My name is Thomas Tagoe, I am a scientist at heart and by training. I hold a PhD in Neuroscience and I like to think of it as nothing more than a problem solving degree, so that is what I do; solve problems that intrigue me.
For now, my eyes are set on solving the problem of poor science education and communication within Ghana by engaging people with practical science activities and flooding everyone with fascinating science whenever I can.
I have the pleasure of doing this with a small team of people at GhScientific which I co-founded to carry out this mandate. I am a Christian, basketball player, poetry dappler, avid reader, music lover and most importantly, a Leicester City Fan.
Why you should listen
Have you ever wondered how a country can get it all wrong? Or why some move country to find excellence? You have to ask; Is it the excellent that relocate or does relocation make one excellent?
Regardless what your intuition and experience may tell you, this is science and everybody loves facts. So my team and I set out to run a little experiment; exposing junior high school students to opportunities that others move country to find.
Our findings led us back to the drawing board and may just cause you to rethink your priorities in life after listening.
Quote from Thomas
“Good things happen when the science community engages with the general public”
About TEDxAccra
TEDxAccra is annual event, where thinkers and doers of our community are gathered to create and share ideas. This year’s TEDx will come off from April 19 to 23, 2016.
The event seeks to develop and leverage the TED experience at a community level, bring together innovative thinkers to connect and discuss great ideas.
At TEDxAccra, participants will take part in a TED-like experience that will ultimately equip and inspire them into boundless possibilities.
The concept is to reflect ideas and inspire thinking of a new generation of African thinkers and leaders, presenting to an audience committed to engaging and reengaging in an active and meaningful manner with the continent.
–
Source: TEDxAccra