Seatec Telecom Services Limited, in partnership with the Sankofa GirlsinScience Foundation, the KNUST Photonics Student Chapter, and the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory, has successfully organized a two-day STEM education workshop in Ghana themed “Science Outreach Program – Introduction to Optics.”
The interactive optics and photonics workshop featured seven engaging sessions for students from Community 8 No. 4 JHS, Baatsona TMA B JHS, and St. Ignatius of Loyola School, helping young learners discover how science and technology shape the world around them.
Seatec’s Commitment to STEM Education in Ghana
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, Seatec continues to invest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities for young people across Ghana.
This latest outreach program focused on exposing students—especially girls and young women—to future career paths in science, engineering, innovation, and technology.
International Expert Leads Optics Workshop
Students were honored to learn from Mr. Terrance Kessler, a Senior Research Engineer, former Diversity Manager, and elected Fellow of Optica, who traveled from Rochester, New York, USA to lead the sessions.
Mr. Kessler is internationally known for pioneering innovations in large-aperture optics, fusion technology, and chirped-pulse amplification lasers, making this an exceptional learning opportunity for students in Ghana.
Students Learn Refraction, Diffraction and Light Science
During the sessions, students explored the science of light through practical demonstrations and discussions. Key topics included:
- Refraction of light
- Diffraction of light
- Diffraction gratings
- Applications of optics and photonics
- Laser technology
- Holographic imaging
By using live demonstrations instead of theory alone, students were able to understand complex science concepts in a simple, exciting, and memorable way.
Hologram Demonstration Captivates Students
One of the highlights of the outreach program was a holographic demonstration featuring a projected image of former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.
Students learned how light can be manipulated to create holograms and how pulsed lasers play a major role in advanced imaging systems.
Why Study Science? A Powerful Student Question
During one session, a student asked:
“Terry, why do we have to study all of this?”
Mr. Kessler explained that the goal was not to force students into physics or optics careers, but to expose them to opportunities so they can make informed decisions about their future.
He also emphasized that science succeeds through many professions and disciplines working together.
Why STEM Outreach Matters in Ghana
Programs like this are essential for building the next generation of Ghanaian innovators, engineers, scientists, and technology leaders.
By giving students access to real-world STEM experiences, Seatec and its partners are helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and future careers.
Seatec Empowering Future Innovators
Seatec Telecom Services Limited remains committed to supporting education, innovation, and youth development through impactful CSR initiatives.
For these students, light was not only explained.
It was experienced.
