The House of Science at AIMS South Africa offers an overarching innovation space for advancing science communication and gender equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM. Its goal is transformation and societal development, and it adds value enrichments to the AIMS academic and research programmes.
Flagship Capacity-Building Activities
Africa Scientifique is a three-phased, unique programme designed to support and provide young and emerging African scientists, researchers, and academics with leadership, knowledge, and skills for impactful science communication. It is jointly delivered in partnership with African Gong.
Women Advancement Forum International Exchanges, Research & Academia aims to foreground and empower African women in mathematical sciences as leaders and agents for the advancement of their studies and career progressions across academia, research, and industry. It is jointly delivered in partnership with African Gong.
Targeting the AIMS students, the Gender in STEM InHouse Mentoring aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters mentorship from caring senior students, facilitates networking with successful STEM professionals, including AIMS alumni, and actively promotes the participation of women and girls in STEM careers. For more information
Added Value Enrichment Activities
Public Lecture Series: Science & Society Engagement
The AIMS Public Lecture Series aims to provide an opportunity for scientists to share discoveries, engage with the broader community in Muizenberg and surrounding areas on pressing scientific, technological, innovation, and environmental issues, and share practical, useful applications of mathematics in everyday life.
Participation in Science Festivals & Forums
AIMS hosts National Science Week through the House of Science and participates in the exhibition stand at science festivals and forums. This aims to showcase AIMS's work to the broader community in South Africa, foster excitement in the wonder of mathematics, and inspire more young people to pursue STEM studies and careers.
Learner Advancement
STEM workshops for schools aim to introduce learners to coding/programming using Scratch Software, inspire and stimulate interest in pursuing computer science and maths careers at a tertiary level, and show learners that coding can be fun and exciting through real applications.
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The 5th Cohort Young Researchers Trained to Deliver Impactful Afrocentric Science Communication
17-19 April 2024: AIMS South Africa, in partnership with African Gong, has made significant strides in strengthening Africa’s capacity for impactful science communication. For more information
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We encourage and value the time, contribution and participation of students, researchers and academics in its public engagement and community outreach programmes. For more information contact: houseofscience[at]aims.ac.za
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South African Department of Science and Innovation
Pan-African Network for the Popularization of Science & Technology and Science Communication
