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2023 CONFERENCE THEME

“Preparing learners from disadvantaged communities for the future of work through STEMI Olympiads and competitions”

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With the aim of advancing STEMI Olympiads and Competitions in South Africa, we invite authors to submit research papers or talks on the following sub-themes: With the aim of advancing STEMI, and related arts, in South Africa, we invite authors to submit research papers or talks on the following sub-themes:

1. Transforming the landscape through partnerships and collaborations

How can we use partnerships and collaborations to reach disadvantaged communities so that they benefit and are prepared for STEMI related future of work?

2. Skills for the future of work
Technology advances at a very rapid rate. How could the 21st century skills be used, developed or advanced to support participants? How can Olympiads and competitions equip disadvantaged communities with 21st century skills for the future of work?

3. Bridging the digital divide towards Education without Boundaries

How can we use STEMI Olympiads and related competitions to narrow the digital divide experienced by learners from disadvantaged communities so they are supported to perform optimally, in synergy with new technologies?

4. Volunteerism – a vehicle for sustainable growth

Working towards self-sustainable initiatives. How can volunteerism from community members, alumni of Olympiads and related competitions, and STEM professionals, provide continuous support in the form of coaching, mentoring, and any other form of human or material support?

For more information about the call for papers, click HERE.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

The conference is a three-day event that will include the following sessions:

  • Plenary Sessions

These will address current research or experience on topics that have bearing on STEMI Olympiads and competitions, science education, and the broader teaching and learning environment.

  • Panel Discussion Sessions

These will provide delegates with the opportunity to engage speakers on selected topics.

  • Parallel Sessions

These concurrent sessions will include discussions on current topics, and demonstration workshops on best practices for skills transfer.

  • Poster Presentations

A poster presentation is a way to communicate research or facilitate understanding of a topic using a short and concise format. It usually includes two elements – a poster or a few posters about the same research and brief explanations where required.

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2021 CONFERENCE THEME

“STRENGTHENING THE IMPACT OF OLYMPIADS AND COMPETITIONS THROUGH COLLABORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS AND COOPERATIVE OPPORTUNITIES”

  • With the aim of advancing STEMI Olympiads and Competitions in South Africa, we invite authors to submit research papers or talks on the following sub-themes:

1. Contemplated impact of STEMI Olympiads and competitions

Taking into account the various stakeholders involved with Olympiads and competitions, what is the common intention(s)? Is there any dichotomy of intention? What are these? What is the position of Government? 

2. The reach objective of STEMI Olympiads and competitions

Taking into account the various stakeholders, what is our understanding of “reach” in the South African context? What is the Government’s position?

3. Collaborations, partnerships and cooperative opportunities necessary for successful STEMI Olympiads and competitions

How do we understand collaborations, partnerships and cooperative opportunities within the context of STEMI Olympiads and competitions? Based on our understanding of collaborations and partnerships, how would we describe the current situation? If there is room for improvement, what would be the direction to take and/or what can be done to improve the current practices?

The aim of the conference theme is to:

1. Upon taking into consideration various stakeholders’ and role players’ perspectives on the conference will emerge with common positions on each of the sub-themes through breakaway commissions and plenary discussions – which will culminate the resolutions of the conference.

2. Presenters are encouraged to address matters of Technology [4IR], Transformation and Globalisation.

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For more information about the call for papers, click HERE.

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