Yeha Science and Technology Academy High School in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Mission Statement The primary mission of the Academy is to develop problem solving concepts, tools, skills, and attitudes which can be used and replicated anywhere in the world. The Academy will use state-of-the-art technologies and biocycling systems to make sure that students acquire practical and hands-on experience. Furthermore, the Academy will be committed to address critical issues such as leadership, citizenship, patriotism, character, scholarship, cooperation, recreation, service, thrift, and safety.

Location of Yeha Academy Mekelle

Principal Contact Person Dr. Getachew Tikubet Senior Scientist, International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Ethiopia, and Adjunct Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Stanislaus email: g.tikubet@cgiar.org Telephone: 000 251-551073 FAX: 000 251-1-615249 Mailing Address: PO Box 3893 Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Other Contact Persons Dr. Edward Lamie, Professor, Computer Science Department, CSU Stanislaus, email: Lamie@altair.csustan.edu Dr. Wayne Pierce, Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, CSU Stanislaus, email: waynep@chem.csustan.edu Dr. Donald Johnson, Adjunct Professor of Public Health, Nursing Department, CSU Stanislaus, email: DCJohnson@stan.csustan.edu

Communication Web site hosted by California State University, Stanislaus Temporary URL: http://www.cs.csustan.edu/~lamie/yeha/ Email list for all interested parties

Sister High Schools in Central California, USA Mariposa High School Hilmar High School

Objectives - 1 of 2 To educate, train and develop talented young Ethiopians who will contribute to the development of their country To develop a dynamic prototype model for the future educational system In collaboration with other renowned educational institutions, the school will organize student exchange and competition programs

Objectives - 2 of 2 On the basis of academic merits the school will award scholarships to outstanding students in different regions Participation and contributions in research, technology transfer and information exchange with private, national, regional and international organizations The model set-up will be replicated in different regions in order to contribute to the overall development of the Nation.

Unique Nature of Yeha Academy Private and self-supporting Service to the community Provide serious consideration for disadvantaged students Students work to support themselves and the school

Project Description - 1 of 3 Highly qualified personnel Adequate space and modern facilities Instructional labs and support equipment Well stocked library with Internet access Network access in classrooms Health services for students

Project Description - 2 of 3 Well-equipped conference hall Highly selective student admission Scholarships provided to outstanding students Financial assistance for disadvantaged and low income students Exchange programs with other institutions

Project Description - 3 of 3 Biofarm model for restorative development system International standard evaluation system Note: Please send comments or suggestions in support of this initiative to: g.tikubet@cgiar.org or Lamie@altair.csustan.edu Y