EMPANGENI High School learner Joshua Boa-Amponsem has won a university bursary from Eskom.
Joshua, who is in Grade 12, was among 600 pupils who participated in the prestigious International Science Fair (ISF) as part of Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.
He was awarded a bursary for building a machine that produces water directly from ambient air by condensing the water vapour in the atmosphere and storing it for use.
In future he wants to power the device using solar power, to make it more energy efficient.
The Eskom expo brings together young innovators who represent their schools after successfully progressing through the regional-level science fairs.
They represent young people who have discovered a passion for the sciences through the Eskom Expo and are interested in careers in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics or innovation fields.
‘The shortage of engineers and other technical experts is a major challenge in this country. That’s why at Eskom we are particularly concerned with investing in the development of young scientists and engineers, to help develop solutions to our energy and water needs so that the country can continue to grow in a sustainable way,’ said Thava Govender, Eskom Group Executive: Transmission / Acting Group Executive: Risk and Sustainability.
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