Unizul Science Centre (USC) in Richards Bay once again showed that their Science Shows are the best in Southern Africa! Alfred Tsipa and Derek Fish of the USC claimed first prize in the Best Science Demo competition at the 6th Annual Conference of SAASTEC (The Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres) in Polokwane. Just three months ago, this dynamic duo won first and third prizes in the Demo Competition at the S.A. Institute of Physics Conference in Stellenbosch. Derek previously beat off the best of Britain to win first prize at the British Science Centre Conference held in England in 1998.
Alfred and Derek won first prize with their "Good Vibrations" show, which explains the science of sound and music through the medium of local musical instruments. The show, which was developed with funding from BHP Billiton, incorporates instruments, video, surround sound effects and state of the art computer sound analysis – plus much audience participation!
Unizul Science Centre welcomes school groups of up to 80 any weekday; phone 035-7971835 for booking details. Come and see Southern Africa's best!
