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Michael ellis presentation
The document discusses the NanoTour 2017 hosted by the University of the Freestate. The objectives are to raise awareness of nanotechnology research, create opportunities for collaboration between research centers and industry, and stimulate interest in nanotechnology careers. It also discusses the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) and its role in advancing public awareness and engagement with science through various outreach projects focused on science communication.
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Michael ellis presentation
- 1. NanoTour 2017 -University of the Freestate: Opening the doors of the future for todays society Michael Ellis Manager: Science Communication michael.ellis@saasta.ac.za +27 12 392 9300 / +27 72 287 7496 @NRF_SAASTA / @MzansiMike
- 2. ”for theoretical discoveriesof topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter”
- 14. UFS Nano FacilityTour: Overall Objectives • Raise awareness of nanotechnology research undertaken at the centre by reaching diverse audiences in an accessible way. • Creating opportunities for collaboration among nanotechnology centres and industry. • Stimulating interest in nanotechnology as a career by creating opportunities for learners and educators to understand nanotechnology and to meet the scientists and researchers making a difference in this exciting field.
- 15. Department of Scienceand Technology: Science Engagement Strategy Strategic Aim 1: To popularise science, engineering, technology and innovation as attractive, relevant and accessible in order to enhance scientific literacy and awaken interest in relevant careers Strategic Aim 2: To develop a critical public that actively engages and participates in the national discourse of science and technology to the benefit of society Strategic Aim 3: To promote science communication that will enhance science engagement in South Africa Strategic Aim 4: To profile South African science and science achievements domestically and internationally, demonstrating their contribution to national development and global science, and enhancing its public standing
- 16. Support and promoteresearch and knowledge generation through human capacity development Strengthen the relationship between Science and Society through Science Engagement Contribute to National Imperatives Support and promote research and knowledge generation through the provision of National Research Platforms NRF Mandate
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- 18. Who is SAASTA? Toadvance public awareness, appreciation of and engagement with science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation in South Africa
- 19. PRETORIA JOHANNESBURG Physical Location Pretoria DidactaBuilding, 211 Nina Sita Street Johannesburg 18A Gill Street, Observatory
- 20. SAASTA Science CommunicationDivision Englis h South ern Sotho North ern Sotho Tshive nda • Science and the media This includes media-scientist networking, events and the facilitation of workshops to assist media practitioners and scientists to popularise science. • Science engagement This includes various communication tools and resources that are used to promote science to the general public, one of the best-known being SA Science Lens – South Africa’s only scientific photographic competition. • Science communication and capacity building This includes developing the media and communication skills of researchers, enabling them to more effectively share their achievements in priority research areas.
- 21. SAASTA Science CommunicationProjects Using photography as a window to communicate science Young Science Communicator’s Competition Ages 18 to 35 Print, radio, film & open category SA Science Lens FameLab: Talking Science 3 min entertaining science talk 30 countries internationally
- 22. Science and Tech YouthJournalism Programme SAASTA Science Engagement Projects Community Media Project English Southern Sotho Northern Sotho Tshivenda Tswana Xitsonga IsiZulu IsiXhosa Promotes science engagement in indigenous languages Public Engagement Programmes Biotechnology, Hydrogen & Fuel Cells & Nanotechnology Interns placed at community media outlets in SA
- 23. Nanotechnology Public EngagementProgramme Nano Symposiums Resource Development Social Media Engagement Workshops and Training Exhibitions and Festivals School Science Debates Nano Newsletter Media Monitoring and Placement
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- 25. Enkosi Thank you Re aleboga Siyabonga Dankie
Editor's Notes
- #20 Reunert Telescope The original Observatory in Johannesburg was initially a meteorological institution. When it was later decided to diversify into astronomical observation, the then director, Robert Innes, acquired a telescope with the help of Dr Theodore Reunert. It was the Observatory’s first piece of astronomical equipment. Then known as the nine-inch telescope, the instrument was installed in 1907, opening up a whole new view of the universe. One of the first observations made through the telescope was the apparent disappearance of the rings of Saturn. Fortunately, all it took was a slight retouching of the objective lens by the manufacturer, and both the telescope (and the universe) was returned to normal. The telescope was renamed the Reunert Telescope in 1924, in honour of Dr Reunert’s instrumentation. Innes, who was also the founding director of the Observatory, was using the telescope in conjunction with a series of photographic plates when he discovered Proxima-centauri (the star closest to our sun) in 1915. It is a tiny Red Dwarf star some 4,22 light years away from earth, and the third member of the Alpha Centauri triple system. This was the first of many multi-star observations that Innes subsequently documented, along with his observations of the large satellites of Jupiter. Innes Telescope This Telescope was named after the founding director of the Johannesburg Observatory, Sir Robert Innes. A street leading to the Observatory site and an office building Innes used were also named after him. The Innes Telescope is a 26,5 inch refractor telescope, which has been refurbished by SAASTA and is still functional. The Astronomy Society of South Africa uses this telescope every second Wednesday of the month to observe the skies. It is also used by SAASTA for sky viewing together with members of public and schools.