Announcing the Winners of the 2011 Women in Science Awards

Minister Naledi Pandor on 19 August announced the 2011 Women in Science Award winners, as part of the Department's celebration of Women's Month.

The 2011 Women in Science Awards were announced at a gala function held at the Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.

The awards are part of the Department's efforts to increase the number of women scientists and researchers in the country, to increase women's access to research professions in the country, and to profile successful scientists and researchers as role models for younger women and girls.

Winners of the 2011 women in science awards

• Promoting access to research
• Distinguished Women in Science
• Distinguished Young Women In Science
• Social Sciences and Humanities
• DST Fellowships
• TATA Africa Scholarships