Augmenting STEM Education in Rural Sierra Leone

Hey there, Pitt! It’s been just over a month since my incredible journey to Sierra Leone, and boy, do I miss it. In case you haven’t been following my previous blogs, let me quickly catch you up. Back in May, I packed my bags and headed to the northern village of Kabala in Sierra Leone,…

Conquering Rooftops and Humidity

Hi Pitt! Let me catch you up to speed on what has been happened during our incredible journey through rural Sierra Leone. As a quick recap, Luke Charlesworth and I have been in the northern town of Kabala working on a pilot project in collaboration with the organization World Possible Sierra Leone (WPSL) and one…

Introducing Sierra Leone

Hello Pitt! My name is Chris Kefalos and I am a rising senior pursuing a degree in electrical engineering. This summer, I am thrilled to be participating in the UHC’s Global Independent Research Program. My program takes place in Sierra Leone’s rural community of Kabala. Over 5 weeks, I will be collaborating with the organization…