2020 News
Find House of Science's news articles for 2020 here.
November 2020
Farewell to House of Science Intern-Karabo Makola
AIMS House of Science
The AIMS House of Science provides a platform for public engagement, and advance leadership, knowledge and skills for scientific outreach and science communication for AIMS students and researchers It also offers graduate interns an
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September 2020
Africa Scientifique Programme 3-day Workshop
AIMS Researcher & Academics Equipped with Leadership, Knowledge & skills for Science Communication & Public Engagement
Over recent decades, the calls for action from governments and scientific institutions for researchers and academics to undertake Science Communication and Public Engagement have been prominent around the world. In the African continent, ... For Information ...
September 2020
AIMSWIS Mentoring Webinars
Leveraging the power of mentorship for female mathematicians
In celebration of Women’s Month, and as part of its monthly webinar series, the AIMS House of Science hosted four phenomenal women mathematicians at its AIMS Women In STEM (AIMSWIS) webinars. The webinars, which seek to bring female Mathematician
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August 2020
Apres-Lunch with Mathematical Scientists
Hosted by Mr. Robin Msiska, Mr Ndivhuwo Mphephu & Prof. Philip Mashele
It has been noted that Mathematical Sciences have a critical role to play in solving complex challenges faced globally. Such challenges are significant in Africa. Indeed, a few young people pursue mathematical science careers. Socio-economic
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July 2020
Africa Scientifique Programme Kick-off
AIMS House of Science & African Gong introductory Workshop on Leadership, Knowledge & skills for Science Communication
On 22 July 2020, AIMS House of Science, in partnership with African Gong conducted the Africa Scientifique introductory online workshop for the current master’s AIMS students. The Africa Scientifique (AS) programme is about Leadership,
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July 2020
AIMSWIS Mentoring Webinars
Equips female mathematicians with skills for developing & sustaining professional relationship
Higher education has become increasingly collaborative and interactive. It demands academics and/or researchers to hone their teamwork and networking skills more than ever before. Hence it is crucial to build and maintain professional
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June 2020
AIMSWIS Mentoring Webinars
Youth Month Feature: Paving the way for African Women in Mathematical Science
The increased participation of women in mathematical sciences has been a challenge worldwide. The UNESCO Institute for Statistics records that women account for less than 30% of the world’s researchers. According to the recently ... For Information ...
March 2020
AIMSWIS Mentoring Lunch by Dr. Nancy Neudauer
Visiting lecturer empower women mathematicians at a mentoring talk at AIMS South Africa
The AIMS Women in STEM (AIMSWIS) recently hosted Dr Nancy Neudauer as a speaker at their regular mentoring lunches. The mentoring lunch was held on 3 March 2020 at AIMS South Africa The purpose of the mentoring lunch was for her to
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March 2020
International Women's Day
AIMSWIS hosts Movie Night in Celebration of International Women's Day
What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day other than by screening a movie that depicts women as equally powerful and talented beings? AIMS Women in Science (AIMSWIS) hosted a movie night for AIMS students tutors, and researchers in
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March 2020
Public Lecture by Dr. Stefano Galmarini
Bias adjustment of climate variable for a more precise Climate Risk Assessment
There are several variables that it can be difficult to correct bias in climate science research. This was highlighted in a public lecture by Dr Stefano Galmarini, a researcher at the European Commission/ Joint Research Centre and Prof. Douw
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March 2020
Pi Day Celebration
AIMS House of Science organised a Kahoot game show in celebration Pi Day
AIMS House of Science hosted a Kahoot game show to commemorate International Day of Mathematics/ Pi Day. The celebration took place on Friday, March 13, ahead of the actual date (March 14) Ms Rojo
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March 2020
Rejoyce's Graduation
AIMS House of Science's Manager awarded MPhil in Science and Technology Studies
Dr Rejoyce Gavhi-Molefe, Resident Researcher in Mathematics and AIMS South Africa House of Science Manager was awarded a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Science and Technology Studies. Her studies were focused on Science
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February 2020
Public Lecture by Dr. Karina Leppik
What do you get when you mix a telescope with an airplane?
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a telescope is probably a scientific instrument housed within a dome or similar structure on a secluded plateau, or a radio antenna in some remote location However, astronomers at Stratospheric
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January 2020
Public Lecture by Hans Mittelmann
Using Mathematical Science for Optimization in the world of business
“Optimization is everywhere, even in the world of business,“ noted Prof Hans Mittelmann, a Professor of Computational Mathematics at Arizona State University in his public lecture on 30 January. His talk was titled: ‘Optimization is Ubiquitous- Even if
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