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National President's Welcome Message

“To become a dominant voice in Science and Technology advocacy by promoting and popularizing Science and Technology to meet national developmental needs.”

Scientist of the Week
Prof. Moses Jojo. Eghan

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Prof Eghan holds PhD and MPhil degrees in Physics from University of Cape Coast (UCC) and ...

Events

10
Oct
19th Biennial Workshop of the Ghana Science Association (GSA)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Regional Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES) - University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Bono Region
07
Sep
30
Sep

Conferences & Workshops

For the love of the Ghana Science Association

10
Branches
5200
General Membership
1200
Members in Good Standing
17
National Executive Members

ACHIEVEMENTS

Issues of national importance have been regularly and consistently highlighted at biennial workshops, conferences etc. The Association has made significant recommendations to government that have resulted in formulation and implementation of policies and creation of institutions that have benefited the Ghanaian economy. These include:

01

Planning and establishment of the Ghana Academy of Science (GAS) now the Ghana Academy of Arts and Science (GAAS)’

02

Establishment of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

03

Establishment of the Environmental Protection Council, the forerunner of the Environmental Protection Agency

04

Creation of a full Ministry of Science and Technology which was subsequently changed to the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology and Innovation.

05

Idea of establishing a faculty of Agriculture at the University of Cape Coast.

06

Formulation and discussion on National Science and Technology policy.

07

Formation of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).

08

Formation of Ghana Standard now Ghana Standard Authority.

09

Formation of fisheries Commission.

10

Establishment of Food Research Institute of the CSIR.

11

Government’s Low Cost Housing Project for workers.

12

Promulgation and passing of Timber utilization law.

13

Introduction of Science, Technology and Research Fund.

14

Formation of National Plastic waste Management Committee.

15

Adoption of Cocoa as a national beverage and celebration of Cocoa Day.

BECOME A MEMBER OF THE GHANA SCIENCE ASSOCIATION

Join the largest Association of Scientists in Ghana.

National Executive Committee Members

Highest decision making body of The Ghana Science Association

Prof. Gideon Kofi Helegbe
National President
Dr. Francis Addy
National Secretary
Dr. Esther Marfo Ahenkora
National Treasurer
Dr. Michael Osae
Imm Past National President
Dr. Kwame Opare-Asamoah
Tamale Branch President
Dr. Alexander Kwarteng
Kumasi Branch President , Editor - ESS Magazine
Dr. Thomas Tagoe
Dr. Thomas Tagoe
Accra Branch President
Dr. Benjamin Aboagye
Cape Coast Branch President
Dr. Anokye Acheampong Amponsah
Sunyani Branch President
Prof Eric Sampane-Donkor
Editor-in-Chief JGSA
Mr. Stephen Opoku
Koforidua Branch President
Dr. Denis D. Yar
Asante Mampong Branch President
Dr. Jude Simon Bayor
Navrongo Branch President
Rev Thomas Arboh
Ghana Association of Science Teachers’ (GAST) Rep.
Dr. Nii Korley Kortei
Prof. Nii Korley Kortei
Ho Branch President
Dr. Yeboah Kwaku Opoku
Dr. Yeboah Kwaku Opoku
Winneba Branch President

Here's Why You Should Become a Member of Ghana Science Association!

Members in all categories have the right to:

1st

Join the largest association of Scientist, Researchers, Mathematicians, Academicians Engineers across Ghana

2nd

Receive attestation and recommendation from the Secretariat for contracts etc.

3rd

Receive information from the Secretariat on consultancy and other opportunities.

4th

Publish their research papers in the journal of the Association at a rebate.

5th

Recognition and awards: The GSA recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to the field of science through awards and honors, offering members the chance to be acknowledged for their work.

6th

Attend meetings of the Association for regular knowledge-sharing interactions with scientists and industrialists.

7th

Receive privileges as the NEC may from time to time determine.

8th

Continuing education: The GSA offers continuing education programs, workshops, and training sessions to help members stay abreast of new scientific methodologies, techniques, and discoveries.

9th

GSA membership promotes community engagement through outreach programs, science education initiatives, and events, inspiring the next generation of scientists and enhancing scientific literacy.

PUBLICATIONS

Building a vibrant community of creative and accomplished people

JGSA

Journal of The Ghana Science Association (JGSA)

The journal accepts original papers, reviews and short communications on all scientific and technological subjects from Ghana and other countries. It is published at least two times in a year.
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ESS Magazine Volume 10, Number 2, 2023 – Cover (1)

Everyday Science for Schools (ESS) magazine

The ESS Magazine, published by the Ghana Science Association, focuses on scientific research and discoveries in various fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and other related disciplines.
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32nd-Biennial-Conference-Book-of-Abstract-2-pdf

Book of Abstracts

The Book of Abstracts and Conference proceedings is published during every conference organized by the Ghana Science Association.
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