UMaT Launches IET‑GH Student Chapter with a Call to Engineer a Better Future
On July 11, 2025, UMaT hosted the formal launch of the IET‑GH Student Chapter, themed “Engineering the Future – Youth, Innovation, and Excellence.” The event united students, academics, and industry professionals in a shared commitment to mold engineers who prioritize environmental stewardship, ethical conduct, and community well-being . Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng’s Inspiring Keynote IET‑GH President Engr. Henry Kwadwo Boateng urged the cohort to embrace their roles as defenders of society and the environment. He pointed to urgent challenges like water pollution, deforestation, and heavy metal contamination in crops—citing recent studies from Atiwa East—as evidence that engineering must transcend technical problem-solving to become a force for societal good . “Engineering must focus on people, purpose, and, above all, the preservation of our future.” His speech balanced urgency with encouragement, calling on students to reject unethical practices and lead innovation with integrity. […]