Arbaminch Branch
Since 2004, the establishment of the Ethiopian Space Science Society has been striving to make societal attitude changes towards Astronomy, space science and technology fields , by engaging the society in different levels. In this effort, the society established 20 branch offices in different cities of Ethiopia, among them is Arbaminch . The Arbaminch branch is located inside the Arbaminch University with over hundred members from the university community and the general public. This page aims to provide useful information about space activities taking place in Arbaminch area,in the frame work of ESSS outreach and education program past, present and future.
About Arbaminch University
Arba Minch University nestled at the foot of Gamo Gofa Mountain ranges facing huge Abaya and Chamo Lakes in an idyllic surroundings forms the part of East African Rift Valley; its historical foundation dates back to late 1980s. Arba Minch University is poised to earn the pride of place in the annals of Space Science with Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS) opening its branch at Abaya Campus. In its second seminar at Main Campus, on February 27, 2015, six-member Managing Committee was also formed for the upkeep of the branch.
Name | Position | |
1. Ateneh Gashaye | antuspace@gmail.com | Chairman |
2. Lilisa Adabha | lellymass@gmail.com | Vice Chairman |
3. Zinash Neguse | zinash2005@gmail.com | Secretary |
4. Yonas Tetemke | yonastetemeke@gmail.com | Casher |
5. Tesema Adamu | tadamu1@gmail.com | Accountant |
6. Mengesha firdeaweke | mengeshafirdawok@yahoo.com | Auditor |