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Anyone with an interest in the impact of computational technology on education, research, and industry would benefit from our tour, regardless of the participant's previous knowledge of Mathematica. Those not yet familiar with Mathematica will gain an overview of the system and discover the wide range of fields it addresses, such as engineering, sciences, and mathematics, to name a few. Experienced users will get firsthand experience with the the latest breakthroughs in Mathematica technology.

Monday 30 August, 10–11am
University of Johannesburg [Map]
Doornfontein Campus
John Orr Building
Room 2212
Doornfontein
SOUTH AFRICA

Monday 30 August, 12:30–2:30pm
University of Johannesburg [Map]
Auckland Park Campus
DLes 103
Auckland Park
2006
SOUTH AFRICA

Tuesday 31 August, 2:30–4pm
University of South Africa [Map]
Muckleneuk Campus
Main Library (Samuel Paauw building)
Seminar Room 1
Muckleneuk
Pretoria
0003
SOUTH AFRICA

Wednesday 1 September
Tshwane University of Technology [Map]
Arcadia Campus
0001
Pretoria
SOUTH AFRICA

Seminar: Science Auditorium, 10am–noon
Training Workshop: Computer Laboratory 2-111, 2–4pm

Thursday 2 September, 11:30am–12:30pm
University of Pretoria [Map]
IT2-27 (IT Building on the ground floor)
0002
Pretoria
SOUTH AFRICA

Thursday 2 September, 2–4pm
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
CSIR North Campus, Johannesburg
DPSS Auditorium
Building 11
SOUTH AFRICA

Friday 3 September
University of the Witwatersrand [Map]
Braamfontein Campus
2050
Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA

Seminar: Senate house, SHB4, 10am–noon
Training Workshop: Math/Science Undergraduate Lab, 2nd Floor Senate House, 2–4pm

Monday 6 September, 10am–noon
Durban University of Technology [Map]
Steve Biko Campus
S3 Level 3 computer laboratory, room BS3506
4000
Durban
SOUTH AFRICA

Tuesday 7 September, 10–11:30am
University of KwaZulu-Natal [Map]
Westville Campus
M-Block Red Lan
4041
Durban
SOUTH AFRICA

Wednesday 8 September, 4–5pm
Rhodes University [Map]
Zoology Minor 2
6140
Grahamstown
SOUTH AFRICA

Thursday 9 September, 10am–noon
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University [Map]
North Campus
The Senate Hall (2nd floor, M building)
6031
Port Elizabeth
SOUTH AFRICA

Friday 10 September, 10am–noon
University of Cape Town [Map]
Upper Campus
M304 Mathematics Building
7701
Rondebosch
SOUTH AFRICA

Monday 13 September, 10:50am–noon
University of the Western Cape [Map]
Physics Building, room 1.48
7535
Bellville
SOUTH AFRICA

Monday 13 September, 1–3pm
Cape Peninsula University of Technology [Map]
Bellville Campus
Informatics Building
CDP lecture theater, Gencor Computer Centre, ground floor
7530
Bellville
SOUTH AFRICA

Tuesday 14 September, 1–4pm
Stellenbosch University [Map]
7602
Stellenbosch
SOUTH AFRICA

Seminar 1: Merensky Building (Physics Department), Lecture Hall Gamma, Room 2013, 1–2:30pm
Seminar 2: Institute of Theoretical Physics, 3–4pm

Wednesday 15 September, 10am–noon
North-West University [Map]
Potchefstroom Campus
G1 205 (Natural Science building room 205)
SOUTH AFRICA

If you have any questions about this tour, please contact:

Beccy Remenji
Academic Training Executive
Wolfram Research, Inc.
100 Trade Center Drive
Champaign, IL 61820-7237
USA
+1-217-398-0700 ext. 3267
fax: +1-217-398-1108
email: southafricatour2010@wolfram.com

Taliesin Beynon is a software developer in the Special Projects division of Wolfram Research. He works on building software tools to help manage the growing complexity of the Wolfram|Alpha project, particularly its advanced linguistic and data processing abilities. He graduated in 2008 from the University of Cape Town, where he specialized in pure mathematics. Taliesin's interests include technology in education and the field of artificial life.

Beccy Remenji is a senior member of the International Business Development staff at Wolfram Research. She works with users in academia, industry, and governments worldwide, developing awareness and providing training on Wolfram technologies. She is actively involved in the development of resources for educators, and works closely with the Wolfram Education Group, hosting seminars and encouraging the integration of technology into curricula and research. She is a graduate of Millikin University.

Wolfram Research is the world's leading developer of technical computing software, offering organization-wide computing solutions. Led by Mathematica, its flagship product, the company's software is relied on today by several million enthusiastic users around the world and has received many awards for technical excellence. A privately held company, Wolfram Research was founded in 1987 by Stephen Wolfram and is headquartered in the United States, with offices in Europe and Japan. Additional information about Wolfram Research and its products is available. In May 2009, Wolfram Research launched the revolutionary computational knowledge engine Wolfram|Alpha.