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Item Theorising the possibilities of stem education in the 21st century(2022-06-01) Kehdinga, George FomunyamSignificant socio-economic transitions are characterised by a rise in change when, from one generation to the next, people work and live differently than they used to and, daily life becomes radically different (Miller, 2001). These transitions are induced by different inventions, leading to major changes in how people live and relate with one another. The first industrial revolution recorded the introduction of the steam engine which transformed industries, while the second revolution was associated with the use of electricity to operate new technologies for manufacturing. This era was based on combustion engines and, the development of transport, communications and high-tech industries. This was followed by the third revolution which saw a shift from a society based on conventional fossil fuel to one based on renewable energy. This revolution is widely known to have being inspired by information technology. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the fourth industrial revolution has been in progress and it presents the possibilities of unprecedented inventions and emerging breakthroughs in technology (Gordon, 2016; Lee et al. 2018; Aggarwal, 2019).Item Women as canons in engineering theorizing their experiences and exploits(Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Engineering and Sciences Publication - BEIESP, 2020) Kehdinga, George FomunyamGlobally theorizing women’s experiences and exploits in engineering has attracted a lot of debates. Thus, efforts put in place to address under-representation among women in engineering, have been thwarted to accomplish Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 on gender equality, in areas of preconception of engineering male-dominated profession, gender gaps in recruitment of women engineers, lack of gender-sensitive curriculum and low female involvement in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) subjects are still lacking in Africa. With much sensitization on equality, yet women engineers are still plagued with gender disparity in Africa; hence the crux of this paper. This paper was guided by Liberal Feminist Theory focusing on gender inequality, exists as a consequence ofstereotypingdivision of labour and sexparity can be realized if vital institutions are re-patterned. This paper takes a broad look at women as canons in engineering alongside theorizing their experiences and exploits in Africa. Specifically, it explores how women engineers have made huge contributions; and to showcase their experiences and exploits, as well as its implications for Africa. Thus, to address these gaps, implementing of gender policies in eliminating all forms of under-representation of women in engineering was advocated.