About 308 local young scientists, are participating in this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF).
About nine international participants from Lesotho, India, Russia and Mexico, will showcase their research and engineering projects at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Kempton Park.
Nine young scientists from Turkey, Ghana, Mozambique, Kenya and Ireland, will have an opportunity to take part virtually, from the 23 to 27 September 2024.
Mologadi Motshele, The Eskom Development Foundation Acting CEO, said “Eskom remains unwavering in its commitment to invest in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, which is the only national initiative of its kind, to reach the whole of South Africa, and beyond, to develop the skills and talent of the youth of our country.”
Motshele also said the Eskom Expo remains a vital platform to nurture and empower the next generation of innovators and scientists.
” The innovative solutions that will be presented by the learners will directly address and resolve most of the challenges faced by our country, while paving their way for a brighter and more sustainable future”.
Bursaries from sponsors amount to a value of over R3.7 Million.
Monetary prizes, add up to R75 000 cash, others up for grabs, are laptops and computers.
Eskom Expo Executive Director, Parthy Chetty, said “we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional finalists who have reached the international finals from the 14 500 participants nationally. Eskom Expo remains committed to supporting and encouraging the uptake of STEMI fields of study, ensuring that every individual, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive and succeed”.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Eskom Expo ISF and see first-hand the impressive projects that these young scientists have developed. The exhibition hall will be open to the public on Thursday, 26 September 2024 from 15:00 to 17:00 at the Emperor’s Palace Convention Centre in Kempton Park.