21st SAASTEC CONFERENCE Hosted by

Inkcubeko Youth and Science Centre, Ithembalethu, George, Western Cape

11th -14th November 2019

THEME:

INCLUSIVENESS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRES

SUB-THEMES:

• Celebrating International Year of Periodic Table and IUPAC 100th anniversary • Advancing Technology through science centres (Next digital revolution-4IR) • Breaking barriers to positive actions against climate change

PROGRAMME

Monday- 11 November 2019 Times Activity/Session 09:00 – 15:30

DSI-SAASTA Stakeholder Engagement Meeting (Invited delegates only)

14:00 – 17:30

Pre-Conference Workshops Choice of 5 Workshops:

• The Birth Of A Star – ECD Interactive workshop • Successful Science Shows • Build An Inclusive Aerospace Programme • IKS Workshop: Household Materials And Their Properties – In The Context

Of Olden-Day Traditional Homes In Rural Settings (Pre-booking is compulsory – please visit the SAASTEC website to book your workshop)

17:30 – 19:00 Conference Registration at Inkcubeko YSC

Tuesday – 12 November 2019 Times Activity/Session Speaker 08:00 – 08:30 (30)

Registration, Coffee & Networking

08:30 – 10:20 (110)

Welcome & Introductions

Daniel Motsapi (Chairman SAASTEC)

08:30 – 08:40 Welcome to Inkcubeko Mr Brett Utian (Inkcubeko SC Management) 08:40 – 08:55 Welcome to Ithembalethu, George Inkcubeko (Ithembalethu) Municipality 08:55 – 09:10 Message from SAASTA Dr Jabu Nukeri (NRF/ SAASTA) 09:10 – 09:25 A Message from NRF Dr Beverly Damonse (NRF) 09:25 – 09:40 The new White Paper on Science & Innovation:

Science Engagement Policy Imperatives Mr Isaac Ramovha (DSI)

(30+10 min) Keynote Address 09:40 – 10:20 (40)

KEYNOTE Dr Miha Kos (CEO- Hisà Eksperimentov in Slovenia)

10:20 – 10:50 (30)

Tea and Poster session

10:50 – 12:20 (90)

Plenary 1 – 4IR

Moderator –Livhuwani Masevhe

10:50 – 11:05

South African network of Optical Observatories

Prof Thebe Medupe

11:05 – 11:20 SC’s playing an active role in advancing the 4IR Norman Pillay (Scibono Discovery Centre)

11:20 – 11:35

Science Centres Promoting Technology for Sustainable Development in Africa

Antony Kinyili (Science Centre Kenya)

11:35– 11:50 Science Centres at the Forefront of 4IR Akash Dusrath & Julie Cleverdon (CTSC) 11:50 – 12:05 Reaching Out in a Digital Space Sandile Rikhotso (University of Limpopo SC) 12:05 – 12:20 Q & A 12:20 – 13:30 (70)

Parallel Session 1

Session Intro 12:20 – 12:25

Parallel A Moderator: Dr Tanja Reinhardt

Parallel B Moderator: Joseph Taetsane

Parallel C Moderator: Siphesihle Bukhosini

12:25 – 12:35 Use of virtual agricultural experimental learning platforms Chuma Mtyelwa

Revolutionize basic learning through design simulations Steven Khumalo

Breaking barriers to positive actions against Climate Change Smangele Manqele

12:35 – 12:45 Digital Science Laboratory Xolani Maphumulo

Extensive Research Inclusive Science Centres Mr Kgoetlana and Charlie Molapo

ROBO – Inspire Lindokuhle Hada

12:45 – 12:55

Quantrant 4. The last Revolution Brian Ndavha

What is the public perception of science Goitseone Ramonnye

The O.R. Tambo MST Academy In Advancing The 4IR - SN Dlamini and MV Mothomogolo

12:55 – 13:05 Computer Science, Connecting Communities Innocent Masizi Ndlovu

Advancing Technology (4IR) through Science Centres Alfred Hanyane

Embracing the rising technology age in SC’s with the use of VR & AR- Jamey Bester and Bafo Yoti

13:05 – 13:15 Effective Career Guidance (in the Era of the 4IR) – Cultivating Interest in STEAM Careers Ian van den Berg

TANKS coding app – An indigenous tool to bring coding and robotics to learners in disadvantaged schools. Singathwa Kuli

Graphing Calculator as an innovative hands-on gadget of teaching and for learning mathematics Sinayo Booi

13:15 – 13:30 Q & A Q & A Q & A

13:30 – 14:30 LUNCH ALL

14:30 – 15:40 (70)

Parallel Sessions 2

Session Intro 14:30 – 14:35

Parallel A Moderator: Armstrong Mashakeni

Parallel B Moderator: Gilbert Lekwe

Parallel C Moderator: Thami Mphokela

14:35 – 14:50 Snap Out of It, Rethinking Method of Evaluation -Tasneem Daniels

Inclusiveness in Science and Technology Centres - Theshnie Naidoo, Busisiwe Gumede and Nokwanda Cele

Taking Science out of the Centre – the 25 year evolution of matric workshops – Dr Derek Fish

14:50 – 15:00 CompLit4U – Bringing Computer Literacy to Cleaning Staff – Dr Tanja Reinhardt

STOCVEL –Science Revitalization Joseph Taetsane

A quick guide to organizing a successful Matric Workshop Silindile Mthembu

15:00 – 15:10 An introspection of Sci-Enza’s inclusivity Tshepiso Maroga

Rural-Township bases S&T Centres. Roles they play in fostering inclusive culture in science education Gabolwelwe Mosina

Language as a Barrier to Effective Assessment in Science – Matric Chemistry Workshop Nsikelelo Malinga

15:10 – 15:20 RRING Project addressing issues of inclusion, social justice and transformation in Research and Innovation Duduzile Kubheka

Science, Technology and Innovation enabling inclusive and sustainable South African development in a changing world. Sinesipho Ngamile

Matric Skills Life Science Workshop

Diloshni Thambaran

15:20 – 15:30 The importance of Public engagement Mmakgosi Sekgome

The Inclusiveness of Science and Technology at Science Centres Samuel Zondi

Science intervention as a tool for improving pass rate of Physical Science Charles Thethwayo

15:30 – 15:40 Q & A Q & A Q & A 15:40 – 16:10 Tea and Poster session

16:10 – 17:50 (100)

Plenary 2 Moderator: Bafedile Kgwadi

16:10 – 16:25 Responsible Communication of Science, a global RRI trend Shadrack Mkansi (SAASTA)

16:25 – 16:40 Data Analysis Thandamanzi Mtsweni and Dudu Khubeka(SAASTA)

16:40 – 16:55 National Space awareness at SANSA

Daniel Matsapola(SANSA)

16:55 – 17:10 Mathematics and Sciences Focused Learner Enrichment Programs – The case of the University of Johannesburg Soweto Science Centre

Patrick Monama (UJ Science Centre)

17:10 – 17:30 Q & A ALL 18:30 – 22:00 EVENING BRAAI FUNCTION AT HEROLDS BAY

WEDNESDAY- 13 November 2019

Times Activity/Session Speaker 08:00 – 0830

Registration, Coffee & Networking

08:30 – 09:50 (80)

Plenary 3 - ECD Moderator: Shemonè Bokhary

08:30 – 08:50 Levelling the Playing Field For the Class of 2032 Shemoné Bokhary 08:50 – 09:05 Contribution of Science Centres in preparing

ECD for S&T education Mary-Ann Makama and Innocentia Mabuza

09:05 – 09:20 English Attack – Early Literacy Project Thami Mphokela 09:20 – 09:35 Interactive exhibits for Grade 5 and 6 learners Mahlatshe Ncha & Martin Valcke 09:35– 09:50 Q & A ALL 09:50 – 10:20 (30)

Tea and Poster session

10:20 – 11:50 (90)

AGM + Overview of SCWS2020

11:50 – 12:35 (45)

Panel Discussion 1 Moderator: Dr Tanja Reinhardt

11:50 – 12:10 Umjikelezo We Science - Beyond

Dr Tanja Reinhardt and other panelists

12:10 – 12:25 Bending the curve Dr Derek Fish 12:25 – 12:35 Discussion ALL 12:35 – 13:35 (60)

Parallel Session 1

Parallel A Moderator Tsepo Majake

Parallel B Moderator Silindile Mthembu

Parallel C Moderator: Tebogo Habedi

12:35 – 12:45 Online Platforms as a Vehicle in Enhancing STEM Learner Intervention Programmes Manqoba Lwazi and Phumezo Kwinana

Making Science Experiments Exciting: Science Shows as a means to Stimulate Performance of STEM Experiments Sinovuyo Makinana and Khayakazi Matasimba

Determination of Global Solar Radiation in Northern Region of Limpopo Province Disampras Mathebe

12:45 – 12:55 The mobile science laboratory- either you come or I come, you can’t run away from me Satisfied Chabalala

New strategies of winning young minds through science activities Jabulile Nyawo

An investigation of grade 10 students’attitudes towards S&T in Palabora foundation, Limpopo Province Norman Moshokoa

12:55 – 13:05 Spread Science Love Through TV Science Activities Ncamisile Gumede

Mentorship Program: Effects of SC’s mentorship program-the case of KALRO science centres in Kenya Jane Evalyn Oduor

Boys’ Inclusivity Through Science Centres Dorothy Mlambo

13:05 – 13:15 How JCPZ uses the mobile lab to combat inclusivity barriers by running SDG outreach programmes – Moliehi Moonyane

Living a Scary-Free Life Through Science Bonisiwe Gumede

Celebrating international year of the periodic table Sigcinile Khalishwayo

13:15 – 13:25 Real laboratories available online: a case study at the UFH Mncedi Rani and Mr Phumzile

Q & A

Inclusivity as a strategy for growing a SC Mdumiseni Nxumalo

13:25 – 13:35 Q & A

Q & A

13:35 – 14:35 LUNCH

14:35 – 15:35 (60)

Parallel Session 2

Parallel A Moderator: Sandile Rikhotso

Parallel B Moderator: Shadrack Mkansi

Parallel C Moderator: Thandi Mtsweni

14:35 – 14:45 4IR is here, are you ready? Bhekani Mathebula

Integration of Climate-smart Agriculture System to Improve crop production for farmers in EC Wandile Maya

Effective Eco-friendly techniques to eliminate the use of Conventional pesticides Nompumelelo Sinxo

14:45 – 14:55 What & Why 4IR Thabiso Mokose

Possibilities of growing hydroponics as an alternative agricultural technique to enhance crop production and water conservation A Gweqe

Encouraging positive actions against harsh Climatic Changes Ephraim Ngwenya

14:55 – 15:05 The role of Periodic Table & IUPAC in our everyday lives Gcinile Nkosi

Breaking barriers to positive actions against climate change C.J Sibiya

Technological approach towards renewable energy Lehlogonolo Mokone

15:05 – 15:15 Time series analysis of Tropospheric CO2 using remote sensing Bongani Mkhize

Climate Change is real, let’s face it! Thabile Mthiyane

Identifying barriers to positive actions against climate change in SA Olwethu Ntaka

15:15 – 15:35 Q & A Q & A Q & A 15:35 – 16:05 Tea and Poster session 16:05 – 16:50 (45)

Panel Discussion on 4IR Moderator: Puleng Tsie

16:05 – 16:35 The future is Calling – Science Centres in the Next 10 to 20 Years

Puleng Tsie and other panelists

16:35 – 16:50 Discussion 20:00 – 23:00 GALA DINNER AT FANCOURT HOTEL

THURSDAY – 14 November 2019 Times Activity/Session Speaker 08:00 – 08:30 (30)

Registration, Coffee & Networking

08:30 – 10:15 (105)

Plenary 4 Session 1

Moderator: Alfred Hanyane

08:30 – 08:45 Strategic Science Communication MJ Schwartz (CTSC) 08:45– 09:00

Is Mendeleyev’s Periodic Table the Greatest Scientific Idea Ever?

Prof Mike Bruton

09:00 – 09:15 Understanding the Periodic Table, The Pillar of Science and Technology

DJ Tshuma

09:15 – 09:30

Laser Meets Rocks: Journey to Discovery Siphokazi Panya Panya

09:30 – 09:45

Questioning the real impact of outreach programs and enforcing deliberate inclusion and social justice

Duduzile Khubeka

09:45 – 10:00

How does Science Festivals improve the quality of lives of rural communities

Griezel Raphahlelo

10:00 – 10:15 Q & A ALL 10:15 – 10:25

Leg Stretch

10:25 – 11:40 (75)

Plenary 4 Session 2

Moderator: Disampras Mathebe

10:25 – 10:40

Disability inclusion from exhibits development to outreach

Kenneth Monjero (Kenya)

10:40 – 10:55

Using Space as a driver for STEMI Literacy Elisa Fraser (SANSA)

10:55 – 11:10

Organic or traditional intellectualism for science engagement?

Tsepo Majake (ASSAF)

11:10 – 11:25 Breaking the barriers within limitations

Tebogo Habedi (ArcelorMittal SC)

11:25 – 11:40

Q & A

11:40 – 12:00

Tea and Poster session

12:00 – 13:00 (75)

Panel Discussion: Climate Change

Moderator – Dr Derek Fish

12:00 – 12:15

Could Nuclear Energy be the answer to the harsh Reality of Climate Change?

Gilbert Lekwe

12:15 – 12:30 Climate Change: How to Have “The Talk” Constructively

Katlego Tsogang and Pelontle Malgas

12:30 – 12:45

Learning for Sustainable Living Armstrong Mashakeni

12:45 – 13:00

Practicing What we Preach Thabang More

13:00 – 13:10

Discussion ALL

13:10 – 13:20

Conference Wrap Up

13:20 – 14:20 LUNCH

DEPARTURES

Would Like To Thank The Following:

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

1 Climate Change: A problem for everyone Akhona Lukhozi, KwaZulu-Natal Museum

2 Mobile science and technology labs as a means to revive STEM learning in rural-based schools in the Eastern Cape

Yolanda Jali and Xolisa Williams, FOSST Discovery Centre

3 Agri-smart innovative technologies to improve productivity of small-holder farmers:

Hlumelo Zondani and Wandile Mashece, Fosst Discovery Centre

4 Robotics Competition with a twist Bafana Mavuso, ArcelorMittal Science Centre Sebokeng

5 Effective governance of South Africa's oceans and coastline

D.A. Matsapola, SANSA

6 How to make mathematics fun, easy for learners? Khuliso Makungo, ArcelorMittal Science Centre (Sebokeng)

7 Graphing Calculator as an innovative hands-on gadget of teaching and for learning mathematics:

Sinayo Booi, Fosst Discovery Centre

8 Greenhouse gases and how we can stop production Thembikile Mdletshe, Christoph Meyer Maths & SC

9 Climate change (are we there yet) Armstong Mashakeni, National Zoological Garden

10 Protection through science Gumude Bonisiwe, BSG science centre

11 TV science Gumede Ncamsile, BSG science centre

12 New strategies of winning young minds through science activities

Nyawo Jabulile, BSG science centre

13 Science for Everyone Njabulo Duma & Alfred Rasakanya, SAASTA

14 What is the public perception of science? Goitseona Ramonnye, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation

15 The Relevance of SC’s in the New Age of 4IR Tshepiso Mokoena, UJ Soweto Science Centre

16 XinaBox for education to enhance interest in learners towards 4IR

Thandile Vuntu, SANSA

17 Adapting to the changing world Nthabiseng Moloi, ArcelorMittal Science Centre – Newcastle

18 Climate change Awareness Hlongwani Ntshuxeko Elson, University of Venda (Vuwani Science R C )

19 The use of a community library in communicating science

Griezel Raphahlelo; Ruth Chepape & Cornet Thabiso Mamabolo,

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20 The Four Runners (Sn, S, Mn&W) of the Periodic Table in Water treatment

Kgoetlana Charlie Molopo, Moipone Academy

21 War against global warming Ramabulana T.R, National Zoological Garden

22 Global Warming: Earth's Greatest Threat Letlhogonolo Mmatsatsi Mokwape, National Zoological Gardens

23 Climate change mitigation

Pandelani Ndou, University of Venda Vuwani Science R C t

24 Image analysis by CIEL*a*b* and RGB colour coordinates for the colorimetric detection of hexavalent chromium using gold nanoparticles …

Sindisiwe F. Muthwa et al, Durban Univ. of Technology

25 Curriculum support at three under-performing schools in Ngaka Modiri-Molema district

T. Medupe & L. Molebatsi, N W Univ.

Delegates are requested to view posters during their tea and lunch breaks.

Poster authors should try to be available at their posters during tea breaks.