...come and hear a thought provoking presentation by the founders of the Nicolas Robinson School in Ethiopia, Max and Kathryn Robinson that demonstrates “engineering and technology in action”. Max and Kathryn Robinson founded Rainbows4children in 2004 with the aim of breaking the cycle of poverty in Mekele, north Ethiopia by educating the poorest children to the highest level. Ethiopia has the ambition to become a middle-income country by 2025. To achieve this aim she must industrialise and educate engineers and scientists to a high standard.
More than 1400 children are being educated at the Nicolas Robinson School from kindergarten entry level to grade 12. 180 students have now graduated from the school and are following science courses at universities throughout the country. The Nicolas Robinson School is rated the best school in the state and also aims to teach the children sustainable technologies by leading by example at the school.
Kathryn and Max have successfully blended Education, Science and Technology to bring opportunities to children as they develop into adulthood and support their achievements’ to provide a foundation for the future.
Max and Kathryn will present their project and explain how engineering is so essential to the success of the school and the future of Ethiopia.
This event will demonstrate to those who attend; the importance of science, engineering and technology to the students of the Nicolas Robinson School not only in theory but in practical terms across many disciplines which is supported by the IET globally. These potential “engineers” of the future may well become IET members and support the ambitions of Ethiopia.
Attendees will be led through a journey upon which they may even want to use their own skills to support this initiative in Ethiopia first hand or encourage others to appreciate that Engineering and Technology of any discipline is a key to the future and crosses all boundaries.
For more information please view their web site; www.rainbows4children.org
This uplifting event will be held on:
The venue is Müllerstrasse 16, 8004 Zurich
This event is free and attendees are free to bring guests.
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