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UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover the world of the (very) small
The Nanotechnology Public Engagement Programme (NPEP)* in conjunction with the CSIR, take pleasure in inviting students, policy makers, industry representatives, scientists/applied researchers, science communication practitioners and the general public to a one-day Nanotechnology Facility Tour.
Details:
| DATE: | Thursday, 23 February 2012. |
| TIME: | 08:00 for 08:30, to 13:00, followed by lunch. Guided tours will be conducted until 16:00. |
| VENUE: | National Centre for Nanostructured Materials, at the CSIR, Pretoria. |
| RSVP: | By 13 February 2012 to maphefo@saasta.ac.za or mthuthuzeli@saasta.ac.za. Please confirm any special dietary requirements. |
The purpose of the tour
This event aims to create awareness around nanotechnology and enhance public understanding of nanotechnology. It also aims to encourage industry to be involved in the development of nanotechnology and to take the lead in nanotechnology innovation.
The tour will include informative handouts, a 10-minute audio-visual presentation on nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as access to nine stations where people can learn more about the various nanostructures created at the facility, and the devices that are used to view them.
The tour is structured in two parts:- The first is an audio-visual presentation, which aims to familiarise the viewer with the science of nanotechnology, its origins, potential applications and risks.
- The second, a physical tour, will be conducted in the labs with the aim of encouraging engagement with the South African centre and to look for opportunities to support or collaborate with the work done there.
Booking information
The tour is offered free of charge and includes refreshments, lunch and parking for people who send their RSVPs by 13 February 2012. It is essential to book in order to reserve your seat and for catering purposes. Please feel free to forward this invitation to any colleagues, friends and family who might be interested in attending.
For more information contact Mthuthuzeli on +27 12 392 9376 or Maphefo on +27 12 392 9318.
| * | The Nanotechnology Public Engagement Programme (NPEP) initiative is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and is implemented by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF). |