ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AMINA SHIGA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Yelwa Campus | Bauchi, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 4 & UNAI 3 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: TechEdGuard
The TechEdGuard project is a student-led initiative dedicated to equipping secondary school students with essential technology education skills and fostering a passion for innovation. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal #4 (Quality Education), the project aims to positively impact local communities by reducing the likelihood of youth engagement in illegal activities through constructive technology engagement.
Key components of the project include the development of a tailored technology education curriculum, the creation of educational materials, and the establishment of partnerships with local schools and educational institutions. The project also emphasizes mentorship programs, technology access for underprivileged students, community engagement events, and continuous impact assessment to ensure effectiveness.
Through diverse activities such as coding workshops, robotics programs, STEM challenges, and virtual events covering topics like social media, AI, and graphic design, the TechEdGuard project strives to create a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment. The initiative leverages online platforms, including a GitHub repository, and social media channels to raise awareness, facilitate collaboration, and showcase the achievements of the participating students. Ultimately, the TechEdGuard project envisions a future where technology is harnessed as a tool for positive change, contributing to the development of a tech-savvy and empowered generation.
About the Millennium Fellow
Amina Shiga is an undergraduate mechatronics and systems engineering student at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi Nigeria. Amina is passionate about how the individual can have an impact on the society and world at large through technology. As a Nigerian student , her main focus is on the challenges in the education sector. Through her project , she hopes to help the region leverage on technology to improve the teaching and learning experience of students and teachers. After she graduates, Amina plans to earn a master's degree in artificial intelligence and work in the field of technology and education.