Mintek congratulates Dr Shingange for being selected as a finalist at the NSTF awards
Mintek proudly congratulates Dr Katekani Shingange for being selected as a finalist for the National Science & Technology Forum (NSTF) awards in the TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher category.
This honour is a testament to Dr Shingange's exceptional contribution to Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET). We are proud of her outstanding achievement and the recognition of her work in the face of fierce competition and growing interest from the community of SET.
The NSTF Awards, also known as the National Science and Technology Forum Awards, stand as the most esteemed science, engineering, and technology and innovation accolades in South Africa.
Often hailed as the ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa, they promote and honour excellence in scientific research, innovation, environmental sustainability, SET management, and science communication and outreach.
The award ceremony is set to take place on July 11, 2024, simultaneously in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Mintek extends its best wishes to Dr Shingange, one of its young remarkable material scientists, who continues to make significant strides in the field.