CSIR empowers young learners to explore careers in STEMI
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hosts its annual Career Day on 5 and 6 August 2025 at its Pretoria campus. The event aims to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) among grade 9 to 11 learners from under-resourced schools who have selected mathematics and science as their focus subjects.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hosts its annual Career Day on 5 and 6 August 2025 at its Pretoria campus. The event aims to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) among grade 9 to 11 learners from under-resourced schools who have selected mathematics and science as their focus subjects.
Through interactive science experiments, exhibitions, presentations, and motivational talks, CSIR researchers will showcase a wide range of technologies and science-driven activities. Learners will have the opportunity to engage directly with scientists and researchers, gaining valuable insights into various STEMI career paths and experiencing the exciting possibilities the fields offer.
Career Day is part of the broader National Science Week (NSW), an initiative of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation. This year’s NSW theme, “Science, Technology and Innovation are for Everyone,” underscores the importance of making STEMI accessible and inclusive to all communities in South Africa.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August 2025
Time: 09:00
Venue: CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naudé Road Brummeria
Pretoria South Africa
RSVP and media enquiries:
RSVP contact:
Phetolo Phatsibi, CSIR Media Practitioner
Email: PPhatsibi@csir.co.za
Mobile: 0813968871
About the CSIR:
The CSIR, an entity of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation, is one of Africa’s leading organisations in scientific and technology research, development, and implementation. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, as well as industrial and scientific development, to improve the quality of life of all South Africans.
This year, the CSIR celebrates 80 years of touching lives through innovation. For more information, visit www.csir.co.za
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