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A noteworthy highlight from one of the sessions was a tour of the Appleton Estate in St. Elizabeth by twelve students, courtesy of Joy. The Tech for Science Program was also expanded, with fellows from the Building Out Our STEM Teacher (BOOST) program contributing an additional laptop. Additionally, through a collaborative effort involving WIGTON Windfarm Ltd, The UWI Development and Endowment Fund (UWIDEF), and The UWI Mona Guild, two undergraduate students were gifted laptops. In an effort to enhance academic readiness for Semester 2, 2022–2023 academic year, the annual Study Skills Workshop was hosted. The format was restructured to provide a more immersive experience for the students. The result was two full days of workshop activities on January 20–21, 2023, with students choosing to attend one day. A total of 288 students from all levels actively participated in activities designed to help them identify their unique learning styles, create learning profiles, develop effective time management strategies, and construct personalized study schedules. They also gained an understanding of the science of learning and the study cycle. The Faculty participated in the OSSD-led Career Month observed in February 2023. A panel included Chemistry alum Czerne Reid, from the University of Florida. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) partnered with the Walking in Her Footsteps program, conceptualized by the faculty, which is now dubbed UWI-UNESCO Walking in Her Footsteps. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 9, 2023, a networking reception was held for the mentors and mentees. Twenty-seven girls from The University of the West Indies, Mona (The UWI Mona) and the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja), studying mathematics, physics, life sciences, chemistry, geography and geology, biotechnology, computer sciences, and applied sciences were paired with female STEM professionals from the private and public sectors. The activities executed included the STEM Tour (supported by Juici Patties) to Huawei, CEMEX, NPI, and ICENS, a Shadowing Event, and Community-based projects. A group of female students participated in the National Commission on Science and Technology STEM Mentee Workshop on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, under the Walking in Her Footsteps program. Two final-year Geography majors in the Faculty of Science and Technology attended the YouthMappers Leadership Fellowship Summit held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from January 3 to 13, 2023. This summit offered an invaluable opportunity for these students to delve into the realm of GIS Science and its pivotal role in constructing resilient communities. As a result of their enriching experience, the YouthMapper Mona Chapter was officially launched on March 30, 2023.
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