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Meet 7 former NSMQ contestants who are excelling in STEM careers


Published on 2025-03-29 11:02:23 - GhanaWeb
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  • The National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) is an annual science and mathematics content-based national level quiz competition for senior high schools in Ghana.

The article from GhanaWeb highlights the achievements of seven former National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) contestants who have made significant strides in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. These individuals include Dr. Kwaku Boakye Gyamfi, who is now a lecturer at the University of Ghana; Dr. Anita Oppong-Quaicoe, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast; Dr. Michael Abrokwah, a Research Scientist at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research; Dr. Elsie Effah Kaufmann, who hosts the NSMQ and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana; Dr. Priscilla Kolibea Mante, a Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; Dr. Patrick Adebayo, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana; and Dr. Emmanuel K. Derkyi, who works as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources. Each of these former contestants has leveraged their early exposure to competitive science and math to excel in their respective fields, contributing significantly to education, research, and innovation in Ghana.

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