Margibi Science Students Association

Hello
My name is F. Diafei Giddings. I live in Kakata, Margibi county-Liberia, West Africa. I am the President of the Margibi Science Students Association and a student at the Cuttington University, studying Biology. The students of our county (Margibi) are eager to learn but facilitates are lacking. We are therefore pleased to join your study mode in order to help us adequately prepare for the future of our country (Liberia). Below is brief information about our association. It is my hope that you will consider us on your program. Please Contact us at margibisciencestudents@gmail.com, fdgiddings@gmail.com or call (+231)880524754. Thanks for your consideration.

Introduction In meeting with up to date development, Education in this 21st century requires the usage of modern scientific technology and equipment to practically display theoretical and mathematical plans in the classroom. Science has been used throughout history as significant tools for the improvement of health care, technology, infrastructure development, economic progress and better livelihood. Every advanced economy is based on science, technology and engineering. Science education is not just for scientists: it encourages rational and systematic problem solving by everybody. Margibi is rich in resources for science education; many laboratory exercises can be done at minimal cost with locally available supplies. Our students have energy and talent in science and can direct that talent towards developments if guarded. The Margibi science Students Association will therefore find ways to build the scientific capacity of students, have science career days and career fairs, science and engineering fairs and competitions and among other scientific and academic activities. MARSSA therefore rely on you the citizens of Margibi, government, humanitarian organizations, companies and philanthropists for support in exploring a new Margibi and Liberia in the scientific world. To improve Liberia, we must have a strong root in Science. This can only be done by building the capacities of students that are welling. It is my hope that we all will support the Margibi Science Students Association.

Mr. F. Diafei Giddings, Founder Biology Cuttington University Junior College Kakata-Liberia

What is MARSSA?
MARSSA is the acronym for the Margibi Science Students Association. It is a non-political organization within Margibi County which is entirely based on science for the advancement of Margibi in technology and development. MARSSA was founded by a student reading Biology from the Cuttington University Junior College named F. Diafei Giddings.
When and why was MARSSA established?
MARSSA was established on April 30, 2012.
Several factors led to the establishment of this association. Four of the many reasons that led to the establishment of this association are: 1. Entry point into the Sciences
Many students are desirous of entering the sciences in Margibi and Liberia at large. It is the dream of many parents to see their children become medical doctors, scientists, engineers etc or other great professionals but these big dreams have mostly been done with mistakes as some parents forced their children into a profession not realizing the child’s ability and some students take a career due to ignorance, sympathy or peer pressure. Either way seriously leads to poor performance of the student, drop out of school or other obstacles which might hindrance the student’s progress. Given this, MARSSA was established to serve as a pathway for students into the sciences. MARSSA seeks to propel students that are desirous of doing science courses and create a greater capacity for them and encourage them in the course they have decided to study. 2. Academic excellence
Margibi is a student center, with student from all over Liberia with different worth of experience and technical know-how. The students of Margibi are smart and eager to learn but there are no programs to get them engage in order to realize their potentials. MARSSA was established to serve as a gear for these students. MARSSA seeks to design programs that will create the avenue for academic excellence and self-esteem for the realization of the students’ goal. This organization was established to allow students compete constructively for academic excellence and development. 3. Technological and Industrious development
What is important to know about this 21st century is the competition in technology. Liberia is hugely contributing to the progress of other nations but mostly as a supplier of resources with large quantities taken from Margibi especially in the Rubber industry. The students of Margibi can organize themselves with the guidance of veterans to become productive and alleviate the importation of rubber dishes and other end products of resources taken from Liberia. MARSSA was founded to bring together science students of diverse background in order to become technically productive and supply Liberia and the World at large. 4. Unity among science students
Another important reason behind the establishment of MARSSA is to bring together science students of diverse experiences in helping to mode the minds of young Liberians that are desirous of entering the sciences. Team work is of essence in the scientific world and experience plays an important role. It is our hope that veterans will join us to build a vibrant scientific community in Margibi. What is the motto of MARSSA?Knowing that science means Knowledge (Scientia), and this 21st century is highly technological which is contributing entirely to the well-being of societies, the motto MARSSA is Science, Technology and Society.What is MARSSA mission statement? | The primary mission of the Margibi Science Students Association is for Margibi County to become self- reliance and productive and to put Liberia on the spotlight of global technology and scientific progress in order to serve the human person and society. | | | What are MARSSA goals? | The Margibi Science Students Association’s goals consist of the following: |  Uniting those in the Sciences and caring for people everywhere Striving towards self-reliance and productivity  Student center approach in all issues Striving towards academic excellence at all levels as means of better future diverse student exchange programs Making Margibi a breeding place for Liberia’s future Scholars; Scientists, Engineers, Doctors etc Seeking scholarships for deserving members  Establishing scientific centers; Laboratories, Libraries or other research centers across our county for the benefit of every science students and Liberia at large  Expanding educative and health programs according to national needs | |
Who can become member of MARSSA?
The membership of MARSSA is divided into three categories in order to give every person the chance to equally contribute to the scientific developments of Liberian students. These three categories are: 1. Students membership
This membership is open to all students ranging from kindergarten to university who accept and up hold the constitution of MARSSA and work for the improvement of the association. Such person shall be registered in the following divisions: a. Grade Levels (Kindergarten-12grade), $ 25.00LD b. High school graduate and above, $ 50.00LD 2. Veteran membership
This membership is open to all veterans or those who have obtained degree (s) or those with long experience in the sciences and accepts the constitution of the association and is willing to work for the improvement of the association. Such people shall be registered with the amount 0f $ 200.00 LD 3. Supporting membership
This membership is open to all persons irrespective of their school of thought, who accept the constitution and are willing to contribute for the improvement of the association. Such people shall be registered with the amount of $ 300.00 LD
What are the current activities of MARSSA?
Right now, MARSSA is working simultaneously on its recognition and homeland. We will highly appreciate any science-loving person or the government to give us space in Kakata for our head offices. We also like to call on the people of Margibi, Liberia and the world at large to join us in supporting our students in science. Scientific knowledge and technical know-how are the only ways Liberia can be develop and become self-reliance.
What are the core values of MARSSA?
The core values of the Margibi Science Students Association are: * Altruism * Respect * Study * Creativity and Productivity * Honesty * Commitment * Focus
This is a portion of information from the Margibi Science Students Association facts file. It is my hope that you will find this worthy and see need in helping us seek international recognition for our association in realizing our goals. I can personally be reach at fdgiddings@gmail.com. Thanks for your interest.