Mekdela Amba University is recognized for establishing and operationalizing its Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. To fulfill its goals effectively, the Center has partnered with STEM Power Ethiopia, securing financial and material support through this collaboration.
The summer program offers high school students a unique opportunity to practically apply the theoretical concepts they learn in class. It is designed to enhance their knowledge, skills, and creativity, while also encouraging students to spend their winter break engaging in beneficial activities—such as reading supplementary materials that support their regular curriculum and preparing themselves academically for the future.
Starting from Hamle 7, 2017 E.C. (July 14, 2025), the university began accepting students from grades 9 to 12, who were selected based on specific criteria. These students are being taught by university-level instructors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education.
In the 2017 E.C. summer season, the university made the necessary preparations to admit 240 students from 32 secondary schools within its support zone. However, only 140 students were actually sent to the university. This was disclosed by Mr. Meseret Abebe, Director of the Community Service and Technology Transfer Directorate, who emphasized the importance of cooperation between schools, district education offices, and the university to ensure the program’s success and continuity.
Mr. Meseret also stressed that coordinated effort from all stakeholders plays a vital role in the program’s implementation and long-term sustainability. Feedback from participating students and instructors indicates that the teaching process is progressing as planned. According to Abdurehman Mola and Selam Tefera, students from grades 10 and 12 respectively, the program has enabled them to make productive use of their winter break in a way that supports their regular education. They stated that the initiative should continue and be strengthened.
Mr. Baweka Mekuye, a Physics lecturer at the university, described the program as practical, innovation-oriented, and skill-enhancing. He noted that the delivery is supported by laboratory experiments, which not only foster creativity and critical thinking but also contribute significantly to improving the quality of education. He strongly recommended that the program continue.
