest is in development and sustainability, with a focus
on STEM education and Health. He is passionate about widening his knowledge to
create a world better for all.
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| BSc. Biology University of Liberia |
VARFEE A. SIRYON
Varfee A. Siryon
He then matriculated to the
University of Liberia, where he studied with a Biology major and Chemistry minor.
During his time at the University of Liberia, he worked in several student
leadership capacities. He first served as the Academic Committee Chairman of
the Biology Sciences Students’ Association-Students Initiative, where he was
tasked with the responsibility of organizing academic activities such as
tutorials for students facing difficulties with lessons, and biological
sciences debates among students of the department. He later served as Chairman of
the National Life Sciences Students Association of Liberia –University of
Liberia chapter.
He became a member of InsightSTEM on March 12, 2016, where he
assumed the role of Campus Ambassador Representative. Being a member of InsightSTEM has broadened his mind to the diversity of STEM career, which was never in his thoughts. InsightSTEM has had a tremendous impact on his career
development, through career development workshops and STEM
exploration networking. InsightSTEM has enhanced his mentor and mentee
development skills, which are used to get young interested STEM scholars to reach their desired level.
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| BSc. Biology University of Liberia |
PERRY Z. NEWRAY
Perry Z. Newray Jr graduated from the Monrovia College Industrial Training School. During his days in
the Monrovia College, he scooped numerous accolades and graduated with honor of his
class.
After his graduation from high school, he matriculated to the
University of Liberia, T.J.R Faulkner College of Science and Technology, where
he studied with a Biology major and a Chemistry minor. During his days at the University
of Liberia he served the Biological Sciences Student Association and
served in many positions, such as Secretary General, Financial Secretary, and Coordinator of seven standing committees.
Perry Newray is a 2016 graduate of the University of Liberia
with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
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