Science/Nanotechnology does not belong to scientists but to society, hence a need for effective science communication by scientists.

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29 June 2017 Arabella Hotel & Spa, Hermanus, Western Cape My people perish for lack of knowledge

1 Science/Nanotechnology does not belong to scientists but to society, hence a need for effective science communication by scientists. 29 June 2017 Arabella Hotel & Spa, Hermanus, Western Cape My people perish for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6) Dr Mthuthuzeli Zamxaka Tel: ; mthuthuzeli@saasta.ac.za SAASTA Auditorium, Didacta building FB: nanotechn

This often involves professional scientists, but has also evolved into a professional field in its own right called

2 Science Communication, a 2 way traffic Science communication generally refers to public communication presenting science-related topics to non-experts. This often involves professional scientists, but has also evolved into a professional field in its own right called "outreach" or "popularisation". Science communication could be defined as "successful relaying of knowledge with a wide range of audiences including non-scientists". Promote science communication Enhance science engagement

3 Why science communication? Global Publications ( ) Global Publications (2015) SCImago Journal & Country Rank - from Scopus database data (

4 Why science journalism? SCImago Journal & Country Rank - from Scopus database data (

5 Why science journalism?

6 Science information flow process Commercialisation of innovation End user Academic Research Applied Science Information Management Financial driven process

19 SAASTA s Mandate To advance public awareness, appreciation of and engagement with science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation in South Africa

20 Physical Location Pretoria Didacta Building, 211 Nina Sita Street PRETORIA JOHANNESBURG Johannesburg 18A Gill Street, Observatory

SAASTA s Strategic Approach to Science Engagement

Educator Support SET Careers SCIENCE EDUCATION SCIENCE

Competitions Capacity Building SCIENCE COMMUNICATION

21 SAASTA s Strategic Approach to Science Engagement Identifying SET Talent Nurturing SET Talent MST Educator Support SET Careers SCIENCE EDUCATION SCIENCE AWARENESS Exhibitions Centre & Festivals Events & Competitions Capacity Building SCIENCE COMMUNICATION Science Comm Capacity Building Science and Media Public Engagement Programmes

22 VISION: A stimulated and engaged South African society that is inspired by and values scientific endeavour, critically engages with key science and technology issues, and participates in a fully representative innovative science and technology workforce.

Defining Public Engagement Public engagement with science, using the dialogue approach, refers to activities, events, or interactions characterized by mutual learning

23 Defining Public Engagement Public engagement with science, using the dialogue approach, refers to activities, events, or interactions characterized by mutual learning among people of varied backgrounds, scientific expertise, and life experiences who articulate and discuss their perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and values (CAISE, 2009).

24 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

25 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

26 Strategic Aim 3: To promote science communication that will enhance science engagement in South Africa (Nozipho Gumbi)

27 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

SAASTA Science Engagement Opportunities FameLab:

Communicator s Competition 3 min entertaining science

Using photography as a window to communicate science

28 SAASTA Science Engagement Opportunities FameLab: Talking Science SA Science Lens Young Science Communicator s Competition 3 min entertaining science talk 30 countries internationally Tshiamo -Mintek Using photography as a window to communicate science Ages 18 to 35 Print, radio, film & open category (Close on 16 Jan 17

NECSA Visitor Centre HartRao National Zoological Gardens Sci-Enza Science Centre University of Limpopo Science Centre Bostec Science Centre Vuwani Science Resource Centre Giyani Science Centre Sasol

Centre Anglo-American Science, Career & ICT Resource Centre Osizweni Education and Development Centre Isibusiso Esihle Science Discovery Centre Mondi Science, Career and FET Skills Centre North-West

29 NECSA Visitor Centre HartRao National Zoological Gardens Sci-Enza Science Centre University of Limpopo Science Centre Bostec Science Centre Vuwani Science Resource Centre Giyani Science Centre Sasol Inzalo Foundation Johannesburg City Parks North-West University Science Centre Mafikeng Soweto Science Centre Sci-Bono Discovery Centre Mothibistad Science Centre Penreach Science and Education Centre Anglo-American Science, Career & ICT Resource Centre Osizweni Education and Development Centre Isibusiso Esihle Science Discovery Centre Mondi Science, Career and FET Skills Centre North-West University Science Centre Potchefstroom Boyden Observatory Science Centre Unizulu Science Centre Arcelor Mittal Science Centre Newcastle KZN Science Centre Arcelor Mittal Science Centre Saldanha Cape Town Science Centre South African Astronomical Observatory ithemba Labs SANSA Science Centre Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre FOSST Discovery Centre University of KZN Science and Technology Centre Olwazini Discovery Centre Arcelor Mittal Science Centre Sebokeng

30 SAASTA Science Engagement Opportunities Science and Tech Youth Journalism Programme Interns placed at community media outlets in SA 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

31 SAASTA Science Engagement Opportunities Grants Facility Tours Resources o Bookso Visuals, Banners, o Fact Sheets School Debates Workshops ( Scientists, Media, Educators) Science Festivals and Role modelling campaign Conferences, Summits, symposium Media interventions: o MRT S o Print, (news papers and magazines) o broad cast (Radio, CTV)

32 Engagements with learners & educators Visuals, fact sheets, articles and posters SAASTA through the NPEP developed a lot of resource materials

33 Educator s manual and books

34 Energy Indaba conference

35 School Debates National Winners EC GP 2013 LP 2014 EC

36 School Debates National Winners EC

37 SCHOOL DEBATES 2016 NATIONAL WINNERS - GP

Engagements with Industry Industry and Policy makers Conferences and

Africa Gathering of Microscopy industry and researchers Skills Summits

makers and Public Symposiums of Nanomedicine such as Nano and HIV,

38 Engagements with Industry Industry and Policy makers Conferences and symposium targeting both the industry and Policy makers such as Lab Africa Gathering of Microscopy industry and researchers Skills Summits Industry, Policy makers and Public Sustainability week Industry, Policy makers and Public Symposiums of Nanomedicine such as Nano and HIV, Malaria, TB etc. Symposium on hospital and paint practitioners. Lab Africa Nanomedicine symposium

39 Engagements with researchers and higher institutions Conferences Conferences and symposium targeting both the researchers Crystallography community Gathering of Microscopy industry and researchers Crystallography community Au Nano particle workshop SANI Representatives

40 Advisory Board for CHRTEM

41 NPEP Social Media Following

42 Social Media: Demographics

43 Nanotechnology in General in the Media (Q4) 5% Language in Media Language in Media English excluded 2% 1% 4% 2% English 0% English 2% Afrikaans 9% Afrikaans 2% 7% IsiXhosa Isindebele 14% 27% IsiXhosa Isindebele 75% Sepedi Setswana 18% 9% Sepedi Setswana Xitsonga Tshivenda 5% 9% 9% Xitsonga Tshivenda NANO Media Coverage Q4 2015/16 Region where NANO was Profiled in the Media 19% 14% Broadcast Online 9% 13% 7% 14% 11% Limpopo Free State Gauteng 67% Print 10% 7% 29% Mpumalanga KZN Western Cape

44 Nanotechnology in General in the Media (Q4) NANO Media drivers Q4 2015/16 4% 2% 4% 1% 2% 47% 39% 1% Clean Room Mintek SA Cairo Nano Mentions by Minister NRF Facilities Astro quiz UJ SARChi Nano Symposium Other Nanotechnology was also mentioned in the following African countries in the media: Ghana x3 Kenya x3 Namibia x3 Nigeria x3 Swaziland x3

45 NPEP Programme

46 NPEP Programme

Enkosi Thank you Re a leboga Siyabonga Dankie Dr Mthuthuzeli Zamxaka Tel: +27 12 392 9376;

48 Enkosi Thank you Re a leboga Siyabonga Dankie Dr Mthuthuzeli Zamxaka Tel: ; mthuthuzeli@saasta.ac.za SAASTA Auditorium, Didacta building FB: nanotechn

Science Communica,on skills development within the Na,onal System of Innova,on

Science Communica,on skills development within the Na,onal System of Innova,on Date: 26 August 2016 Venue: Skills Summit Michael Ellis Manager: Science Communication NRF SAASTA South Africa s unemployment