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, a former aspiring chemist, has found success by blending her science background with stand-up comedy. After struggling in college and bombing her dissertation, she discovered humor as a way to engage audiences on STEM topics. Her jokes about science class experiences are gaining viral attention.