Picture of #TASC2017 Participants. Special thank you to Mrs. L Chigwedere

to watch HIGHLIGHTS FROM #TASC2020

click the button below MAY 25, 2020 AGENDA

s is for science

2PM Zimbabwean Time aka

Central African Time (CAT)

1:55pm (CAT) b.link/tasc2020 link goes live with prelude by Cortland Jones

2:00pm (CAT) Introduction of Master of Ceremonies - Dr. Sibonani Mlambo

2:05pm (CAT) Welcome to Topflight Arts & Science Conference 2020 - Dr. Muk

  • Objective

  • The STEAMmulator Newsletter

  • Art Mural with Visual Artist Naja Simeon

  • Competition Rules

  • Introductions

2:20pm (CAT) “Reality of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe” Q&A with Dr. Rudorwashe Gumbo

2:25pm (CAT) Opening Plenary Talk

  • Dr. Andrew Mujugira

2:30pm (CAT) Competition Begins with 4min Pitches of the 1st Block of 4 randomly picked finalists

@2:30PM (CAT) 1st Block of 4 randomly picked #Zimcovidsolutions finalists

T is for TECHNOLOGY

2:50pm (CAT) Plenary Talks

  • Dr. Brighton Chireka

  • Dr. Edmond Sanganyado

3:00pm (CAT) Competition Resumes with 4min Pitches of the 2nd Block of 4 randomly picked finalists below

@3:00PM (CAT) 2nd BLOCK OF 4 RANDOMLY PICKED #ZIMCOVIDSOLUTIONS FINALISTS

e IS FOR eNGINEERING

3:20pm (CAT) Plenary Talks

  • Dr. Patience Murapa

  • Simbarashe Mafundikwa

3:30pm (CAT) Competition Resumes with 4min Pitches of the 3rd Block of 4 randomly picked finalists below

@3:30PM (CAT) 3RD BLOCK OF 4 RANDOMLY PICKED #ZIMCOVIDSOLUTIONS FINALISTS

3:50pm (CAT) Key Note Address - “You Are Not The Future”

  • Tendai Ryan Nguni aka Tehn Diamond

4:00pm (CAT) Competition Resumes with 4min Pitches of the 4th Block of 4 randomly picked finalists below

A is for ARTS

 

@4:00PM (CAT) 4TH BLOCK OF 4 RANDOMLY PICKED #ZIMCOVIDSOLUTIONS FINALISTS

4:20pm (CAT) Plenary Talks

  • Bernie Hall

  • Elimon Dingwiza

4:30pm Competition Resumes with 4min Pitches of the Last Block of 4 randomly picked finalists below

M IS FOR MATHEMATICS

4:30pm (CAT) Competition Resumes with 5th Block of 4 randomly picked finalists below

4:50pm A conversation with Philadelphia - Zimbabwe Virtual Study Abroad Co-creator; Kalina Harrison aka @kreativescribes

4:58pm Interlude by Lia Holman

@5PM (CAT) COVID-19 vs. the Zimbabwean Diaspora panel

Go to www.tamukainvestments.com/program for panelist bios

  • Moderated By Chiyedza Michelle Mvundura Featuring:

    • Joy Makasi

    • Jean T. Madzima

    • Fungai Mangwanya

    • Rutendo Chabikwa

    • Jermaine Khumalo

    • Julie V. Mwaramba

    • Grace N. Chingodza

    • Jefta Jahwi

    • Ruvimbo Muzambwa

    • Anesu A. Mwape

    • Lindi Rubadiri-Mujugira

5:40pm (CAT) Interlude by Cortland Jones

5:45pm (CAT) Vote of Thanks - Dr. Muk



6:00pm (CAT) Announcement of #TASC2020 PRIZE Winner AND $US1000 CASH #ZIMCOVIDSOLUTIONS INVESTMENT

Benediction - Gary Ramm (CEO, Visiting Scholars Association)

End of Program - Outro Music by Cortland Jones