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Mathematical Sciences in Service of Society: Delivery of Outreach Science Communication Activities
Explore the outcomes of the 2022-25 Africa Scientifique Post-Workshop Science Communication Projects, showcasing participants’ impactful work as they receive facilitated mentoring and support.
The student-led projects demonstrated how mathematical sciences can contribute to addressing real societal challenges, from education and youth development to agriculture, unemployment, climate change, transportation, health and waste management. By engaging hard-to-reach and often-neglected audiences, the students demonstrated that mathematical sciences can be a powerful tool for raising awareness, advancing empowerment and driving social change.
Science communication and public engagement projects were delivered across diverse settings and platforms, utilising visual tools, storytelling, and African indigenous languages to make science accessible and culturally relevant. Together, they highlighted students’ creativity, innovation, leadership, and commitment to serving society.
Learn by Doing: 2025 Science Communication Project Spotlights
2025 Masters’ students from AIMS South Africa delivering their Phase 3 Africa Scientifique science communication and public engagement projects in communities around Muizenberg and the surrounding areas in Cape Town.
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“Sharing my science communication project activity has awakened and instilled in me the need to be a symbol of hope in my community. I am a mathematical science graduate and through this project I have been able to identify research topics that I can use to better the lives of not only my community but the world at large. I am looking forward to deepening my mathematics knowledge, applying it to most pressing challenges and communicating it using tools I learned while doing this project.” Morongwa Ralefeta – AIMS South Africa Master’s Student
Learn by Doing: 2025 Science Communication Project Spotlights
Honours students from the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) delivering their Phase 3 Africa Scientifique science communication and public engagement projects in Empangeni communities, KwaZulu-Natal province.
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“The Africa Scientifique workshop taught me the importance of storytelling in science communication. It was a game-changer for me, highlighting the power of storytelling in science communication. I learned to own my expertise and communicate my research with confidence. It all comes down to effectively sharing my science with others. The post-workshop mentoring phase over the past six months has been super helpful in shaping my project and getting my messaging clear. The regular check-ins really helped me polish my poster, making sure its both scientifically solid and easy to understand” Nosimilo Mvelase – UNIZULU Hons Student
Learn by Doing: 2024 Science Communication Project Spotlights
The 2024 Africa Scientifique Programme AIMS Participants delivering their projects at the Muizenberg Community Event on 26 September.
Fairwater distribution in township & rural villages by Ingrid Thandeka Kabinde & Siphosethu Lucas Manthosi (South Africa)
Sanitary pads and school dropouts by Helen Tizazu Fekede (Ethopia)
Predicting online scams by Blessing Adetayo Ogunlaran (Nigeria)
Powering the community with electricity from waste by Vincent Ondima Kongo (Kenya)
Safety science for skilled workers by Benvollens Maluleke (South Africa)
Modeling for health by Natasha Chola (Zambia)
Boosting taxi Business by Esau Moyoweshumba (Zimbabwe)
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2024 Africa Scientifique Legacy Programme at AIMS South Africa
Hosted by House of Science
In honor of Nelson Mandela International Day, the 2024 Africa Scientifique Programme Post-Workshop AIMS participants, in collaboration with Muizenberg Library, launched a Mathematics Expo-Tutorial for Grade 8-11 learners in Muizenberg and surrounding areas in July 2024. These sessions aim to inspire students by demonstrating that mathematics can be both exciting and relevant to real-life applications—a solution rather than a problem.
Held on Saturdays at Muizenberg Library, the sessions allow learners to engage with AIMS students who serve as role models and mentors, making math accessible and enjoyable.
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“Presenting your ideas to friends or peers may not be difficult, but when you share your ideas with established experts and the general public, it can be challenging. Despite this, I was able to present my ideas without fear, thanks to the Africa Scientifique programme. It helped me build my confidence and sharpen my science communication skills, teaching me how to present math ideas to solve sanitary issues for girls clearly and concisely. I found this skill important when I was engaging the audiences during the poster presentation.”
Helen Tizazu Fekede – AIMS South Africa Master’s Student
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