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May 27, 2021
A Johannesburg-based young scientist has scooped a grand award at the 2021 Virtual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the US.
Muhammed Hassen, currently in Grade 11 at Greenside High School, was awarded the Second Award of $2 000 (about R27 880) in the engineering mechanics category, sponsored by Society for Science, during an awards ceremony last week.
Andrew Etzinger, Eskom’s GM: risk and sustainability, says: “It is always exciting when our local learners compete in international science fairs against the best in the world. On behalf of Eskom, I would like to congratulate Muhammed on his win. The passion, knowledge and skills he demonstrated in the Regeneron ISEF is commendable. Eskom sees the value in Eskom Expo developing a passion for STEMI in young scientists like Muhammed, and providing a platform for these future problem-solvers to take their scientific brilliance to the next level.”
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