Go to STEM Academy in Brazil, Egypt and USA

By: Wafaa Fayez

CAIRO, Feb. 3 (SEE)- The Brazil BP Global STEM Academy, based in the coastal town of Natal, will pe into the subjects of energy and innovation.The educational program will mainly take place at the Instituto Federal (IF), a high school and university education institute in Natal.

Apart from classes and labs at IF, scholarship winners will take part in several activities and excursions supported by outside organizations – such as participating in the state science fair; visiting solar, Aeolic and thermal power plants; and attending a conference at the International Physics Institute.

Students will also be introduced to employees at BP in Brazil, providing them with an excellent opportunity to meet and be inspired by people working in STEM fields and to create valuable connections for the future.

Last, but not least, the scholarship winners will strengthen their intercultural and language skills by spending a weekend with an AFS-vetted and approved Brazilian host family, join Portuguese language classes and participate in AFS-led workshops on active global citizenship

USA: July 7- August 1

The USA BP Global STEM Academy will be based in the most perse city in America – Houston, Texas.  Alive with energy and rich in persity, this world-class city is home to a vibrant economy, a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions.

The Houston Academy will give students the opportunity to thoroughly explore STEM subjects, with a focus on technology, energy and regional exploration that will enrich student skills and awaken their curiosity.

Apart from the hands-on workshops and classes, students will visit BP’s US headquarters, and meet with BP leaders and inspiring STEM professionals, giving them an opportunity to discuss real-world innovation and learn about the energy transition.

  Students will also have the opportunity to tour critical regional institutions, like NASA’s Johnson Space Center, that have led the United States and the world on a continuing adventure of human exploration, discovery and achievement.

Egypt: June 27-July 23

The Egypt BP Global STEM Academy, based in the sprawling capital Cairo, will give students the opportunity to thoroughly explore STEM subjects, with a focus on technology and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

To provide the participants with an experience that will enrich their skills and awaken their curiosity, the Egypt BP Global STEM Academy has partnered with the Information Technology Institute (ITI) – a pioneering national institute that applies an empirical learning approach to technological development challenges – and organizations with expertise in sustainable development and climate change for its classes and workshops.

Apart from the workshops and classes, students will also meet with local representatives from BP, giving them a great opportunity to meet and be inspired by people working in STEM fields and to create valuable connections for the future.

Last, but not least, students will get to encounter Egyptian culture and enhance their language and intercultural skills by living with AFS-vetted and approved host families, participating in Arabic language classes, as well as visiting the many ancient and important historical sites of Egypt.