NSW 2007 - Northern Cape

12 to 19 May 2007
Tomorrow's Science & Technology is in our Youth's Hands

Remember to call the contact numbers provided and book your spot. You will not be able to arrive on the day and participate, unless you have booked in advance.

• Nuclear Energy Corporation of South Africa (Necsa)
  Promoting nuclear power for South Africa. Promotional Materials include: ‘Nuke is Neat’ Careers in Nuclear Physics, Posters Nuclear in Medicine Posters, ‘Nuke is Neat’ Careers in Nuclear Physics Brochures, ‘Nuke is Neat’ Pocket Periodic Tables. Other Promotional Material: Necsa Advertising Campaign and Necsa Media Campaign. This pro-nuke campaign is being rolled out across all 9 provinces.
  Amelia Rennie-Kroon, Necsa: tel 012 305 5750 or
  Erna Rossouw, National Project Coordinator, SAASTA: tel 012-3929300.
  
  
• National Institute for Higher Education (NIHE)
  Teacher workshops, Teachers night viewing. Industry Exhibitions, MTN Sciencecentre Exhibits, Presentations/Workshops by experts, Demonstrations and Competitions, See a scientist hear a scientist, Night Skies (Astronomy), Excursion to De Beers Mine & Big Hole, Wildebees Rock Art & William Humpreys Art Gallery, Industry Exhibitions, Presentations/Workshops by Experts, Night Skies (Astronomy), Demonstrations & Competitions.
  Mr A Gowne, tel: 053 807 5358 or cel: 073 253 2750
  
  
• South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO)
• Opening Event: Launch of National Science week will be the evening of 12 May and will be a combined Western Cape and Northern Cape event. Special guests will address members of the public and this will be followed by a star-gazing evening. Public. - Isobel Bassett
• Science Show: The show will entail not only astronomy-related demonstrations but also general physics principles. Presentation on African Astronomy. Workshops based on astronomy and space science. Facility Tour: A tour of the Sutherland site is a fantastic experience for any learner and will entail a visit to SALT as well as a walk through the visitor centre which contains models and explanations of various astronomical phenomena. Role Models: Learners will be addressed by some of our most inspiring astronomers who will talk about what they do and how they got to where they are. Stargazing for learners. Public Viewing across NC: telescopes distributed to Sutherland, Kimberley and Springbok for public viewing. These will be operated by NIHE and the NCDOE respectively. Public Star Party: There will be a “star party” and an astronomy talk with telescope viewing in Sutherland. Educators' workshops.
  Mr K Govender, tel: 021 460 9350 or 082 487 8466
  
  
• SAASTE
  Learner and educator workshops, fun experiments, role models and industry visits.
  Ms C Malinga, tel: 011 639 8400 or cel: 083 577 4394.