Eskom Expo’s District Expos aim to refine learners’ research projects
These district expos are compulsory qualifying rounds to participate in the Eskom Expo Regional Science Fairs.
Young scientists will receive feedback from experts to help refine and improve their research projects at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos.
Learners from grades four and 12 and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students NC(V) Level two to NC(V) Level four are encouraged to register via the Eskom Expo website, to be eligible to present their initial research endeavours at the upcoming district expos, planned across South Africa.
These district expos are compulsory qualifying rounds to participate in the Eskom Expo Regional Science Fairs. Receiving feedback at the district expos is crucial for all research projects across the 13 Eskom Expo categories to prepare them for the qualifying rounds.
A team of expert judges, including Eskom Expo coordinators, regional science fair directors, teachers, and mentors, will be available to help identify errors in research methodology, experimental design, data analysis, and gaps in knowledge or understanding.
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Their insights enable learners to strengthen their projects and enhance the overall quality of their research while enhancing the creativity of young scientists by offering new ideas and perspectives.
Eskom Expo executive director Parthy Chetty said: “Through the pre-selection process at district expos, the best projects will qualify for the regional science fairs. Each district will have a fixed number of projects to select for each of the 38 regional science fairs countrywide.”
Selected winners from these fairs will then qualify to represent the region at the annual Eskom Expo International Science Fair, at Emperors Palace from October 6 to October 10.
To participate in a district expo, learners should have begun or completed their research projects or be in the final stages and seeking additional guidance.
Learners, teachers or parents have to visit the Eskom Expo website to register to take part in an upcoming District Expo on www.exposcience.co.za
Local dates and venues are:
- Hoërskool Hoogenhout on April 10.
- Hoërskool Standerton on May 9.
- Kiriyatswane Secondary School on May 13 at 8:00.
- TP Stratten Primary School on May 13 at 10:00.
- Hoërskool Secunda on May 13 at 14:00.
- Sasolia Primary School on May 14 at 10:00.
- Highveld Ridge Primary School on May 14 at noon.
