MUST, through its African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA), on June 2, 2026 launched the Mobile Vice Chancellor's Junior Academy at Mzimba Secondary School in a move aimed at inspiring young people to explore careers in science, technology and engineering.

The program is designed to spark students’ interest in emerging technologies while preparing them for future careers in science and engineering.

Speaking during a courtesy call to the school, ADDA senior   instructor, Prince Mkango, said the initiative seeks to reach more students and expose them to different engineering fields at an early stage.

“The goal is to introduce students to the many opportunities available in engineering and technology so that they can develop the passion and confidence to pursue these careers in the future,” said Mkango.

He explained that the Junior Academy was previously conducted at the MUST campus but participation was limited by factors such as available accommodation space.

The introduction of the Mobile Vice Chancellor's Junior Academy, therefore, allows the university to take the program directly to schools and reach more learners across the country.

Mzimba Secondary School Deputy Headteacher, Wanangwa Kayira, welcomed the initiative and appreciated MUST for selecting them as the first beneficiary of the program.

“With a student population of about 650 learners, this program comes at the right time. It is the first initiative of its kind at our school and will give students an advantage by exposing them to things they did not know about before,” said Kayira.

He said such opportunities are important in helping students broaden their understanding of science and technology and make informed career choices.

One of the participants, 15-year-old Form One student, Blessings Mkweu, was excited for being part of the training.

“I believe that it will help me learn new things that I did not know before,” he said.

Eighty students, 40 boys and 40 girls, are participating in the initiative, which forms part of MUST’s efforts to promote science, technology, engineering, and innovation among young people while creating pathways for the next generation of engineers, innovators and problem-solvers.