{"id":59788,"date":"2023-11-14T16:48:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T14:48:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/igniting-young-minds-at-the-first-lego-league-competition-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:14:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T15:14:20","slug":"spu-director-joins-sayas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-director-joins-sayas\/","title":{"rendered":"SPU director joins SAYAS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"59788\" class=\"elementor elementor-59788\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29c0ea7d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29c0ea7d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3265abb3\" data-id=\"3265abb3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ecd5d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ecd5d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sol Plaatje University<\/span><\/a> (SPU) proudly congratulates Dr Moeketsi Mosia, Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Programme Development (CTLPD), on his prestigious appointment as a member of the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sayas.org.za\/\">South African Young Academy of Science<\/a><\/span> (SAYAS). This respected organisation is committed to championing young scientists in South Africa, addressing both national and global societal challenges, and influencing policy decisions. SAYAS is dedicated to fostering scientific capacity throughout the country, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations among emerging talents, and offering mentorship from seasoned professionals in various fields.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Mosia\u2019s appointment to SAYAS was secured through his scholarly project, which examines the intersection of data science and student success, underlining his unwavering dedication to overcoming student success challenges through data analytics. His noteworthy contributions include leveraging machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as developing cloud computing-based solutions to enhance student outcomes.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cIt\u2019s an extraordinary honour to be selected as a member of SAYAS. During the inauguration, SAYAS\u2019s co-chairperson emphasised, \u2018These are the top 10 young scientists in the country.\u2019 Membership in SAYAS recognises significant contributions to the advancement and practical application of science. I am thrilled to contribute to SAYAS\u2019s vision, aiming to primarily use scientific thinking in service to society. My focus will be on leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence for public good and developing the capacity of South African youth in these areas,\u201d says Dr Mosia.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr Mosia was officially welcomed into SAYAS at the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.assaf.org.za\/awards\/\">Annual ASSAF Awards<\/a><\/span> Ceremony in Cape Town on 9 November 2023.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sol Plaatje University (SPU) proudly congratulates Dr Moeketsi Mosia, Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Programme Development (CTLPD), on his prestigious appointment as a member of the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS). 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