2019 News

 AIMS Women in STEM Workshop

 Initiative hosts the annual Mentoring and Networking Event

The AIMS Women in STEM (AIMSWIS) Initiative held its annual Mentoring and Networking Event on 30 November 2019, at AIMS South Africa, under the theme “breaking the glass ceiling”. 

Maryam Mirzakhani

Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize Up for Women Mathematicians 

The Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced the Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize, to be awarded to outstanding women in the field of mathematics. 

International Day of Mathematics 

UNESCO has Proclaimed March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics 

UNESCO has Proclaimed March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has Proclaimed March 14 

Evander's Journal club talk

Master's student looks at developing an algorithm for translating African Languages

Africa boasts so much diversity in languages but ironically has the world’s most under-resourced languages. This was the grim reality that prompted a current research project.  

AIMS Women in STEM 

AIMSWIS Mentoring Lunches set to empower women students

On 25 and 31 October, the AIMS Women in STEM (AIMSWIS) initiative had the pleasure of hosting two phenomenal women in mathematics Dr Magdaleen Marais and Prof. Lijun Zhang. 

Public lecture by Dr Daniel Nickelsen

The public lecture explores the interface between basic and applied research

The 6th Muizenberg Festival took place from 7 to 13 October 2019. AIMS South Africa together with the Muizenberg Festival brought together experts from both basic and applied researchers. 

AIMS Women in STEM

Kick-Off Events for AIMS South Africa Women in STEM 

On September 20, 2019, AIMS House of Science organised a meet and greet meeting for the new structured masters' students. The purpose of the meeting was to provide a platform. 

University students visit AIMS SA       UL & WSU students gain exposure to careers in mathematical sciences 

On the 19 and 20 September, AIMS South Africa had the pleasure of hosting two groups of students pursuing undergraduate studies in mathematics, from the universities of Limpopo. 

ASSAF Quest Magazine 

AIMS Highlights the use of Machine Learning in Astronomy and Cosmology 

AIMS South Africa resident researcher Dr Michelle Lochner published an article on how machine learning is used in astronomy and cosmology in the August 2019 issue of the Quest magazine. 

Women's Month

Celebrating the life and legacy
of Dr Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer

AIMS South Africa has recently strengthened its partnership with the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) to enhance the delivery of the AIMS House of Science and AIMSSEC program. 

2019 National Science Week Launch

AIMS Highlights Mathematics' Contributions to Climate Research & Communication 

On 27 July AIMS joined over 70 science, technology, and innovation (STI) exhibitors from across the country at the official Launch of the 2019 National Science Week (NSW). 

Public Lecture by Mr Musanje Mweene

Artificial Intelligence That Respects Your Right to Privacy

Science fiction films often depict Artificial Intelligence (AI) as mere robots that can perform human tasks. Well, they are not far off, but there is more to AI than meets the eye.

Public lecture by Dr. Simon Singh

Dr. Singh gave two separate lectures titled “The Science of Secrecy”

“Mathematics is an internal game played by mathematicians according to the rules set out by the mathematics community,” said Dr Simon Singh.      

AIMS Women in STEM Mentoring Session

 An Evening with Dr. Tendai Mugwagwa

AIMS alumni Dr Tendai Mugwagwa gave a mentoring talk titled “An evening with Dr Tendai Mugwagwa" to AIMS South Africa students and researchers on Thursday, 6 June 2019. 

SAWMSA Workshop and Launch

Harnessing the leadership and agency of women in the field for the transformation 

Women have been historically underrepresented in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions worldwide. The situation is substantial in Africa. 

AIMS House of Science

 National Science Week 2019 Planning Workshop 

AIMS House of Science Manager Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe and intern Ms Karabo Makola co-organized and participated in the ground-breaking launch and workshop of the (SAWMSA).

International WiM Day

AIMS South Africa Celebrated the Inaugural International Women in Mathematics Day

In celebration of the first-ever International Women in Mathematics Day, AIMS South Africa held a round table discussion to celebrate women in mathematics. 

AIMS & African Gong Partnership

AIMS South Africa & African Gong signed MoU for public engagement training 

AIMS-South Africa has established a new partner to further enhance the programmatic delivery framework of the AIMS House of Science programmatic framework. 

Public Lecture by Dr Michelle Lochner

The Rise of the Machine in our Quest to Understand the Universe

“Machine learning is very much in your life”, enunciated Dr Michelle Lochner during her public lecture at AIMS-South Africa. Dr Lochner gave a public lecture on machine learning. 

House of Science visit in AIMS Ghana 

Cross-Pollination in Mathematics Education Workshop in Ghana

With the objective of increasing the pipeline of students progressing into secondary and tertiary mathematics education, and to decreasing the failure or drop-out rate of mathematics students. 

House of Science Intern

AIMS welcomed new intern Ms Karabo Makola

From 1 April, Ms Karabo Makola has been appointed as House of Science intern at AIMS South Africa. She will work closely with Dr. Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe and the communications team. 

AIMS Women in STEM 

 Dr Elena Dimitrova to engage with the students and share her experience 

The AIMS Women in STEM (AIMSWIS) initiative had the privilege of having Dr. Elena Dimitrova as a speaker at their mentoring lunches.

Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad 

27th edition of the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) 

Morocco was ranked the top team at PAMO 2019, followed by host country South Africa in second place and Tunisia in third place. Other participating countries, were Botswana, Ghana, Malawi. 

Pi - day Celebration in Rwanda 

AIMS House of Science showcased the mathematics behind animated movies 

AIMS House of Science manager, Dr. Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe attended the second Pi-day (3.14) event that took place on 14 March 2019 at the University of Rwanda.

Academic Mentoring Retreat 

Academic Mentoring Retreat at the University of the Free State 

Dr Gavhi-Molefe participated in a 3-day academic mentoring training on leadership, mentoring, and career planning. The event was part of the University of the Free State Qwaqwa Campus.