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We will
celebrate National Women's Day by hosting two events to celebrate
the achievements of women and to raise awareness among schoolgirls
about careers in Science, Engineering & Technology.
RECENT EVENTS SAWISE at the UCT Science Day in the Cape Flats - March 2007 (click here to download) SAWISE WELCOMING AND
NETWORKING FUNCTION – Feb 2007 UCT and
SAWISE National Women’s Day Event
August 2006, Jameson Hall, UCT (Click here to download)
On the 8th August 2005, SAWISE celebrated its 10th Anniversary and National Women's Day by hosting events
to celebrate the achievements of women, and also to raise awareness among schoolgirls about careers in Science and Engineering.
does SA WISE plan? Gender statistics with respect to:
A series of presentations on the role and potential of women in science to schools and other interest groups. As well as a travelling exhibit highlighting the contribution of South African and other women to science and engineering. Survey of attitudes A meaningful survey of attitudes toward and of women in science and engineering. "Shadow programme" Exposing female high school students to short periods in their prospective job environments to assist with career choices. Career guidance Making women scientists and engineers available to assist at schools' careers information events. Gender and professional identity workshops Training in confidence building in the predominantly male workplace. "Women's nights" at different institutions For example, Museums, Aquariums, Universities and Observatories where women scientists provide guided programmers for women and girls.
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