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←Created page with '{{SCIENCE IN YORUBA}} <!-- EDIT BELOW THIS LINE --> == '''SCIENCE IN YORUBA''' == '''[https://scienceinyoruba.org/ile/kemisiri-chemistry Science in Yoruba]''' is a non-profit organization with a team of linguists and science experts dedicated to teaching STEM knowledge in Yoruba language.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://scienceinyoruba.org/ile/kemisiri-chemistry/}}</ref> == '''History''' == The Science in Yoruba project was founded in 20...'
 
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== '''SCIENCE IN YORUBA''' ==
== '''SCIENCE IN YORUBA''' ==


'''[https://scienceinyoruba.org/ile/kemisiri-chemistry Science in Yoruba]''' is a non-profit organization with a team of linguists and science experts dedicated to teaching STEM knowledge in [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] language.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://scienceinyoruba.org/ile/kemisiri-chemistry/}}</ref>
'''Science in Yoruba''' is a non-profit organization with a team of linguists and science experts dedicated to teaching STEM knowledge in [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] language.<ref name="Science in Yoruba">{{cite web |title=Science in Yoruba |url=https://news.tulane.edu/pr/mellon-foundations-15-million-grant-will-expand-tulanes-community-engaged-graduate-level?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read More&utm_campaign=Taryn Oct 20 |website=Science in Yoruba |publisher=Science in Yoruba |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref>


== '''History''' ==
== '''History''' ==




The Science in Yoruba project was founded in 2017 by Taofeeq Adebayo through a funding from the Andrew Mellon Graduate Fellowship in Community-Engaged Scholarship<ref>{{cite web |url=https://mellon.wp.tulane.edu/projects/the-science-in-yoruba-project-taofeeq-adebayo/}}</ref> at [[Tulane University]]. Taofeeq Adebayo, then a PhD student of linguistics at Tulane University, collaborated with a team of graduate students of the [[University of Ibadan]] specializing in linguistics and STEM fields to translate a Basic science textbook into Yoruba language. After completing the translation of the textbook in 2019, the team went on to teach the translation to 237 seventh graders from three secondary schools in [[Ibadan]], Oyo State, Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://qz.com/africa/1457994/nigerias-schoolchildren-to-learn-science-in-yoruba-language}}</ref> The organization is now creating illustrative visuals (videos and pictures) which are made available on [[Facebook]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/scienceinYoruba?mibextid=ZbWKwL}}</ref> YouTube and other social media platforms to provide accesss to STEM knowledge for the Yoruba public. The founder and director of Science in Yoruba, Taofeeq Adebayo, an assistant professor of linguistics at [[California State University, San Bernardino|California State University, San Bernandino,]] California, said, “''The project began in 2017 with the goal of translating basic science textbooks for Grade 7 students in Nigeria. We completed the translation in 2019 and taught the textbooks at three schools in Ibadan. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to continue our work in the classroom. This led me to consider how we could reach more people and extend our work beyond the classroom. I began learning how to make videos and recordings, and I started producing illustrated videos on topics such as [[COVID-19]], the universe, biology, and physics. Initially, it was difficult to reach an audience online because it takes time for people to discover your work before social media platforms will suggest it to others. However, we have since been able to reach a larger audience. We have over 150,000 followers on Facebook alone, and we are also present on other social media platforms''.”<ref>{{cite web |url=https://globalvoices.org/2023/09/01/meet-a-pioneer-promoting-inclusion-through-digital-stem-education-in-the-yoruba-language/}}</ref>
The [https://scienceinyoruba.org/ Science in Yoruba] project was founded in 2017 by [https://www.csusb.edu/profile/taofeeq.adebayo Taofeeq Adebayo] through a funding from the Andrew Mellon Graduate Fellowship<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fadipe |first1=Abdulrosheed |title=Mellon Foundation Community-engaged Scholarship Grant |url=https://news.tulane.edu/pr/mellon-foundations-15-million-grant-will-expand-tulanes-community-engaged-graduate-level?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read More&utm_campaign=Taryn Oct 20 |website=https://new.tulane.edu |publisher=Tulane University |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref> in Community-Engaged Scholarship at [[Tulane University]]. Taofeeq Adebayo, then a PhD student of linguistics at Tulane University, collaborated with a team of graduate students of the [[University of Ibadan]] specializing in linguistics and STEM fields to translate a Basic science textbook into Yoruba language. After completing the translation of the textbook in 2019, the team went on to teach the translation to 237 seventh graders from three secondary schools in [[Ibadan]], Oyo State, Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kazeem |first1=Yomi |title=An experiment is testing teaching science to Nigerian schoolkids in a local language |url=https://qz.com/africa/1457994/nigerias-schoolchildren-to-learn-science-in-yoruba-language |website=https://qz.com/africa/ |publisher=Quartz Africa Weekly Brief |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref> The organization is now creating illustrative visuals (videos and pictures) which are made available on [[Facebook]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Science in Yoruba |title=Science in Yoruba |url=https://www.facebook.com/scienceinYoruba?mibextid=ZbWKwL |website=https://www.facebook.com/scienceinYoruba |publisher=Science in Yoruba |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref> YouTube and other social media platforms to provide accesss to STEM knowledge for the Yoruba public. The founder and director of Science in Yoruba, Taofeeq Adebayo, an assistant professor of linguistics at [[California State University, San Bernardino|California State University, San Bernandino,]] California, said, “''The project began in 2017 with the goal of translating basic science textbooks for Grade 7 students in Nigeria. We completed the translation in 2019 and taught the textbooks at three schools in Ibadan. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to continue our work in the classroom. This led me to consider how we could reach more people and extend our work beyond the classroom. I began learning how to make videos and recordings, and I started producing illustrated videos on topics such as [[COVID-19]], the universe, biology, and physics. Initially, it was difficult to reach an audience online because it takes time for people to discover your work before social media platforms will suggest it to others. However, we have since been able to reach a larger audience. We have over 150,000 followers on Facebook alone, and we are also present on other social media platforms''.”<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fadipe |first1=Abdulrosheed |title=Meet a pioneer promoting inclusion through digital STEM education in the Yoruba language |url=https://globalvoices.org/2023/09/01/meet-a-pioneer-promoting-inclusion-through-digital-stem-education-in-the-yoruba-language/ |website=https://globalvoices.org |publisher=Global Voices |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref>




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=== '''Project success and findings''' ===
=== '''Project success and findings''' ===


* Translation of Basic Science 1 for JSS1 students sponsored by the Mellon Graduate Fellowship in Community-Engaged Scholarship, Tulane University (2017-2019).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.tulane.edu/pr/mellon-foundations-15-million-grant-will-expand-tulanes-community-engaged-graduate-level?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Read More&utm_campaign=Taryn Oct 20}}</ref>
* Translation of Basic Science 1 for JSS1 students sponsored by the Mellon Graduate Fellowship in Community-Engaged Scholarship, Tulane University (2017-2019).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tulane University |title=Yoruba science textbook will be put to the test |url=https://news.tulane.edu/news/yoruba-science-textbook-will-be-put-test |website=news.tulane.edu |publisher=Tulane University |access-date=10 October 2024}}</ref>
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* In February 2020, the Science in Yoruba team trained teachers in schools in Ibadan on how to use demonstration materials in their classrooms.
* In February 2020, the Science in Yoruba team trained teachers in schools in Ibadan on how to use demonstration materials in their classrooms.
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A select group of professionals make up the members and executives that oversee the affairs of the organization.
A select group of professionals make up the members and executives that oversee the affairs of the organization.

'''
Founder/Director
==== Founder/Director ====

'''
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* Taofeeq Adebayo, PhD. Assistant Professor of Linguistics, California State University, San Bernardino
Taofeeq Adebayo
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Assistant Professor of Linguistics, California State University, San Bernardino

'''
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Current Collaborators'''
Current Collaborators =====


* Raji Lateef, Lecturer, Department of General Studies (Yoruba Unit), Lagos State University of Science and Technology
* Raji Lateef, Lecturer, Department of General Studies (Yoruba Unit), Lagos State University of Science and Technology

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SCIENCE IN YORUBA

Science in Yoruba is a non-profit organization with a team of linguists and science experts dedicated to teaching STEM knowledge in Yoruba language.[1]

History

The Science in Yoruba project was founded in 2017 by Taofeeq Adebayo through a funding from the Andrew Mellon Graduate Fellowship[2] in Community-Engaged Scholarship at Tulane University. Taofeeq Adebayo, then a PhD student of linguistics at Tulane University, collaborated with a team of graduate students of the University of Ibadan specializing in linguistics and STEM fields to translate a Basic science textbook into Yoruba language. After completing the translation of the textbook in 2019, the team went on to teach the translation to 237 seventh graders from three secondary schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.[3] The organization is now creating illustrative visuals (videos and pictures) which are made available on Facebook,[4] YouTube and other social media platforms to provide accesss to STEM knowledge for the Yoruba public. The founder and director of Science in Yoruba, Taofeeq Adebayo, an assistant professor of linguistics at California State University, San Bernandino, California, said, “The project began in 2017 with the goal of translating basic science textbooks for Grade 7 students in Nigeria. We completed the translation in 2019 and taught the textbooks at three schools in Ibadan. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to continue our work in the classroom. This led me to consider how we could reach more people and extend our work beyond the classroom. I began learning how to make videos and recordings, and I started producing illustrated videos on topics such as COVID-19, the universe, biology, and physics. Initially, it was difficult to reach an audience online because it takes time for people to discover your work before social media platforms will suggest it to others. However, we have since been able to reach a larger audience. We have over 150,000 followers on Facebook alone, and we are also present on other social media platforms.”[5]


Project Aims

The goals of Science in Yoruba are to foster the propagation of scientific and technological knowledge and discourse in Yoruba language. They have three goals:

  1. To facilitate a Yoruba culture where Yoruba people discuss science in Yoruba and knowledge of science is accessible not only to Yoruba people who have Western education but also to those who do not have this kind of education.
  3. To translate all science textbooks used at secondary schools in Nigeria to Yoruba.
  5. Teach this translation to students at schools with the aim of improving their understanding.

Project success and findings

  • Translation of Basic Science 1 for JSS1 students sponsored by the Mellon Graduate Fellowship in Community-Engaged Scholarship, Tulane University (2017-2019).[6]
  • In February 2020, the Science in Yoruba team trained teachers in schools in Ibadan on how to use demonstration materials in their classrooms.
  • As of 2024, Science in Yoruba has an online archive of general STEM Knowledge where you can find many explainer articles on all aspect of STEM.
  • Large audience have access to the visual content created by Science in Yoruba and made accessible on social media platform (The Facebook page has over 229,000 followers).


Current Membership

A select group of professionals make up the members and executives that oversee the affairs of the organization.

Founder/Director

  • Taofeeq Adebayo, PhD. Assistant Professor of Linguistics, California State University, San Bernardino

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Current Collaborators =====

  • Raji Lateef, Lecturer, Department of General Studies (Yoruba Unit), Lagos State University of Science and Technology
  • Bode Ọjẹ, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Ibadan
  • Eriifeoluwa Mofoluwawo, MSc, Chemistry, University of Ibadan
  • Jegede Samuel, M.Sc., Microbiology, University of Ibadan
  • Awelewa Samuel Ayodele, Ph.D. student in Physics, Kent State University
  • Olugbenga Olabiyi, Ph.D. student in Physics, University of Utah
  • Lateef Adeleke, PhD student in Linguistics, University of Rochester
  • Alabi Sheriff
  • Afuye Olubayode
  • Tawkalitu Badmus
  • Babatunde Popoola
  • Adéníran AbdBasit Adéyẹmí

References

  1. ^ "Science in Yoruba". Science in Yoruba. Science in Yoruba. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  2. ^ Fadipe, Abdulrosheed. "Mellon Foundation Community-engaged Scholarship Grant". https://new.tulane.edu. Tulane University. Retrieved 10 October 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  3. ^ Kazeem, Yomi. "An experiment is testing teaching science to Nigerian schoolkids in a local language". https://qz.com/africa/. Quartz Africa Weekly Brief. Retrieved 10 October 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  4. ^ Science in Yoruba. "Science in Yoruba". https://www.facebook.com/scienceinYoruba. Science in Yoruba. Retrieved 10 October 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  5. ^ Fadipe, Abdulrosheed. "Meet a pioneer promoting inclusion through digital STEM education in the Yoruba language". https://globalvoices.org. Global Voices. Retrieved 10 October 2024. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  6. ^ Tulane University. "Yoruba science textbook will be put to the test". news.tulane.edu. Tulane University. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
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