Programme

Pre-Launch Activities
Webinars & Live Activities
Public Activities
Schools Activities

* Below are some of the highlights of the programme.

PROVINCE	VENUE	DATE	STARTING TIME	TOPIC	HOST INSTITUTION	LINK
Limpopo	University of Venda (Thohoyandou Campus)	22 July 2023	09:00 - 12:00	National Science Week 2023 Pre-Launch	University of Venda	Link
Limpopo	University of Venda (Thohoyandou)	21 July 2023	14:00 - 17:00	Untold Stories of Women Scientists In Mzansi	University of Venda	Link not yet available

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DATE	STARTING TIME	HOST INSTITUTION	TOPIC	REGISTRATION LINK
02/08/2023	11:00 - 13:00	NRF-SAASTA	Reflection On The Experiences Of Inclusive Community-Based Research Projects In Support Of The Science Engagement Strategy	Registration Link Learn More
02/08/2023	17:30-18:30	STEC@UKZN	Public online lecture by Prof. Hussein Shimelis MILLETS IN 2023: Demand-led Improvement and Community of Practice in Africa	Registration Link
03/08/2023	11:00 – 12:30	Ditsong	This activity will involve a Museum Archaeologist discussing the history of millet production through time.	Teams Registration Link
03/08/2023	15:00	SANSA Hermanus	The webinar will focus on the importance of Space weather and its impacts within the communities and the role Space plays in helping communities to communicate	Zoom Registration Link
03/08/2023	17:30-18:30	STEC@UKZN	Public online lecture by Prof. Hussein Shimelis Dr Zolelwa Sifuma (AHRI Clinical research fellow)	Zoom Registration Link

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PROVINCE	DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES	HOST INSTITUTIONS	PROGRAMME
EASTERN CAPE	Nelson Mandela Bay Sarah Baartman	Eskom Expo Eastern Cape	Download Link
FREE STATE	Fezile Dabi	ArcelorMittal Science Centre Sebokeng	Download Link
GAUTENG	City of Tshwane	ARC	Download Link
KWA-ZULU NATAL	Amajuba uThukela uMzinyathi Zululand	Arcelor Mittal Science Centre - Newcastle	Download Link
LIMPOPO	Waterberg Capricorn	ASSAf	Download Link
MPUMALANGA	Ehlanzeni	ARC	Download Link
NORTHERN CAPE	Namakwa	SAAO SALT	Download Link
NORTH WEST	Ngaka Modiri Dr Kenneth Kaunda	Eskom Expo	Download Link
WESTERN CAPE	City of Cape Town Overberg Cape Winelands	Cape Town Science Centre	Download Link

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PROVINCE	DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES	HOST INSTITUTIONS	PROGRAMME
EASTERN CAPE	Nelson Mandela Bay Sarah Bartmaan	Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre	Download Link
FREE STATE	Fezile Dabi	DITSONG Museums	Download Link
GAUTENG	City of Tshwane	SACNASP	Download Link
KWA-ZULU NATAL	Amajuba; uMzinyathi; Zululand; uThukela, Zululand	Arcelor Mittal Science Centre - Newcastle	Download Link
LIMPOPO	Capricon Waterberg	ASSAf	Download Link
MPUMALANGA	Ehlanzeni	ARC	Download Link
NORTHERN CAPE	Frances Baard	SANSA EO	Download Link
NORTH WEST	Ngaka Modiri Molema Dr Kenneth Kaunda Bojanala Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati	Eskom Expo	Download Link
WESTERN CAPE	West coast	Arcelor Mittal Saldanha	Download Link

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National Science Week 2022 Full Programme

Pre-Launch Activities
Webinars & Live Activities
Public Activities
Schools Activities

* Below are some of the highlights of the programme.

PROVINCE	VENUE	DATE	STARTING TIME	TOPIC	HOST INSTITUTION	REGISTRATION LINK
Kwa-Zulu Natal	Zoom	29 July 2022	11:00 - 13:00	The untold story of women in Mzansi.	Mangosuthu University of Technology	Online link
Kwa-Zulu Natal	Mangosuthu University of Technology (Umlazi Campus)	30 July 2022	09:00 - 12:00	National Science week 2022 Launch	Mangosuthu University of Technology	Online link

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DATE	STARTING TIME	HOST INSTITUTION	TOPIC	REGISTRATION LINK
05/08/2022	08:00 – 15:30	CSIR ICC	Hosting a hybrid career day where the CSIR researchers will exhibit, present, showcase and demonstrate different projects.	Meeting Link Download Link
05/08/2022	11:00 -12:00	DITSONG MUSEUM	South African Inventions(looking into some ofthe local inventions and discoveries) with Prof Mike Bruton	Register in advance for this meeting
05/08/2022	12:00 – 13:30	DITSONG MUSEUM	Role of black women in science, their challenges and how they contribute to the society	Register in advance for this meeting
05/08/2022	11:30- 12:30	FOSST Discovery Centre, University of Fort Hare	Advanced Coding Using Arduino Programme: Arduino robot coding in Collaboration with international platform Labsland ( www.labsland.com)	Facebook Page
06/08/2022	09:00 – 12h00	SAEON	Marine Science	Meeting Link Meeting ID: 960 3898 3316 Passcode: 066343

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PROVINCE	DISTRICT	LOCATION	VENUE	DATE	STARTING TIME	ACTIVITY	HOST INSTITUTION	ONLINE REGISTRATION LINK
WESTERN CAPE	West coast	Saldanha Bay	Laguna Mall	30 July	08:00 – 13:00	Public Science Engagement Activities: An array of activities for public engagement. Providing a platform for public engagement to create awareness on the role and value that Basic Sciences have on our Modern World.	ArcelorMittal Saldanha Science Centre	Download Link
EASTERN CAPE	Chris Hani	Cofimvaba	AN Sisulu Scienc e Centre	01 – 05 August	09:00 – 15:00	Public engagement through the Planetarium, exhibitions and science shows	AN Sisulu Science Centre	Download Link
GAUTENG	City of JHB	Randburg	Taxi rank,	01 Aug	10:00 – 13:00	Environmental Awareness and food security	Jo’burg City Parks	Download Link
LIMPOPO	Capricorn	Bochum	BOSTEC Centre	01 Aug	09:00 – 15:00	Open Day: - Centre tour for the community and more about the theme of NSW 2022	BOSTEC	Download Link
KWAZULU NATAL	Amanzimtoti	Amanzimtoti	Sweetwaters	03 August 2022	11:00 – 14:30	Seminar & Community Science Engagement - Story telling as science communication tool: Community Experiences in Unprecedented Covid-19 impact moments. The value of multisectoral and multimodal communications in health crisis communication	HSRC	Download Link

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PROVINCE	DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES	HOST INSTITUTIONS	PROGRAMME
EASTERN CAPE	Chris Hani Joe Gqabi	Albertina Sisulu Nontsikelelo Science Centre	Download Link
FREE STATE	Fezile Dabi	South African National Space Agency	Download Link
GAUTENG	Emfuleni	Vaal University of Technology	Download Link
Kwa-Zulu Natal	Amajuba; uMzinyathi; Zululand; uThukela	Arcelor Mittal Science Centre - Newcastle	Download Link
Limpopo	WATERBERG	SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY (SANSA)	Download Link

2021 Stemi CoP Conference

Programme

Day 1 : 20 July 2021
Day 2 : 21 July 2021
Day 3 : 22 July 2021

Tuesday
Programme Director: Mr Steve Sherman
09:00 – 09:05	Welcome
09:05 – 09:20	Overview of STEMI Community of Practice: Mr Moloko Matlala
09:20 – 09:25	Introduction of Deputy Minister: Dr Jabulani Nukeri
09:25 – 09:45	Conference opening: Mr Buti Manamela (Deputy Minister: Higher Education, Science & Innovation)
09:45 – 10:05	Message from NRF CEO: Prof Fulufhelo Nelwamondo
10:05 – 10:10	Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Mr Steve Sherman
10:10 – 10:30	Keynote Address: Dr Kristof Fenyvesi Researcher of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) and founder of Global STEAM network, Finnish Institute of Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
10:30 – 10:50	Questions & Discussion
10:50 – 11:00	Break
11:00 – 12:15	Transformation and inclusivity in STEMI Olympiads and related competitions Mr Isaac Ramovha
12:15 – 12:45	Break
Programme Director: Dr Gillian Arendse
12:45 – 12:50	Welcome and Session Brief
Room 1 Session Chair: Dr A Binneman Note: Papers are delivered consecutively	Room 2 Session chair: Mr Elijah Nkosi	Room 3 Session chair: Mr J de Vries
12:50 – 13:40	Paper 1 (Non-Academic) (15min) Collaboration is more than working together towards the same goals. Mr A Schlemmer (Eskom Expo) Mr F Mashate (Scifest)	Paper 2 (Non-Academic) (15min) Beyond the Rhetoric: Rethinking Reach and Access of Olympiads and Competitions for Rural Learners Ms K Naidoo (Eskom Expo) Mrs N Dookie (Eskom Expo) Mrs D Mlambo (Christof Meyer Maths and Science Centre)	Paper 3 (Non-Academic) (15min) Extending the reach of STEMI Olympiads and Competitions through systemic interventions: Reflecting on the collaboration between the North West Provincial Department of Education and Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Ms Moloedi (Eskom Expo) Ms Mekgwe (NW DoE)	Demonstration (50 min) GeoGebra Classroom for post-COVID Mathematics learner support over distance Prof W Olivier (Nelson Mandela University)	Demonstration (50 min) Rural robotics clubs are possible Mr F Spies (Split Second Science)
13:45 – 14:35	Room 1 Session Chair: Dr Maria Kekana Note: Papers are delivered consecutively	Room 2 Session Chair: Mr A Mashakeni	Room 3 Session Chair: Ms K Selepe
Paper 1 (Academic) (20 min) An exploratory analysis of the potential for the use of MOOCs in support of STEM engagement Dr P Gouws (UNISA) Prof H Lotriet (UNISA) Dr M Katumba (UNISA)	Paper 2 (Non-Academic) (15min) How mathematical challenges can improve non-routine problem solving in learners from lower quintile schools. Ms M Trichardt (MG Analytics)	Workshop (50 min) Topic: Coding Unplugged Facilitator: Dr J Greyling (University of Nelson Mandela)	Workshop (50 min) Topic: Cyber Safety for Educators Facilitator: Prof E Kritzinger (UNISA)
Discussion on presentations (15 min)
14:35 – 15:00	Plenary discussion – Q&A
15:00 – 15:15	Networking Briefing and Ice Breaker: Mr Steve Sherman
15:15 – 15:45	Room 1 Networking Facilitator: Ms Catherina Steyn	Room 2 Networking Facilitator: Mr Steve Sherman	Room 3 Networking Facilitator: Mr Daniel Maubane	Room 4 Networking Facilitator: Danie Heymans

Wednesday
Programme Director: Dr Gillian Arendse
09:00 – 09:10	Welcome and Session Brief
	Room 1 Session Chair: Dr Anton Binneman Note: Papers are delivered consecutively	Room 2 Session Chair: Mrs Buzani Khumalo	Room 3 Session Chair: Ms Ellie Olivier
09:10 – 10:00	Paper 1 (Academic) (20 min) The response of low quintile South African learners to a problem-based programme for developing skills relevant to the Expo for Young Scientists competition Dr A Stott (University of Free State)	Paper 2 (Academic) (20 min) A comparative analysis of approaches to the assessment of problem-solving activities Dr C Long (University of Johannesburg) Dr A van der Nest (UNISA)	Demonstration (50 min) Workshop on the process, and value, of geocoding schools participating initiatives or programmes Ms M Trichardt (MG Analytics)	Demonstration (50 min) When Mathematics meets Art Ms C Steyn (NMU) Prof W Olivier (NMU
Discussion on presentations – 10 min
10:05 – 10:55	Room 1 Session Chair: Dr A Bissessur Note: Papers are delivered consecutively	Room 2 Session Chair: Mr S Manxoyi	Room 3 Session Chair: Mr V Naidoo
Paper 1(Non-Academic) (15min) Do STEMI Olympiads and competitions enhance inquiry learning in the curriculum and prepare learners with C21 skills? Mr D Haripersad (Western Cape Education Department) Mr L Manas (Eskom Expo)	Paper 2(Non-Academic) (15min) Using environmental education to prepare learners for STEMI Olympiads and competitions in a transformational manner Mr A Schlemmer (Eskom Expo). Ms CL Cloete (Wildlife & Environment Society of SA -WESSA)	Paper 3(Non-Academic) (15min) Exploring Gender and Robotics – A case study of the I-SET Robotics, a community engagement project Dr T Dirsuweit (UNISA) Dr P Gouws (UNISA)	Demonstration (50 min) A framework for designing and communicating experimental investigations for the Expo for Young Scientists competition Dr A Stott (Angela Stott Learning & Teaching Aids	Demonstration (50 min) Toys from Trash – using online platforms to prepare learners for competitions Dr T Reinhardt (UKZN – Science and Technology Education Centre) Mr C McCartney (Eskom Expo)
10:55 – 11:15	Plenary Discussion – Q&A
11:15 – 11:30	Morning Break
Programme Director: Mr Steve Sherman
Panel Discussion: Inclusivity in the digital era: How to bridge the digital divide
11:30 – 11:35	Introduction of Panellists Dr Derek Fish (Director, UniZulu Science Centre) Dr David Johnson (Adjunct Senior Lecturer, ICT4D, Computer Science Department, University of Cape Town) Mr Daniel Johnson (Masters student in Astrophysics, UCT)
11:35 – 12:10	Panel Presentations
12:10 – 12:45	Discussion & Questions
12:45 – 13:30	Lunch Break
Programme Director: Mr Daniel Matsapola.
13:30 – 13:35	Session Brief
13:35 – 14:25	Room 1 Session chair: Mrs S Veldsman Note: Papers are delivered consecutively	Room 2 Session Chair: Mr Lyndon Manas	Room 3 Session Chair: Ms K Naidoo
Paper 1(Non-Academic) (15min) Preparing learners for STEMI competitions: A case study of a collaborative online approach Dr T Reinhardt Ms N Dookie	Paper 2(Non-Academic) (15min) The Role of Print and Digital media in transforming Olympiads and competitions: A report on the significance of the reach by Eskom Expo for Young Scientists’ activities Mr I Marume (Eskom Expo) Mr JeVanne Gibbs (Eskom Expo)	Paper 3(Non-Academic) (15min) Developing a language of Science through cooperative learning in a rural grade 11 Life Science classroom Mr A Obilana (PRAKIS Educational Services)	Educator Workshop GET (50 min) Digital tools to level up your STEM teaching (online and off-line) Mr S Sherman	Educator Workshop FET (50 min) Physics Dr D Fish
14:25 – 14:45	Plenary Discussion – Q&A
14:45 – 15: 05	STEMI Support and Development Framework: Final inputs and adoption Mr B Lesch
15:05 – 15:15	Closure & Briefing for the 22 July

Thursday
Programme Director: Mr Parthy Chetty
09:00 – 09:10	Welcome & Guest Speaker Introduction
09:10 – 09:30	Dr Mmaki Jantjies – Head of Innovation Telkom (previously from University of Western Cape) Topic: The role of youth in technology, reshaping our digital future Profile: Mmaki Jantjies holds a PhD in Computer Sciences and is one of Africa’s foremost thought leaders in technology for development particularly in education technology. Having led two academic departments, she has published research on local and international academic journals and conferences as well as on several public platforms such as Popular Mechanics, Fast Company and CNBC.
09:30 – 09:45	Thematic Discussions Brief: Programme Director
10:00 – 10:50	Room 1 Facilitator: Mr Tsepo Majake Scribe: Ms Nalini Dookie Topic: Contemplated impact of STEMI	Room 2 Facilitator: Ms Thandeka Mhlanga Scribe: Mr Lyndon Manas Topic: The reach objective of STEMI	Room 3 Facilitator: Mr Daniel Matsapola Scribe: Mr Chris McCartney Topic: Collaborations, partnerships and cooperative opportunities necessary for successful STEMI Olympiads and competitions
10:50 – 11:05	Morning Break
11:05 – 11:15 11:15 – 11:30	Report back on Theme 1: Contemplated impact of STEMI Olympiads and competitions – Mr Tsepo Mojake Discussion & Questions
11:30 – 11:40 11:40 – 11:55	Report back on Theme 2: The reach objective of STEMI Olympiads and competitions – Ms Thandeka Mhlanga Discussion & Questions
11:55 – 12:05 12:05 – 12:20	Report back on Theme 3: Collaborations, partnerships and cooperative opportunities necessary for successful STEMI Olympiads and competitions – Mr Daniel Matsapola Discussion & Questions
12:20 – 13:20	Conference Resolutions: Mr Moloko Matlala
13:20 – 13:25	Announcement of the 2023 Theme: Mrs Erna Taljaard
13:25 – 13:35	Vote of Thanks and Closure: Ms Krishnie Naidoo

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