The chapter was founded in 2014 by the students of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Working in cooperation with the university, the chapter focuses on projects in Jerusalem, and has recently launched its first international project in Ethiopia. More than 15 students from various fields, from mathematics to environmental studies, are taking part in the chapter’s projects.
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"Makers" Project
The Makers project strives to introduce the world of renewable energies to technology-oriented high schools in Jerusalem, by establishing a hands-on green technology workshop where high-school pupils will work with university students to construct renewable energy devices. Working in cooperation with education experts, the students are developing a curriculum that will guide the pupils through the stages of the engineering project, allowing them to experience the creative side of engineering.
EthioPi
The project goal is to improve computer science education in Tigray, a region of Ethiopia.
Most of the high schools in Tigray lack properly equipped computer labs that are necessary for practical computer science education. Our mission is to provide Raspberry Pi computer labs to 7 high schools in Tigray. In addition, the students will teach local engineering students how to build a functioning Raspberry Pi computer lab in order to promote further constructions of computer labs.
