Podcaster: Dr Jacinta Delhaize and Dr Daniel Cunnama ; Guest: Prof Romeel Dave, Prof Lerothodi Leeuw and Nicole Thomas
Title: The Cosmic Savannah Inter-Season Bonus: Soapbox Science
Link : www.thecosmicsavannah.com
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Description:
Season Two of The Cosmic Savannah is on it’s way! But in the meantime, our science-savvy listeners can get their fix at a very exciting live event happening soon in Cape Town!
Soapbox Science South Africa is a pop-up event where incredibly talented female scientists will stand on soap boxes and tell passers-by all about their jobs.
Soapbox Science originated in London in 2011 and the events are now held in 13 countries around the world. This is the first year an event has been held in South Africa.
The speakers will be ten amazing women who are scientists in South Africa. They’ll talk to the crowd and passers-by about their work, bring things to show you, and play clever games that will help explain their research. You don’t need to know anything at all about science to enjoy it. It’s for everyone from kids, to teenagers and adults of all ages.
Science topics will range from astronomy to archaeology, forensics to atomic physics, gut bacteria to sea creatures, vaccines to renewable energy, and more!
The goal of Soapbox Science is to highlight the amazing science happening in South Africa, breakdown stereotypes about scientists and celebrate the incredible contribution that women are making in all fields of science.
The selected speakers are energetic, passionate, highly entertaining communicators and extremely talented scientists. Guaranteed to be a whole lot of fun!
Not in Cape Town? Check out the Soapbox website to see if there’s a Soapbox Science event near you!
Bio: Dr Jacinta Delhaize and Dr Daniel Cunnama are astronomers based in Cape Town, South Africa. Jacinta is a Research Fellow at the University of Cape Town. She spends her time using huge radio telescopes to study gas and black holes in distant galaxies. Daniel is the Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory. He likes to use large supercomputers to create simulations of galaxies. Both Jacinta and Daniel love to promote the incredible astronomy happening across the African continent.
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