by Okinyi Francis
Borrowing from the words of perhaps the world’s greatest innovator Thomas Edison alias the Wizard of Menlopark “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up” .The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time.Tens of innovators flooded the halls of Multimedia University’s conference hall starting from 8.00am on the 26th of Feb for the three day event with their innovations clutched.This was the fifth time in a row the institution has held such a prestigious event in the world of academia.Innovation weeks attract some of the finest brains in not only science and technology but also in arts.This time the innovation was so open and not limited to only science and technology.Innovation ideally is any exploit that would make the world a better place and the quality of improved.New entries were recorded from the faculty of media and communication under the tutelage of the film department when their feature film “Wema” screened for the first time since production in front of the mammoth crowd of intellects .The film which tends to show how students exploit different avenues like science and technology to survive while in University.The film indeed is a unique tool, as arts change perceptions and attitude.The film sensitizing on the importance of science and technology and its adoption among students.
Some of the items showcased were from resident students while others were from other Universities.One of the award winning innovations was the smart Bin which is a concept of two Multimedia university students in the faculty of Engineering ,an incorporation of tech into how wastes are sampled and clients rewarded with bonus points.
Guests speakers were no exception and some of the men who graced this occasion were the high and mighty in the fields of science and technology ,governance and career development who urged students to venture more in the field of sciences.Mr. Anderson Maina the Registrar in charge of Research and innovation and Professor Paul Mbatia the DVC in charge of Academic Affairs Research and innovation were the main organizers of the event. One thing that was prominent from the speakers was the need for students to enroll in technical and vocational institutes to build on the skill sets they posses.
There were more male innovators as compared to their female counterparts.The male ratio was 3:1 for every three male innovators recorded one was female a worrying trend.This should be looked at with a keen interest and effort made to persuade more ladies to venture into Science and Technology.
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