Pint of Science Belville 16 May Atoms to Galaxies

Wed May 16, 18:30 - Wed May 16, 21:00

Tygerberg Student Centre

ABOUT

Pint of Science is a charity run by volunteers that brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pub to discuss their latest research and findings with you. You don't need any prior knowledge, and this is your chance to meet the people responsible for the future of science (and have a pint with them). The festival started in the UK and runs every May in over 150 cities across 19 different countries - including South Africa! This year Pint of Science will take place on 14, 15 and 16 May 2018.

The theme for 16 May is Atoms to Galaxies

Speakers:

Dr Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi - Conducive metal modified polymeric platforms as sensors for the detection of TB treatment drug

Dr Fanelwa Ngece-Ajayi, a senior lecturer in Physical Chemistry at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), and research leader in the field of drug metabolism nanobiosensors for antiretrovirals and Tuberculosis treatment drugs...and also the founder and leader of the non-profit organisation, AmaQawe ngeMfundo, which aims to change the negative stereotypes about townships, visiting schools with makeshift equipment and exciting experiments to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
 

Dr. Jaisheila Rajput Breaking down silos | Enhancing conditions for innovation?

Scientific research and academia is not an island by itself. Imagine the magic that could happen if we would just talk to each other?!?

Dr. Jaisheila Rajput founded TOMA-Now | Tomorrow Matters Now, a high impact green economy consultancy based in Cape Town. She is a strong believer in developing practical and comprehensive solutions that have the biggest value with long-term benefits and impact. From the beginning, she has leveraged her research and innovation capabilities into developing practical, industry relevant solutions. Rajput has a global career spanning nearly two decades in large corporates in the automotive, chemicals and construction industries. Jaisheila has  developed and mapped value chains across a number of industry sectors, most recently in Zambia, Kenya, China and South Africa. She is motivated by supporting stakeholders to unlock tangible green business value.

Dr. Rajput rich background includes technical, management systems, strategy and sustainability. She has worked in several countries including Hong Kong, South Africa and Germany. Jaisheila holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cape Town. 

 

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Pint of Science Belville 16 May Atoms to Galaxies
Tygerberg Student Centre
Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, 7505, South Africa
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