STEM

Barbie Dream Gap Project Empowers Young Women in STEM!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 21, 2024October 18, 2024 84 0

Two young women are getting to step into the world of STEM thanks to the Barbie Dream Gap Project that’s making more dreams possible! Johannesburg, South Africa (21 October 2024)—…

Gauteng Robotics Team to Compete at World Robot Olympiad! 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 6, 2024October 4, 2024 902 0

After creating a unique robot dubbed the Green Guardian, which is a solider in the face of climate change, a team from Gauteng will compete at the World Robot Olympiad…

SpringBots South Africa Rock Gold at Robotics Olympics 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyOctober 1, 2024October 1, 2024 703 1

Robotics squad SpringBots South Africa is bringing home gold from Greece thanks to their victory at the World Robotics Olympics!   Athens, Greece (01 October 2024) — Local robotics team…

Double Bronze for SA Students at International Informatics Olympiad 

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024 1,036 0

Team South Africa clinched two bronze medals and an honourable mention at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics!   Alexandria, Egypt (20 September 2024) — The South African team proved…

The Museum of Illusions in Johannesburg is the Talk of the City!

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJuly 9, 2024 6,131 0

The Museum of Illusions Johannesburg has officially opened its doors, welcoming weirdly wonderful experiences for anyone ready to head down the rabbit hole:   Johannesburg, South Africa (09 July 2024)…

Cyber Tigers Team Become World Champions in Texas!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 22, 2024April 22, 2024 737 0

After months of tireless fundraising, the Cyber Tigers robotics rockstars finally made their way to Houston for the World Robotics competition—a win for them and the Swellendam community all its…

Offline Coding App Give Rural Kids a Chance to ‘Catch’ Poachers and Learn

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyApril 18, 2024April 18, 2024 301 0

An offline coding app is giving children in rural parts of South Africa a chance to learn the art of programming while teaching them to be conservation heroes amongst many…

South African Young Scientists Shine at International Science Fairs

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyApril 3, 2024April 3, 2024 6,182 0

Six South African scientists have made us so proud thanks to their victories at international science fairs!   Global (03 April 2024) — Six South African young scientists who presented…

SA’s Cyber Tigers Robotics Team Are So Close to Their Dream!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024 616 0

Swellendam’s Cyber Tigers have been super hard at work in attempts to raise funds for their chance to represent South Africa’s robotics skills on the global stage. And they have…

GirlCode Continues to Grow and Empower Across the Continent

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 18, 2024February 16, 2024 183 0

From a big dream in Joburg to expanding across the continent, GirlCode’s mission continues to empower African women in tech and it’s only getting greater:   Africa (18 February 2024)…