A team of expert judges, regional science fair directors, teachers and mentors will help identify errors in research projects.
Young scientists will have the opportunity to receive feedback from a team of experts, to help refine and improve their research projects, at the upcoming Eskom Expo District Expos.
School learners in grades four to 12 and Technical and Vocational Education and Training students NC (V) Level 2 to NC (V) Level 4 can register via the Eskom Expo website, to be eligible to present their initial research endeavours at the upcoming district expos, planned to take place across South Africa.
According to Eskom, district expos serve as a compulsory qualifying round to take part in this year’s Eskom Expo Regional Science Fairs.
Receiving feedback at the district expos is crucial for all research projects across the 13 Eskom Expo categories, to prepare them for the qualifying rounds, it says.
A team of expert judges − including Eskom Expo coordinators, regional science fair directors, teachers and mentors − will be available to help identify errors in research methodology, experimental design, or data analysis, as well as gaps in knowledge or understanding.
Their insights enable learners to strengthen their projects and enhance the overall quality of their research, while enhancing the creativity of young scientists by offering new ideas and perspectives, notes Eskom.
“Through the pre-selection process at district expos, the best projects will be selected to qualify for the Regional Science Fairs,” says Eskom Expo executive director Parthy Chetty.
“Each district will be allocated a fixed number of projects to select for each of the 38 Regional Science Fairs across the country. Selected winners from these fairs will then qualify to represent the region at the annual Eskom Expo International Science Fair, which will be held at Emperors Palace from 6 to 10 October.”
District expos take place from next week until the end of May, across SA.
To participate in a District Expo, learners should have started or completed their research projects or be in the final stages and seeking additional guidance. Learners, teachers or parents are required to visit the Eskom Expo website to register to take part in an upcoming district expo.
