STEM
An open letter published on International Day of Education urges South African scientists to actively engage with students to improve stagnant STEM marks, despite a record-high matric pass rate of 88%. The piece highlights declining maths and physics performance and calls for visibility and storytelling to inspire future innovators.
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Angel Mokgokolo, a third-year education student, has founded Maukq & Company to bridge South African classrooms with real-world engineering. By converting mining rehabilitation and water projects into CAPS-aligned 'living lessons,' she equips pupils in grades 7 to 9 with practical STEM resources. Her initiative addresses the gap between theory and practice in STEM education.
Freya McGhee, seorang calon kimiawan yang beralih profesi, telah meraih kesuksesan dengan menggabungkan latar belakang sainsnya dengan komedi stand-up. Setelah berjuang di perguruan tinggi dan gagal dalam disertasinya, ia menemukan humor sebagai cara untuk melibatkan audiens dalam topik STEM. Leluconnya tentang pengalaman kelas sains sedang mendapatkan perhatian viral.