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91% of readers strongly agree that social media platforms could play a key role in attracting younger generations of South Africans to SET fields of study. |
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3% say they are not sure (too many learners still don’t have internet access). |
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6% disagree (the time and money could be better spent on outreach projects). |
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SA's top science learners awarded
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CEO of Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, David Kramer, receives his Knight of the French National Order of Merit. |
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The French Government has awarded the title of Knight of the French National Order of Merit to the CEO of Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, David Kramer, in recognition of the sterling work he has done and the good relations he has maintained with the French Embassy in South Africa.
Kramer has been the head of the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg since 2004 and his work in encouraging and supporting science education has been both important and inspirational.
In presenting the award, French Ambassador Jacques Lapouge highlighted the significant contribution made by Kramer towards the promotion of science education in South Africa. He stated that the reason for bestowing the award was the flourishing cooperation between Sci-Bono and a number of French scientific institutions during Kramer’s tenure. This is evident in the sheer volume of permanent and temporary installations at Sci-Bono from France, on topics ranging from electricity to HIV/AIDS and the science of soccer.
In 2010, Kramer shared the SAASTA/NSTF award for the science communicator for public awareness with Robert Inglis.