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 TODAY’S RESEARCH, TOMORROW’S INNOVATION
Welcome to the NSTF-BHP Billiton Science and Technology Awards Web site that honours and celebrates outstanding contributions to Science, Engineering and Technology (SET).
Share ‘n Dare Programme
The impact of the NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards goes far beyond the ‘glitzy’ Awards ceremony. NSTF Awards Winners are ‘ambassadors’ for their fields of expertise for the whole year. The NSTF, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council’s Web & Media Technologies Platform, arranges opportunities for the Award Winners to share their knowledge and experience with young people, to be role models, and thus to motivate, or dare, the youth to take up studies and careers in the sciences and engineering. There are no better role models than these top scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and science communicators! |
Students are given the opportunity to show their ability as science communicators by entering the NSTF-BHP Billiton Awards Science Writing Competition and this year’s winning student will receive an iPad!
To enter, simply download the podcast on the interview given by the Award Winner. (Mr David Botha - Part 1 and Part 2). Write an essay of 800-1000 words based on the research and career
opportunities in this field. The target audience for your essay is high school learners, encouraging them to select this field in their future studies. Submit your completed essay using this link (http://www.mrc.ac.za/competition/). More important information. |
| January 2012 Activities |
| Award winners |
Activity |
| Dr Nokwanda Makunga |
23 January - 11:30 - 13:00, Motivational talk, Walter Sisulu University |
| Prof. Mamokgethi Setati |
26 January - 10:00 - Motivational talk,
University of Venda: School of Mathematical Sciences, Senate Chambers |
| Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim |
27 January - 10:30 - 11:15 - Motivational talk, Kwazulu Natal University, Steve Biko Lecture Theatre |
| Prof. Danie Hattingh |
30 January - 12: 30 - 14:00 - Motivational talk, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Gardham Avenue, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth |
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View the activities of the 2010/11 NSTF-BHP Billiton Award Winners
Partnerships and support
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with BHP Billiton, (as from May 2011) and to acknowledge our long-standing partners NRF, Eskom, and SAASTA. New potential sponsors are invited to request a funding proposal from our secretariat at enquiries@nstf.co.za.
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 Last updated:
19 January, 2012
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