Mae Jemison Science Reading Room

🎬 Join us for an inspiring Alumni Speaker Program featuring Godisamang Khunou!

Dive into the world of the creative economy and the film industry as she explores opportunities, challenges, and insights from an industry voice you won’t want to miss.

📅 Date: April 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00

Check the poster for more details and be part of this exciting conversation. See you all there!

Join EducationUSA Pretoria, American Spaces, and EdPrograms for a premier networking event with five leading U.S. Universities.
• Meet Admissions Directors and counselors
• Learn about admission processes and scholarships
• Get expert advice

Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 11:00
Location: American Corner Pretoria, Es’kia Mphahlele Community Library, Sammy Marks Square
RSVP by March 30: https://forms.gle/6nLTADSHWaZ9joLT7

Participating Institutions:
• The University of Texas at Arlington
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• University of South Dakota
• Ball State University
• Arizona State University

Please note that seats are limited, RSVP by March 30. For queries, contact [email protected].

🚀 Celebrating Pioneers in STEAM
Recently, Mae Jemison American Space hosted an inspiring “Pioneers in STEAM” program in celebration of Freedom250, welcoming 66 youth attendees from different high schools in Mamelodi.

Curated by the University of Pretoria Science Centre (Sci-Enza), the program featured engaging guest speakers from the science, engineering, technology, and arts departments at the University of Pretoria.

The initiative highlighted the contributions of American pioneers such as Mae Jemison (the first African American woman in space), Katherine Johnson (the mathematician whose calculations helped guide NASA missions), George Washington Carver (agricultural scientist and inventor), and Grace Hopper (a pioneer in computer science).

Through these stories and conversations, students were encouraged to explore diverse and meaningful career pathways within STEAM fields and to see themselves as the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. 🌟

On March 3, Mae Jemison American Space hosted an inspiring Freedom 250 program titled “Freedom, Individualism and Unity Through Spoken Word Poetry,” welcoming 45 youth participants from across Mamelodi.

Landen Raszick, the English Language Fellow, and Gena Rhoades, Regional English Language Officer, thoughtfully curated the session, guiding students as they explored poetry’s power as a voice for freedom and identity.

In celebration of Freedom 250, the program highlighted the importance of writing in English as a global language of expression and introduced students to influential American poets such as Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou.

Learners engaged in meaningful discussions about what makes a poem a poem—examining structure, imagery, rhythm, and emotion. They also participated in creative writing exercises that encouraged them to express their personal experiences and perspectives on freedom and unity.

The session also included a critical analysis of powerful works by American poets, inspiring participants to see poetry as a tool for storytelling, reflection, and change. ✨📚✍️

Mae Jemison American Space recently hosted a special video screening and discussion on the U.S. Declaration of Independence in celebration of Freedom250!
The event brought together youth and young adults from Mamelodi to explore the historical significance of this landmark document and its lasting impact on freedom, equality, and democracy.
Through guided discussion, participants reflected on the meaning of independence and its relevance today, supporting Freedom250’s mission to promote civic education and democratic values.

🇿🇦🎓 Calling South African Graduate Students & Young Scholars

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027–2028 is now open.

For more than 70 years, Fulbright has helped South Africans earn master’s and PhD degrees at top U.S. universities—building leaders, advancing research, and strengthening global partnerships.

If you’re a postgraduate student, researcher, or early-career professional, this is your chance to study in the United States, grow your expertise, and return with skills and networks that make a real impact at home and abroad.

🗓 Application deadline: April 8, 2026

What Fulbright offers:

🎓 Full tuition and academic fees
✈️ Living stipend and return travel
🌍 Access to leading U.S. universities and research networks
🤝 A high-impact academic, professional, and cultural exchange

Opportunities available for:

• Master’s and PhD degree study
• Visiting Student Researchers (VSRs) conducting PhD research

🔗 Learn more, check your eligibility, and apply via the link: https://za.usembassy.gov/fulbright-foreign-student-program/

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🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Mae J Staff!

We look forward to seeing you in the new year! 🎉

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🚨 Join Us Tomorrow for an Important Workshop on Trafficking in Persons! 🚨



In observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), we’re hosting a vital workshop to help you learn how to spot the signs of trafficking, protect yourself and others, and find out how to support or seek help for someone in need.

📅 Date: Tomorrow, July 30
🕒 Time: 3pm
📍 Location: Mae Jemison U.S. Science reading Room, University of Pretoria Mamelodi Campus



This is a crucial opportunity to make a difference and raise awareness on this important issue. Let's come together to help protect our community!



We hope to see you there! 🙌