STEMI Conference


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Background Information

The STEMI Olympiads and Competitions Community of Practice Conference is an annual conference which is dedicated to the advancement of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Innovation (STEMI) Olympiads and Competitions in South Africa by creating a community of practice where best practices are identified and benchmarked. This is achieved by bringing Olympiad and Competition organisers and other industry stakeholders together to present academic and non-academic research and talks to facilitate a platform for engagement between parties.

Objectives of the conference

  1. To positively contribute towards a STEMI-driven culture.
  2. To create a platform for collaborative problem solving.
  3. To act as a catalyst between people and organisations.
  4. To facilitate the development of tools to improve the connection between science and society.
  5. To assist in transforming innovative ideas and actions into benchmarked practices.

Date of the upcoming conference

20 – 22 July 2021

Delegates who should attend

The focused audience for the conference is STEMI Olympiads and Competitions organisers and stakeholders that have either direct or indirect impact on this niche, such as educators, academics, science centres, government departments, science agencies, and professional bodies. However, anyone involved or interested in science engagement is welcome to attend.

Accommodation

It is the responsibility of the delegate to arrange his/her own accommodation.

For more information

Erna Taljaard

Project Coordinator
Email :erna@saasta.ac.za
Call +27 (0)12 392 9337

Vhutshilo Nekhwalivha

Project Officer
Email :Vhutshilo@saasta.ac.za
Call +27 (0)12 392 9360

Simon Rametse

Project Officer
Email :simon@saasta.ac.za
Call +27 (0)12 392 9343