A who, what and why-answers
several questions
about Science in Africa
Science in Africa is the first popular science
magazine for Africa. Science is alive in Africa. From Cape to Cairo,
scientists in a broad range of fields report on their research, giving their expert views on
topical issues in science and
providing the right information to an African public seeking a deeper
understanding of science and of the dynamic role it plays in everyone's lives. A
culture of science is spreading across Africa. Get informed, enter the
debates and decide for yourself, right here at Science in Africa!
What is our mission?
- To promote local and international awareness of science conducted in Africa
- To give young scientists the opportunity to showcase
their research to Africa and beyond
- To give information on scientific and health issues directly
affecting society
- To give teachers of science in Africa access to resources and information of
local relevance
- To encourage debate on scientific issues
- To encourage an informed/thinking/questioning African society
- To further science communication between African
countries
 Who are we?
The editorial staff are a group of reasonably happy, fairly
young scientists who delight in science and
delight in Africa and her people. Editor-in-chief is Dr Janice Limson who holds
a PhD in physical chemistry. She is also the founder, designer and webmaster for
Science in Africa. By day Janice does research in and lectures in
biotechnolgy at Rhodes University in South Africa. She sleeps most nights.
Bringing biotechnology and microbiology expertise to  Science in
Africa is the nature-loving, bee-keeping editor, Dr Garth Cambray. Garth
holds a PhD in Biotechnology from Rhodes University and is one of the three developers of the African mead Honey
Sun and a director of the associated company, Makana Meadery.
Most important is our highly gifted PR person who brings us to the public in the
form of radio interviews, magazine interviews, TV interviews and news
reports.
Review panel
We are grateful to our panel of experts who review
relevant articles not within our expertise.
Dr Jim Cambray - ichthyology
Case Rijsdijk - astronomy
Prof Martin Villet - entomology
Dr Brian Allanson - conservation
Dr Becky Rogers Ackermann - archaeology
Dr Francis Thackeray - palaeontology
How are we funded
Science in Africa is sponsored by Merck, Sasol,
and Inqaba
Biotec
How do we get our
articles:
We receive our articles and information
in two ways: A few of our articles are specifically commissioned from experts in
particular fields. However, the bulk of our information comes from scientists
and educators who
are taking this unique opportunity to bring science to everyone in Africa.
Science in Africa has invited scientists and organisations across Africa to
contribute articles on their research and to express their expert viewpoints on
important and relevant issues in Science. As long as it is based on sound
science, is your own original work, and can be substantiated, anyone can submit an article
for consideration to Science in
Africa.
Dr Janice Limson
Editor-in-Chief
Science in Africa
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