Our Impact

The Botstiber Scholars Program at Penn State is proud to announce the graduation of four of our scholars, Daniel Adofo, Edward Amoah, Emmy Muhoza, and Caleb Musekiwa from Penn State University. Daniel Adofo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Energy Business and Finance and African Studies with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. During […]

Botstiber Scholars Emmy Muhoza and Harmonie Ngamuyeka attended the Society for Mining, Metallurgical, and Exploration (SME) Conference from February 23 – 26, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, with Penn State’s SME Student Chapter. The conference is a forum “for more than 6,000 industry professionals from across the world to share innovative ideas, best practices and cutting-edge […]

Botstiber Scholar Edward Amoah and his partner were one of the 20 groups to receive a $500 grant for taking part in the Penn State AI Nittany Challenge. Their Artificial Intelligence project called “nyansapo” which means wisdom in Amoah’s native language, will help literacy in developing countries. Edward Amoah, who originates from Ghana, is a […]

The Botstiber Scholars attended the 22nd Annual Africa Business Conference hosted by the Africa Business Club at Harvard Business School from February 14 – 15, 2020.   The weekend offered interesting panels and discussions on business and culture in Africa with topics such as education and entrepreneurship, culture and business in Africa, as well as […]

Botstiber Scholar Joseph Tumwebaze attended Penn State’s Global Engagement Leadership Experience (GELE) conference from February 7 – 9, 2020, in State College, PA. The conference brings together international and U.S. students to discuss and learn about global leadership, through conversations, engaging activities, and practical simulations. Joseph Tumwebaze was one of the 40 students selected to […]