Developing young scientists
The regional expo was one of 35 expos planned in all provinces across South Africa.
A number of pupils from across the Ugu District gathered at Creston College on Thursday to showcase their science and innovation research projects for the KwaZulu-Natal regional finals of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.
Around 20 schools from the region gathered to display their innovative science, engineering, and social investigations, while judges who are educators, specialists, and scholars in the various competition categories and Eskom Expo enthusiasts evaluated and gave scores to the projects on exhibition.
The regional expo was one of 35 expos planned in all provinces across South Africa. This was the first Eskom Expo physical science fair since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
KwaZulu-Natal coordinator for the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, Nalini Dookie said these science fairs are hosted by its non-profit organisation, Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.
She added that the fairs are aimed at developing young scientists and researchers to meet the critical skills shortage demand.
“As participants, parents, judges, sponsors, and guests there is so much we can take away from this annual event and through continued involvement, we can build on our knowledge and the knowledge of others. Together we can do so much more to make a difference in education and change the lives of our youth and communities,” said Dookie.
Meanwhile, Eskom Group Executive said: “Eskom is committed to nurturing South Africa’s brightest young minds through regional science fairs, where they are able to present their innovations and exposed to the diversity of career opportunities in the scientific world. Eskom Expo remains one of our flagship corporate citizenship initiatives, through which we actively develop the innovation potential, presentation skills, and competitive edge of our young scientists. Congratulations to all medal winners who we trust will make even greater strides at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF).”
Pupils in the region who advance to the ISF, which will be held in December, will compete against the best performing young scientists around the country.
For the event in December, pupils stand a chance to win prizes and bursaries, along with scholarships and various opportunities. They will also stand a chance to be selected to showcase their research or innovation at an international science fair in the United States of America, Asia, Europe, and the rest of Africa.
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