2019 Activities
Here is the list of the House of Science's upcoming and past in-house and community outreach activities from 2019 that we organized or participated in. These activities promote mathematical science, advance women in science, and engage the broader non-scientific communities.
SAWMSA Launch & Workshop: Harnessing the Leadership and Agency of Women in the Field for the Transformation Agenda, 6-7 June 2019
The South African Women in Mathematical Sciences Association (SAWMSA), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), the Department of Mathematics Education and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS South Africa), plans to conduct a two-day Workshop on Harnessing the Leadership and Agency of Women in the Field for the Transformation Agenda. The workshop to be held on 6-7 June 2019 at UNISA Sunnyside Campus (Building 4, Rooms 3B AND 4A) in Pretoria aims to bring together at least 60 postgraduate female students, researchers and academics in mathematical sciences and mathematics education from higher education institutions in South Africa to discuss their research and career development in a supportive environment.
Partially supported by a grant from the International Mathematical Union Commission for Developing Countries (IMU-CDC) and the National Research Foundation of South Africa, the workshop will feature presentations by dynamic African women STEM leaders, researchers and academics together with reflective, insightful and engaging interactive various activities and sessions that will stimulate dialogue and encourage collaboration, peer-peer learning, sharing and relationship building amongst the participants. The specific objectives of the workshop include:
The launch of SAWMSA.
Creating a platform for women in mathematics to share their research and career journeys to inspire young women to become the next generation of mathematicians.
Matching female postgraduate students with suitable mentors (established women researchers in mathematics) in their area of specialization.
Updating the database of women in mathematical sciences in South Africa.
Building a network of South African women in mathematics.
Women’s Advancement Forum - Mainstreaming Gender and Socio-Cultural Inclusion in Climate Change - 31 July -2 August 2019
In celebration of the 2019 edition of South African Women’s Month and National Science Week, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS South Africa) in collaboration with African Gong – The Pan-African Network for the Popularization of Science & Technology and Science Communication in Africa, plans to host a three - day Women’s Advancement Forum: International Exchanges, Research & Academia (WAFIRA).
The workshop will bring together at least 150 Women in STEM academia and research and at early career stages (Hons’, Masters’, PhD’s, and Post-Doctorates) from higher education and research institutes in the Western Cape.
THEME: Mainstreaming Gender and Socio-cultural Inclusion in Climate Change
WHEN: July 31st - August 2nd, 2019
WHERE: AIMS-South Africa Campus, 6 Melrose Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town
RSVP: Registration closes July 16th, 2019 (extended)
COST: Free
WORKSHOP AIMS & GOALS:
The goal of this workshop is to enhance the participants’ skills, knowledge, networks, and information systems in climate change research, gender representation, science communication, and public engagement so they can progress on the path towards advanced further studies in STEM fields and boost their progression in academia and research, in South Africa.
For more information:
Registration: https://forms.gle/vTUGUBnKkZRdykYX9
Email: rejoyce@aims.ac.za
📢The WAFIRA programme, which was scheduled to be held at AIMS from July 31 to August 2nd, 2019, in celebration of the 2019 edition of South African Women’s Month and National Science Week, has been postponed to 2020. An added value to postponing to 2020 is that we will be able to deliver a richer multi-dimensional programme, as we would be better positioned to bring on board additional funding and stakeholders.
AIMS@2019 National Science Launch
🗓️ 27 July 2019
📌 Kimberley, South Africa
OCTOBER
Public Lecture
🗓️ 8 October 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
AIMS South Africa, together with Muizenberg Festival have arranged an evening of stimulating talks regarding the intersection of Science and Society, intending to spark new thought and conversation. This is something our community has embraced as important. Thus we invite you to participate by not only attending the evening but also considering this a collaborative journey and inviting your friends and colleagues to join us. Primary to developing both Resilience and Meaning in our lives is Networking and Active Participation. See you there!
JANUARY
AIMS@University of the Free State Academic Mentoring Retreat
🗓️ 16-18 January 2019
📌 University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Audience: Mentors & Mentees
MARCH
AIMS@Pi Day Celebration in Rwanda
🗓️ 14 March 2019
📌 University of Rwanda
Audience: High school learners & general public
MARCH
AIMS Women in STEM Mentoring Lunch
Mentor: Dr. Elena Dimitrova, Clemson University, South Carolina
🗓️ 26 March & 2 April 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
Audience: AIMS female students, academics and researchers
April
House of Science contribute to Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO)
To be hosted by the AIMS South Africa in collaboration with the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF)
🗓️ 31 March - 6 April 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
April
📰 House of Science to Welcome Ms Karabo Makola (Inter)
Press Release
🗓️ 1 April 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
MAY
House of Science@ AIMS Ghana Cross-Pollination Workshop
🗓️ 29 April - 3 May 2019
📌 AIMS Ghana
MAY
📰 AIMS-African Gong MoU: Press Release
AIMS South Africa, African Gong to sign MoU for public engagement training and capacity building on the African continent
🗓️ 10 May 2019
📌 AIMS Soth Africa
MAY
AIMS@National Science Week 2019 Planning Workshop
🗓️ 13 May 2019
📌 Johannesburg, South Africa
MAY
🌍 Inaugural International Women in Mathematics Day@AIMS South Africa
🗓️ 11 May 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
JUNE
AIMS Women in STEM Mentoring Session
Mentor: Dr Tendai Mugwagwa, Public Health England
🗓️ 6 June 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
AUGUST
Public Lecture: National Women's Month
Title: Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer
Speaker: Professor Mike Bruton, Mike Bruton Imagineering
🗓️ 6 August 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
AUGUST
📰 AIMS SA-SAMF MoU Press Release
📰 Quest Magazine Press Release
AIMS Highlights the use of Machine Learning in Astronomy and Cosmology
📌 AIMS South Africa
SEPTEMBER
AIMS to host Universities of Limpopo & Walter Sisulu students
The students will visit AIMS as part of their educational tour as required by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
🗓️ 19-20 September 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
OCTOBER
AIMS Women in STEM Sessions
🗓️ 25 & 31 October 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
OCTOBER
Public Lecture explores the interface between basic and applied research
🗓️ 8 October 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
NOVEMBER
House of Science Journal Club
🗓️ 12 November 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa
NOVEMBER
AIMS Women in STEM Workshop
🗓️ 30 November 2019
📌 AIMS South Africa