Producing meerkat images south african radio astronomy. Eskom expo for young scientists aug 2019 aug 2019 1. Young scientists with learners participating in london and australia in. Address by the minister of science and technology, naledi. Regional science fair director rsfd at eskom expo for young scientists durban. Jul 24, 2019 young scientists showcase their science projects at the eskom expo by ana reporter jul 23, 2019 johannesburg the eskom expo for young scientists said on tuesday this year has seen a surge in. Hundreds of young scientists from across africa have descended on the birchwood hotel and conference centre located in boksburg, south africa to compete in the 38th annual eskom expo for young. The kelvin awards at the eskom expo for young scientists. Sas outstanding young scientists rewarded at international. Oct 31, 2014 durban the future is looking bright for kwazulunatal pupils who shone at the eskom expo international science fair.
Oct 06, 2017 the second day of eskom expo for young scientists international science fair isf was abuzz with the great ideas presented by young scientists. Learners in grades 4 to 12 may register their own projects by visiting our website. Eskom expo for young scientists expo is south africas primary and only existing science fair for school students, where they. Eskom expo supports young scientists during lockdown. We develop scientists that are able to identify a problem, analyse information, find solutions and communicate findings effectively. Oct 03, 2009 every year more than 30 000 learners participate in eskom expo at school, district, regional and national level, and these represent the core group of young scientists and innovators of the future. Meet africas top young scientists at the eskom expo for. It involved submission of innovative science and technology projects by young scientists to judges at school, regional and i volunteered at the eskom expo for young scientists which affords students the unique opportunity of showcasing their innovation and ingenuity through projects focused in the fields of science, technology. Registration to participate in eskom expo for young scientists is now open. Demonstrator, university of kwazulunatal, pietermaritzburg and durban.
Welcome to the page of the eskom expo for young scientists. Eskom expo welcomes hundreds to compete in science fair. Eskom julia machel book launch voortreker monument 2006. Secondary school in kwazulunatal, and a solar geyser built with recycled.
Young scientists showcase their science projects at the. On august 26 the nkangala regional eskom expo celebrated their 19th edition of the expo for young scientists. Funds cover the costs of meeting, coaches and mentors and materials needed to successfully execute their projects. Eeys arranges 35 regional science expos across the. Eskom expo for young scientists is a science fair, where students have a chance to show others their projects about their own scientific investigations. Eskom expo for young scientists wins award in science oscars. Cebolenkosi alex nxumalo durban area, south africa. A whopping 600 projects were presented at the expo this year covering a diverse range of topics. Sas young scientists to compete in international precollege.
Eskom expo for young scientists expo is south africas primary and only existing science fair for school. I have also obtained a bsc degree in environmental and biological sciences majoring in geology and geography. Young scientists showed what they are capable of at the recent central kzn regional eskom expo for young scientists held at the durban university of technology. Leaving no one behind hosted by wessa wildlife and environment society of south africa. Eskom opens doors for young scientists with study bursaries. Sas young scientists to compete in international pre. Plan expo events including the educator academy, workshops, district expos and the regional expo. Sibonge sanelisiwe zulu pietermaritzburg, kwazulunatal. Hundreds of young scientists showcase their science. Eskom expo welcomes hundreds to compete in science fair the. Oct 09, 2017 eskom expo for young scientists international science fair has awarded three deserving students with an engineering study bursary worth r1. Their participation in the national expo follows their outstanding performances at the regional eskom expo for young scientists held in mbombela on august 26. Apr 04, 2020 eskom expo celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and will see more local learners take part in workshops and science camps leading up to the regional science expo which will be held at dates to be confirmed.
Eskom expo for young scientists held at the university of pretoria on 2 and 3 october 2009, selected winners of the regional expo events showcased their projects at the national finals of the eskom expo for young scientists. R50 000 eskom expo isf gave the young scientists an ideal platform to show their talents and passion for all things scientific. Jan 29, 2020 eskom risk and sustainability general manager andrew etzinger said the eskom expo challenged young scientists to be creative and use their logic when addressing issues faced in their own communities. The latest news, sport, investigations, comment, analysis and opinion from the press and journal, aberdeens leading voice. Young scientists impress at eskom expo grocotts mail. An improvement on last years effort, explains regional science fair director, dr. The eskom expo for young scientists has helped offer funding for tuition, and seen pupils attain learnerships to study abroad and upgrade science labs for their schools. Starting with a tribute to nelson mandela, on 31 october 2014, followed by a special event unesco. Oct 02, 2017 johannesburg for 37 years the eskom expo for young scientists, the countrys largest schoollevel science fair, has been cultivating a passion for the sciences in young people. Longrunning regional eskom expo for young scientists levels. Information participated in eskom expo for young scientists in grades 9,11 and 12.
Kzn far north region eskom expo for young scientists home. Typically students in underresourced schools have no opportunities for handson science experiences. Mentor young scientists in south africa globalgiving. Eskom young scientists gather in johannesburg sanews. Science boffin wins grand prize at eskom expo itweb. Longrunning regional eskom expo for young scientists. The competition is a great launchpad for motivated youngsters keen to explore these fields and change not only their circumstances but their environments for the better, said. She won a bursary valued at r10,000 from the durban university of. This year 488 of the most outstanding projects by 580 participants were on display in 24 different categories. Eskom expo for young scientists, boksburg, gauteng. A total of 532 projects were selected to be presented in october 2011 at the national finals. The eskom expo for young scientists was attended by over 900 young. Eskom expo for young scientists held at the university of. Young scientists showcase their science projects at the eskom.
Young scientists from around the african continent and other parts of the world last week dazzled at the eskom expo for young scientists international science fair in johannesburg. We develop scientists that are able to identify a problem, analyse information, find solutions and communicate findings. Kzn far north region eskom expo for young scientists. May 14, 2018 following successful presentations at the eskom expo for young scientists international science fair, nine of south africas finest fledgling researchers will compete in worlds largest international precollege science competition. Client and events portfolio moshomo bashumi consultants. The young scientist incubation project helps a group of grade 9 children in the south african township of kwadabeka in kwazulunatal to set up science clubs to work on their science, technology and engineering projects for entry into the science expo competition. Eskom expo for young scientists and engineers, central kzn regional expo.
Mbombela learners from schools in the ehlanzeni district will showcase 20 science expo projects in the ongoing international science fair isf eskom expo for young scientists taking place in birchwood conference centre in boksburg this week. For grade 11 learner msomi zizile 16 from zwelibanzi high school in umlazi, it was the. Durban, south african based santhe phd trainees sharon khuzwayo and. Young scientists represent mpumalanga in the eskom science. Hundreds of young scientists showcase their science projects. Some of my accomplishments during my university career include an nwu honours bursary and distinctions in hydrochemistry and introductory human geography. Caroline bredell physical science educator al falaah. The eskom expo for young scientists is africas largest science fair. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded at the regional.
Nelson mandela bay boffins shine at science fair heraldlive. Eskom expo welcomes hundreds to compete in science fair ana eskom kwazulunatal gm monde bala hosted some of the top kzn performers from eskom expo for young scientists. Young scientists at expo show that science is fun ee publishers. Ekurhuleni learners shine at the eskom expo for young scientists.
The eskom expo for young scientists said on tuesday that this year has seen a surge in research projects in the energy category, with pupils aiming to find alternative solutions to power south africa. Ekurhuleni learners shine at the eskom expo for young. Some of the learners representing the province in the eskom science expo. Eskom expo for young scientists regional science fair, kimberley. Engineering and science at the university of kwazulunatal. Jul 30, 2014 schools from southern kzn, northern coast, and northern and central kzn will at various venues display their innovative projects in the eskom expo for young scientists.
This year the eskom expo for young scientists international science fair has unearthed talented young scientists with bright ideas to help solve common challenges that south africans face. Stafford smithies, vsa consulting the eskom expo for young scientists had over 10 000 participants this year, with projects first submitted and judged at regional level. The 36 th annual eskom expo for young scientists, taking place this week in boksburg, drew over 500 learners from around the country and some international teams to exhibit their scientific projects. The eskom expo for young scientists inspires the youth and ignites their passion to explore the world and how it works. The threeday eskom expo for young scientists international science fair isf is south africas largest schoollevel science fair and is also a national initiative. I previously volunteered as a judge at the eskom expo for young scientists regional expo. Santhe trainees judge at national school science competition. Young scientists share valuable ideas midrand reporter. If you registered last year, just log in and update your details follow eskom expo bloemfontein for updates.
Aug 08, 2019 by staff reporter on august 8, 2019 outside, science a motivational pillow, alternatives to clingwrap, how correct murphys law is and were some of the intriguing titles for science projects entered in the regional final of the 2019 eskom expo for young scientists hosted at rhodes university on 2 and 3 august 2019. Eskom expo for young scientists bags sanea energy education award. We have been going through training, particularly with teachers. Discover here all the past, present and future events and join unescos. Hundreds of young scientists showcase their science projects at the. Eskom expo takes pride in the nstf award and recognition received, and undertakes to continue creating excitement for science through researchbased projects, and encouraging more learners to take up scienceorientated subjects and careers, chetty added. Sep 30, 2019 pinky jiyane outshone 600 young innovators at the eskom expo international science fair 2019, taking the top prize for her smart prepaid electricity meter. Jul 23, 2019 the eskom expo for young scientists said on tuesday this year has seen a surge in research projects in the energy category. A total of 822 pupils from south africa, lesotho, swaziland, namibia and. Khilona piyarlall, grade 9 scottburgh high, southern kzn. It also served as motivation for them to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation stemi fields. The eskom expo for young scientists annually draws entries. Young scientists represent mpumalanga in the eskom science expo. Eskom expo for young scientists wins award in science.
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