CSIR Career Day 2023
CSIR hosts hundreds of learners from marginalised schools to encourage uptake of STEM careers
The CSIR hosts learners at its annual career day aimed at igniting an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among grade 9, 10 and 11 learners who have chosen mathematics and science as their subjects.
Hundreds of learners from township and rural schools will have the opportunity to interact with scientists and engineers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria on Thursday, 3 and Friday, 4 August 2023.
The CSIR will host learners at its annual career day aimed at igniting an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among grade 9, 10 and 11 learners who have chosen mathematics and science as their subjects.
CSIR researchers will utilise the platform to demonstrate diverse technologies and science-oriented activities such as science experiments, exhibitions, presentations and motivational talks. The learners will be granted the opportunity to interact directly with researchers and scientists, gaining insights into different STEM careers.
This event forms part of National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science and Innovation dedicated to fostering public understanding of science across the country. The theme for this year's NSW is “Transforming lives through evidence-based science”.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Day 1
Date: Thursday, 3 August 2023
Time: 07:30am-15:00pm
Venue: CSIR Knowledge Commons
Day 2
Date: Friday, 4 August 2023
Time: 08:30am-15:00pm
Venue: CSIR Knowledge Commons
RSVP with: Phetolo Phatsibi, Media Relations Intern PPhatsibi@csir.co.za
For enquiries, contact:
David Mandaha, CSIR Media Relations Manager
Tel: 012 841 3654
Mobile: 072 126 8910
Email: dmandaha@csir.co.za
About the CSIR:
The CSIR, an entity of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of all South Africans. For more information, visit www.csir.co.za.
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