As part of celebrating Women's Month, the Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor, will deliver the keynote address at the Women in Science Awards on Friday, 21 August 2009.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) initiated the Women in Science Awards in 2003, to recognise and honour the achievements of women within the South African science, engineering and technology fields.
The department also seeks to provide motivation for increased participation of women scientists in research as well as providing role models to encourage young women to pursue careers in science, engineering and technology.
Event details:
Date: 21 August 2009
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Minister Pandor will also announce the winners of the 2009 Women in Science Awards at this event. This year's focus is on Natural Sciences and Engineering.
The following are the Awards' categories:
* Distinguished Woman Scientist Award in the area of Natural Sciences and Engineering
* Achiever Award for a Woman Scientist in Industry
* Achiever Award for a Woman Scientist in Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Local Innovation
* Best Emerging Young Woman Scientist Award in the area of Natural Sciences and Engineering
* Women Scientist Fellowships
* TATA Africa Women Scientist Fellowship
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is confident that the Women in Science Awards will leverage scientific career opportunities for women and engender scientific research to improve the quality of life for all South Africans.
For media enquiries and to RSVP, contact:
Veronica Mohapeloa
Tel: 012 843 6788
Cell: 082 882 3818
E-mail: veronica.mohapeloa@dst.gov.za
Enquiries:
Lunga Ngqengelele
Ministerial Spokesperson
Tel: 012 843 6802
Cell: 082 566 0446
E-mail: lunga.ngqengelele@dst.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Science and Technology
17 August 2009
