South Africa: Expose learners to science careers at early age

Exposing learners to a wide range of prospective careers in science at primary school level could help increase interest in science studies while empowering the youth to help the country deal with modern technological developments. This was a shared sentiment of delegates attending the Youth into Science Strategy (YSS) National Consultative Conference which ended in South Africa on 27 October. The conference was attended by representatives from sectors such as science councils and centres, government departments, non-governmental organisations and institutions of higher learning, among others. They spent two days exploring ways to rekindle young people's interest in the fields of maths and science.