Over the past week, the landscape of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Ghana has seen several meaningful developments particularly in education and outreach. Here are the standout STEM News stories and why each matters for both the science community and the wider public.

1. Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Expands STEM Project to 800 Schools

Source: The Custodian GH Online — “KOICA expands STEM project to 800 schools in Ghana” (22 October 2025) The Custodian Newspaper Online

KOICA’s Girls’ STEM Project, initially operating in the Central and Eastern Regions, is being scaled up to reach 800 schools nationwide. The project focuses on encouraging female participation in STEM, training teachers in interactive STEM methods, and running after-school STEM sessions. The Custodian Newspaper Online

Why it’s significant:

• Scaling to 800 schools implies a major investment in STEM education infrastructure and access.
• Emphasising girls in STEM helps address gender disparities in science and technology fields.
• By training teachers and upgrading pedagogy, the impact is not just on students but on how STEM is taught—a systemic change.
• For Ghana STEM news, this signals that we are moving beyond pilot projects to substantial national reach.

2. Molex Foundation Africa Hosts Second “SHEROES in STEM” Boot-camp for Girls

Source: Molex Foundation Africa website — “Molex Foundation Africa Hosts Second SHEROES in STEM Bootcamp to Advance Girls’ Participation in Science and Technology” (5 days ago) Molex Foundation

The Foundation held its second boot-camp aimed at young girls in Ghana to encourage their participation in STEM. The “SHEROES in STEM” initiative involves workshops, role-models, hands-on activities and mentoring in science and technology. Molex Foundation

Why it’s significant:

• Reinforces the importance of representation and early engagement for girls in STEM.
• Boot-camp format gives experiential exposure rather than just lecture-style—important for sparking interest.
• Adds to the narrative that Ghana’s STEM ecosystem is paying attention to diversity and inclusion, not just infrastructure.
• In Ghana STEM news, it shows the complementarity of global foundations and local efforts in strengthening the STEM pipeline.

3. Nuclear Science Outreach Reaches Primary Students at Ghana Police Model Basic School

Source: MyJoyOnline — “Ghana Police Model Basic School hosts groundbreaking nuclear science outreach” (25 October 2025) MyJoyOnline

The African Centre for Nuclear Education & Training (ACNET), in partnership with youth-focused educational organisation Passion Bearers Worldwide, conducted a nuclear-science outreach programme at the Ghana Police Model Basic School in Accra. Over 260 students experienced interactive demonstrations, discussions about nuclear science and encouragement to consider careers in STEM. MyJoyOnline

Why it’s significant:

• Early exposure to advanced topics (like nuclear science) helps broaden student horizons and challenge conventional views of what STEM careers look like.
• The outreach aims not only to teach facts but to inspire identity: “I can be a scientist”. This is crucial in building the STEM pipeline.
• For Ghana STEM news, this story shows that beyond secondary or tertiary level, efforts are being made at the basic school level to nurture interest and ambition.

4. Frank Owusu, Ghanaian Innovator, Named Runner-Up in Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Source: Wikipedia entry — “Frank Owusu (innovator)” (date 2025-10-17) Wikipedia

Frank Owusu (a Ghanaian engineer) was recognised as a runner-up in the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his smart water-quality monitoring system “Aquamet”, developed for fish-farms and aquaculture. Wikipedia

Why it’s significant:

• Innovation that applies directly to local challenges (water quality, aquaculture) is highly relevant both economically and socially.
• International recognition (Africa Prize) gives Ghanaian innovators global visibility and potentially access to networks and funding.
• For Ghana STEM news, this is a demonstration that Ghana is producing home-grown tech solutions with global quality

5. MOBEX Africa Tech Expo & Innovation Conference 2025

MOBEX Africa is acting as a major convening and innovation-platform in Ghana’s tech ecosystem, showing how Digital transformation and financial inclusion are becoming core parts of STEM and tech coverage.

• At the Bank of Ghana Tech Expo & Innovation Conference 2025, the Deputy Governor noted the role of MOBEX Africa in advancing Ghana’s digital finance infrastructure. CitiNewsroom.com+1
• The Minister for Communications, Digital Technology & Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, speaking at the MOBEX Africa Tech Expo & Innovation Conference 2025, reaffirmed Ghana’s digital agenda and announced a $1 billion Ghana–UAE Innovation & Technology Hub. Ministry of Communications
• An event titled “MOBEX Africa Partnership Day” marks a decade of digital collaboration, bringing together industry, regulators and tech stakeholders. The Business & Financial Times+1

6. University Rankings in Ghana

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has maintained its position as the top university in Ghana and West Africa according to the THE World University Rankings 2026, while The University of Ghana (UG) emerged as the top ranked university in Ghana and placed second in West Africa in the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, at 187th globally.

Why significant:

• For STEM news, university rankings are a signal of research strength, investment in science and technology, and institutional capacity.
• Seeing Ghanaian institutions appear strongly in global ranking tables shows the national STEM ecosystem is gaining international visibility.
• This can affect funding, collaborations, student attraction, and talent retention — all relevant topics for your capacity-building and outreach activities.