presentation by nrf/saasta to the parliamentary portfolio ...projected total budget: 2012/13 - r118m...
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OF SCIENCEPUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OF SCIENCE
Presentation by NRF/SAASTA to the Parliamentary Portfolio Presentation by NRF/SAASTA to the Parliamentary Portfolio CommitteeCommittee
Cape Town, 23 May 2012Cape Town, 23 May 2012
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•Foundation for Education, Science and Technology (FEST)
•Agency of the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (DACST)
•Accountability through the FEST Council
•Incorporation of FEST into NRF (December 2002)
•Line reporting into the Department of Science and Technology (DST)
•Name change –South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA)
•First SAASTA Director appointed July 2003
•Corporatisation of certain NRF functions (Finance/HR/Communication)
Historical ContextHistorical Context
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Promote and support researchthrough
funding, human resource development and the provision of the necessary research facilities
in order tofacilitate the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including indigenous knowledge
and thereby tocontribute to the improvement of the quality of life of all the people of the Republic
NRF Act, No 23 of 1998
NRF Mandate NRF Mandate -- NRF ActNRF Act
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NRF Strategic GoalsNRF Strategic Goals
• Promote internationally competitive research as a basis for the knowledge economy
• Grow a representative science and technology workforce in South Africa
• Provide cutting-edge research, technology and innovation platforms
• Operate world-class evaluation and grant-making systems
• Contribute to a vibrant national innovation system
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NRF Vision & CompositionNRF Vision & Composition
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NRF Board
CEO
Corporate Secretary
ICT
Finance
Governance
Human Resources
Legal Services
Corporate Communication
Finance & Business Systems Human Resources and Stakeholder Relations
GMSA
IR&C
KM&E
HICD
ARIC
KFD
Social Sciences
Research Fellows – disciplinary inputs & strategy development
Humanities
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
Life Sciences
Engineering Sciences
Deputy CEO: Research & Innovation Support & Advancement (RISA)
iThemba LABS
HartRAO/MeerKat
SAIAB
NZG
Deputy CEO: Research Infrastructure & National Research Facilities
SKA Project
SAEON
Group Executive: Science Advancement
SAAO
OrganisationalOrganisational StructureStructure
Science Education
Science Awareness
Science Communication
SAASTA
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• Vision 2015 – public engagement of science as one of three defined business divisions of NRF (2007)
• Suggested changes to NRF Act include(d) public engagement (2008 - pending)
• Independent Institutional Review – NRF/SAASTA (2010)• Development of an overall NRF Investment Framework
includes scaling up investment in public engagement (2011)• New NRF Corporate Position (GE level) for public engagement
(2011)• Development of a national STEMI strategy (DST/NRF)
(On-going with DST 2011/12 and12/13)
Strategic NRF developments for public Strategic NRF developments for public engagement of scienceengagement of science
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PolicyPolicy FrameworkFramework
We need a society which understands S&T and its critical role….S&T information should be disseminated as widely as possible in ways that are understood and appreciated by the public.
White Paper, 1996
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Science Promotion within the Science Promotion within the R&D Strategy (2002)R&D Strategy (2002)
• Make science attractive, relevant and accessible
• Increase the number of Public Understanding of Science, Engineering and Technology (PUSET) and engagement activities
• Increase participation by women and previously disadvantaged persons
• Use ‘big science’ focus areas to spark excitement in the youth, to inspire, to motivate
• Communicate the future of science careers through the science disciplines –retention within the science system
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Policy/Strategy FrameworkPolicy/Strategy Framework
Contribution to Policy Imperatives:
•The Ten Year Innovation Plan (TYIP, DST) - 2008
•Human Resource Development Strategy - 2002
•Youth into Science Strategy - 2006
•National Strategy for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
•Dinaledi Schools Initiative –DST adopted schools10
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NRF/SAASTA MandateNRF/SAASTA Mandate
To advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, technology,
engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI) in South Africa
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Strategic ApproachStrategic Approach
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Funding FrameworkFunding Framework SAASTA IncomeSAASTA Income
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Projected total budget:2012/13 - R118m
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Corporate Funding/SponsorshipCorporate Funding/Sponsorship
R10 million over a period of 4 years (2009) R850 000 (2006/7)
R2,1 million – profiling CNA (2011)
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2008‐2009 2009‐2010 2010‐2011 2011‐2012
Education
Science Communications
Science Awareness Platforms
Other
SAASTA Expenditure per unitSAASTA Expenditure per unit
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2009/10 2010/11 2011/12
HartRAO
HMO
iTHEMBA LABS
NZG
SAAO
SAEON
SAIAB
DST/SAASTA Grants Awarded to DST/SAASTA Grants Awarded to National Research Facilities (National Research Facilities (NFsNFs))
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NFsNFs Outreach CostsOutreach Costs
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iTHEMBA LABS
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HartRAO
HMO
SAIAB
SAEON
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Interpreting the mandate of Interpreting the mandate of SAASTASAASTA
Learners /
Educators
General
Public Tertiary
Students
Primary Target Audience Categories
Science CommunityHEIs, Research Councils, National
Research Facilities
Industry
Outreach & Awareness
Sector
Science Centres / Festivals
Media
Strategic Target Audience
Categories
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Limpopo festival –inside the portable planetarium 19
School School –– Based InterventionsBased Interventions
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Framework/Approach:Framework/Approach: School InterventionsSchool Interventions
OBJECTIVE MEANS TO REACH OBJECTIVE1. Support Learner Performance Learner camps during school holidays;
educator workshops on content and methodology; provision of curriculum educational resource materials to learners, educators and schools
2. Encourage Learner and Educator Participation
Participation in science festivals such as National Science Week and interaction with travelling science exhibits, science shows, science theatre
3. Identify and Nurture Talent Participation in Olympiads and Competitions such as the Natural (grades 6 - 9) and National Science Olympiads (10 -12), Astronomy Quiz (5-7) and School Debates (10-12)
4. Promote SET Careers Awareness Interaction with appropriate role models in SET; SET related industry visits and provision of career educational resource materials
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SAASTA Interventions in the SAASTA Interventions in the School System: 2012School System: 2012
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SAASTA Interventions in the 18 SAASTA Interventions in the 18 DST Adopted DST Adopted DinalediDinaledi SchoolsSchools
• Free participation in the National Science Olympiads• Provision of Educational Resources (Interactive whiteboard; laptops;
curriculum aligned Mathematics, Life Science and Physical Science learner and educator study guides; science equipment's)
• Extra-tuition in Mathematics and Physical Science (2012/13)• Formation and support of Science Clubs• Provision of grants (funds) to participate in the National Science Week• Exposing learners to career opportunities in SET through provision of
resources and interaction with appropriate role models• Sending learners and educators to attend international science events
(Canada)• Participation in Science camps to improve performance in Mathematics,
Life Science and Physical Science
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SAASTA Programme FootprintSAASTA Programme Footprint
PROVINCE AREAS MUNICIPALITIESKZN Newcastle, ,Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay;
Stanger, Maphumulo, Bergville Amajuba, eThekwini, iLembe, uMgungundlovu, uThungulu,
EASTERN CAPE Port Elizabeth, East London, Umtata, Lusikisiki, Bisho; Mount Ayliff;
Cacadu, Amatole; Alfred Nzo; Nelson Mandela Bay; OR Tambo;
LIMPOPO Polokwane, Giyani, Thohoyandou, Modimolle, Phalaborwa, Tzaneen, Groblersdal;
Capricorn, Mopani, Vhembe, Waterberg, Greater Sekhukhune
WESTERN CAPE Cape Town, Saldanha, Hermenus, Worcester; Bredasdorp; George; Beaufort West
City of Cape Town, West coast, Central Karoo; Cape Winelands; Overberg; Eden; Central Karoo
GAUTENGJohannesburg, Tshwane, Germiston, Bronkhorstspruit, Randfontein, Vanderbilpark; Carltonville
City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Metsweding, West Rand, Sedibeng
MPUMALANGA Nelspruit, Secunda, Witbank, Pit Retief, Malelana Middelburg, KomatiPoort; Kameelrivier Bushbuckridge
Ehlanzeni, Gert Sibande, Nkangala, Nkomanzi, Bohlabela
NORTHERN CAPE Kuruman, Kimberley, Sutherland; Springbok
Kgalagadi, Frances Baard, Karoo Hoogland, Namakwa
FREE STATE Sasolburg, Bloemfontein, Botsabelo; Thabanchu; Kroonstad, Welkom; Trompsberg
Fezile Dabi, Motheo, Lejweleputswa; Xhariep
NORTH WESTMafikeng, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg; Klerksdorp; Zeerust; Vryburg; Brits
Ngaka Modiri Molema, Tlokwe, Bojanala Platinum; Dr Kenneth Kaunda; Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
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Identifying Talent in SET: Identifying Talent in SET: National Science Olympiads (NSO): National Science Olympiads (NSO):
Grades 10 Grades 10 -- 1212
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Identifying Talent in SET: National Identifying Talent in SET: National Science Olympiads: Grades 6 Science Olympiads: Grades 6 –– 9 9
(2011)(2011)
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Case study Case study -- Identify and Identify and Nurture Talent in SET (NSO)Nurture Talent in SET (NSO)
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BEng BSC Medicine BCOM IT Act Sci Other
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Project OutcomesProject Outcomes
• 2010 – 160 top 2009 NSO participants tracked
• 141 (88%) registered for 1st year at HEI’s
• 2012 – 99 (70%) traced and still at HEI’s (3rd year)
• Disciplines as per graph
• i.e. 62% of 2009 NSO top group still in HEI
• 63% males
• 37% females
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School Debates Provincial School Debates Provincial WinnersWinners
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Science Centre NetworkScience Centre Network
MOBILE LABS
•Mondi Science Centre, PietRetief (MP)
•FOSST Discovery Centre, Fort Hare (EC)
•Accelor Mittal, Vanderbijl Park (GP)•SciBono, Newtown (GP)•UJ Science Centre, Soweto (GP)
•Accelor Mittal, Saldanha Bay (WC)•SANSA (HMO) (WC)•SAAO (WC)
•KZN Science Centre – Kwamhlanga•Arcelor Mittal, Newcastle (KZN)
Big science centres
Small science centres
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Pilot project Pilot project -- Careers in Careers in EngineeringEngineering
What do What do Engineers Engineers
do?do?
Branches of Branches of Engineering?Engineering?
What school What school subjects do I subjects do I
need to need to become an become an engineer?engineer?
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TOTAL
NUMBER OF
LEARNERS IN
PROGRAMME
7 771
NUMBER OF
LEARNERS
ENROLLED IN
AT LEAST TWO
SUBJECTS M /
PS / LS
2 555
NUMBER OF
LEARNERS
WHO PASSED
SENIOR
CERTIFICATE
1 060
1ST
YEAR
STUDIES IN SET
FIELD
572
1ST
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STUDIES IN
ENGINEERING
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Careers in Engineering Careers in Engineering -- SET SET Case StudyCase Study
2007
201054.9% females
47.5% females
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Careers in Engineering Careers in Engineering 11stst Year Enrolments Year Enrolments Engineering FieldEngineering Field
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
40.00%
Electrical (91) Civil (46) Mechanical(37)
Chemical (22) Other (56)
36.10%
18.20%14.70%
8.90%
22.10%
NOTE: Other Fields consists of Agricultural / Mining / Industrial / Aeronautical / Metallurgical Engineering
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Project OutcomesProject Outcomes
Influencing learners to opt for SET careers
•40% of tracked learners in HEI’s•54% of these in SET fields•24% of these in Engineering•Cannot claim sole project contribution
Contribution to SET skills shortages•Requires longer term tracking -graduation rates of this group (2014/15)
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Parental Influence of Degree Parental Influence of Degree ChoiceChoice
To what extent did your parents and family influence your choice of degree and career?n: 815
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Taking degrees to Postgraduate Taking degrees to Postgraduate levellevel
Would you consider taking your degree to postgraduate level? (only answered by undergraduates)n: 533
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Targeted Public Engagement Targeted Public Engagement CampaignsCampaigns
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National Science Week: National Science Week: 20072007–– 20112011
Total Reach Over Five Years: 1 166 431Total Reach Over Five Years: 1 166 431
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Overall Participation: NSW 2007 ‐ 2011
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NSW 2011NSW 2011 Participation Per Province & Participation Per Province &
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• NPEP is an initiative funded by the DST• Implemented by SAASTA• Launched in early 2008, the NPEP aims :
- to promote credible fact based understanding of Nanotechnology through awareness, dialogue and education - to enable informed decision making on Nanotechnology innovations - to improve the quality of life
Nanotechnology Public Nanotechnology Public Engagement Programme (NPEP)Engagement Programme (NPEP)
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LAB AFRICA EXPO LAB AFRICA EXPO (Industrial Focus)(Industrial Focus)
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU
ANDAND
GOD BLESSGOD BLESS
MediaMedia Round Table Round Table NanoNano & & HealthHealth
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Sustainable EnergySustainable Energy University InnovationUniversity Innovation
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Visuals, Fact sheets, Banners
Material Development and Material Development and DistributionDistribution
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The The NFsNFsScience Platforms for Science Platforms for
advancementadvancement
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http://www.hartrao.ac.za/gallery/index.htmlhttp://www.tlabs.ac.za/gau_intro.htm
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Science Camps
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Johannesburg ObservatoryJohannesburg Observatory
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• Namibia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe – National Science Olympiad
• Lesotho – Science Centre Networks
• Botswana – Science communication workshops
• Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda – National Science Week
• Australia (ANU) – Science Centre Capacity Building
• USA (AMNH) – Educational Resources, Online courses, Visitors programmes, Educator workshops
• USA (Miami University/Science Centre) and FRANCE – skills development for science centres
Active SAASTA International Active SAASTA International CollaborationsCollaborations
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NRFNRFScience Advancement Science Advancement KPIsKPIs
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Way ForwardWay Forward
Attention to the following areas:
• Legislative gap • National Strategy Development• Investment Framework- scale up the national enterprise• National Platforms –Johannesburg Observatory, NZG Life Science
Centre • Research investment in public engagement of science (impact studies,
large scale surveys, cohort studies, audience analysis, media monitoring and analysis, research chair in science communication)
The leading science advancement agency promoting and communicating the value and impact of science, technology and
innovation in a dynamic knowledge economy
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Slide Number 1Slide Number 2Slide Number 3NRF Strategic GoalsSlide Number 5Slide Number 6Slide Number 7Policy FrameworkScience Promotion within the R&D Strategy (2002)�Policy/Strategy FrameworkNRF/SAASTA MandateSlide Number 12Funding Framework�SAASTA IncomeCorporate Funding/SponsorshipSlide Number 15Slide Number 16Slide Number 17Slide Number 18Slide Number 19Framework/Approach:�School InterventionsSAASTA Interventions in the School System: 2012SAASTA Interventions in the 18 DST Adopted Dinaledi Schools�Identifying Talent in SET: �National Science Olympiads (NSO): Grades 10 - 12Identifying Talent in SET: National Science Olympiads: Grades 6 – 9 (2011)Case study - Identify and Nurture Talent in SET (NSO)Project OutcomesSlide Number 28Science Centre NetworkSlide Number 30Slide Number 31Careers in Engineering �1st Year Enrolments Engineering FieldProject OutcomesSlide Number 34Slide Number 35Slide Number 36National Science Week: �2007– 2011�Total Reach Over Five Years: 1 166 431NSW 2011�Participation Per Province & Per GroupSlide Number 39Slide Number 40Slide Number 41Sustainable Energy�University InnovationSlide Number 43Slide Number 44Slide Number 45Slide Number 46Slide Number 47Slide Number 48Slide Number 49Slide Number 50Slide Number 51Active SAASTA International CollaborationsSlide Number 53Way Forward