The YM Labs Program - Building an Inclusive and Sustainable STEAM Education for the Future.
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, social inequities, and economic disparities, the international community has rallied around the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a visionary roadmap for a more equitable and sustainable future. Our competition provides a comprehensive analysis of the progress, challenges, and opportunities associated with the implementation of the SDGs. Focusing on the interlinkages between the 17 goals, we explore the intricate web of relationships that underpin sustainable development and underscore the importance of a holistic approach.
The AIRTAD Robotics Competition emerges as a transformative platform, dedicated to empowering the youth through immersive experiences with cutting-edge IT equipment and gadgets. The competition is designed to cultivate interest and proficiency in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) among young minds, fostering a generation of advocates and pioneers committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Participants gain access to state-of-the-art robotics technologies, stimulating their curiosity and creativity while nurturing critical problem-solving skills. The competition's core objective is to inspire a passion for STEAM-related fields, laying the foundation for future leaders who can drive technological advancements in alignment with the SDGs.
The event encompasses various challenges that not only showcase participants' technical prowess but also encourage collaborative thinking and real-world problem-solving. By engaging with advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and other IT innovations, participants are exposed to the vast potential of these technologies in addressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality.
2023 SDG Focus Areas
Goal 2:
Agriculture
Goal 13:
Climate Change
Goal 6:
Sanitation
Goal 3:
Healthcare
Goal 4:
Education
Goal 7:
Affordable & Clean Energy
Teams with Pictures
Yamoransa Model Lab 1
Yamoransa, Central Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 2
Gbawe, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 3
Sekyedumase, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 3.1
Akrokeri, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 4
Choggu, Northern Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 4.1
Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 5
Kyebi, Eastern Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 6
Peki-Avetile, Volta Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 7
Nkonya, Oti Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 9
Bomaa, Ahafo Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 10
Tuobodom, Bono East Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 11
Juaboso, Western North Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab 12
Nkrankwanta, Bono Region, Ghana
Yamoransa Model Lab
Banjul, Gambia
Facts and Numbers
Competition Structure
Competition Format:
- The competitions was framed in two stages; Preliminary & Final Stages
- It consisted of a combination of both EDULab & Makerspace Questions, but split into sections.
- The preliminary stages consisted of 3 groups where each group had 4 teams (labs)
- The semi-final stages consisted of the winner & first runner ups from the group stages
- The final consisted of the winner, first-runner up and second-runner up of the semi-final stage.
The competitions were for two divisions which were the basic level and the secondary level.
| Preliminary Group Stages (YM Labs 1 - 12) | ||
| Number of Labs | Rounds | Duration |
| Twelve labs (12): Categorized into 3 Groups (4 Teams/Labs in each group) | Round One (1): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions | 45 minutes/per each group session |
| Round Two (2): Projects on Ozobot & Arduino | ||
| Competition Finals (YM Labs 1 - 12) | ||
| Number of Labs | Rounds | Duration |
| Six labs (6):Winner & First Runner Up of each group. | Round One (1): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions (Basic Questions) | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Round Two (2): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions (Advanced Questions) | ||
| Round Three (3): Project on Lego | ||
| Ultimate Competition (YM Lab 3.1, Gambia, Team O'reilly & Teshie Presec) | ||
| Number of Labs | Rounds | Duration |
| Four Teams/Labs (4) | Round One (1): Close-ended ICT/Makerspace STEAM questions | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Round Two (2): Project on Ozobot or Arduino | ||
| Round Three (3): Project on Lego | ||
Competition Winners
| Basic Level Competition Winners | Secondary Level Competition Winners |
| Winners: Yamoransa Model lab 2, Gbawe, Greater Accra Region
First Runner-up: Yamoransa Model Lab 3, Sekyedumase, Ashanti Region Second Runner-up: Yamoransa Model Lab 10, Tuobodom, Bono East Region |
Winners: Yamoransa Model Lab 3.1, Akrokeri, Ashanti Region
First Runner-up: Yamoransa Model Lab Gambia, Banjul |
| Most Innovative Product | |
| Winners: Yamoransa Model Lab 13, Peki, Volta Region | |
