International science fair. Young innovators impressed at international science fair. The ISF took place from 7 to 9 December and was held physically for the first time in two years. Several ambitious young scientists who successfully exhibited their ground-breaking research projects at this year’s ISF walked away with life-changing awards.
Boksburg, in Ekurhuleni, saw hundreds of young scientists from 35 regions across South Africa gather alongside a number of international learners. They competed at this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). A total of 253 of South Africa’s top researchers and innovators competed. Alongside 17 international young scientists from Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mexico, Mozambique, Turkey and Zimbabwe.
Crawford International Ruimsig learner, Brandon de Greef, was also awarded. He received the prestigious University of Pretoria/Professor Derek Gray Memorial Award for the research project: “Powdered insulators for high-voltage applications”. The award consists of the Derek Gray Gold Medal. The award also include attendance at the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar during Nobel Week. Furthermore Brandon receives a three-year study bursary in the sciences or engineering at the University of Pretoria, provided he meets the required criteria.
The top senior Eskom Expo ISF scientist, winning a R75 000 cash prize, was Yu Tang Shan from St John’s College in Johannesburg. He recived the prize for his research project: “SMARter: Soil Moisture Artificially Intelligent”. The top junior Eskom Expo scientist, receiving a R50 000 cash prize, was Minje Le Roux. She is a learner from Durbanville Primary School in Cape Town, for the research project: “Tricky Traffic”.
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