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CALL FOR PROPOSALS - 2nd African Science Communication Conference
SAASTA is to take a leadership position in promoting broad public awareness,
appreciation and understanding of science, engineering and technology in South Africa.
On the 18th to the 21st of February 20009, SAASTA will be hosting the 2nd
African Science Communication Conference. The theme of this conference
is “Shaping Africa’s future – Science Communication’s contribution to Science,
Technology and Innovation, and the development of democracy in Africa.
SAASTA invites creative and innovative proposals from the Events Management Companies/Organisations, which will handle the logisticalarrangements of the Conference.
ONLY one proposal per applicant with a clear budget breakdown will be considered. Targeted conference size is approximately 250.
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2nd African Science Communication Conference
18 to 21 February 2009, Gauteng, South Africa
On 18-21 February 2009, the 2nd African Science Communications Conference (ASCC) will convene in Gauteng, South Africa. The theme of the 2nd ASCC will be "Shaping Africa's Future: Science Communication's contribution to Science, Technology and Innovation, and the development of democracy in Africa".
The deadline for abstract submission is October 16, 2008.
Click here for abstract submission guidelines and additional information.
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SAASTA's National Schools Debate project full steam ahead
The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) this year launched the National Schools Debate competition in conjunction with the South African School Debating Board. Now in its provincial stages of implementation, the competition aims to present scientific information to the youth of South Africa in a manner that will stimulate them intellectually and encourage them to engage each other on science-related issues.
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Research findings of a study into women in science, engineering and technology discussed at conference
The Science, Engineering and Technology for Women (SET4W), a sub-committee of the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI), hosted a symposium on 25 June 2008 on “Changing perceptions of women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET)”.
The symposium was held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria...
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Celebrating Women in Science
The Department of Science and Technology is celebrating Women’s Month by recognising a number of South Africa’s leading women scientists. Announcing the 2008 Women in Science Award winners at a gala dinner on 8 August 2008, Minister Mosibudi Mangena applauded women scientists for their immense contribution to the upliftment of all South Africans, and women in particular.
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