Presentations

STEP researchers are passionate about sharing their findings at academic conferences, colloquiums, and symposiums. A selection of their presentations can be viewed here.

2025

A metaheuristic approach to the Hero's Journey

Rohan Naidoo - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

Uncovering structure in educational time series through visibility graphs

Seth Taylor - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

A case study variate analysis of low-income learner progression in South Africa’s high school system

Jemma Visser - Masters Presentation, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University

2024

Feature analysis of learner adaptation across socio-economic divide in South African public high schools

Jemma Visser - Internal colloquium, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University

Statistical mapping of factor relationships in the South African public high school system

Esranel Becker - Masters Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

Using machine learning and agent-based modelling to predict learner progression for the South African high school education system

Maymarie van den Heever - Masters Presentation, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University

Statistical mapping of factor relationships in the South African public primary school system

Hannah Boëttger (née Quass) - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

2023

A hybrid simulation analysis of graduation success at Stellenbosch University

Sha-abaan Slamang - Masters Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

2022

A game theoretical study of the Sermon on the Mount

Esranel Becker - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

The impact of pandemic control on the Early Childhood Development Model

Khwezi Kunene - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

2021

An overview of key datasets on education in South Africa

Casey-Lee Layton - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

Parameter calibration for the Teacher Effectiveness Model

David Williams - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

2020

A systems perspective of basic education in South Africa

Lieschen Venter - PhD Defense, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

2019

A systems perspective on the impact of trade education on youth unemployment in South Africa

Fatimah Dhalla - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University

An agent-based simulation model to analyse the progression of primary school learners in South Africa

Cailin Perrie - Final Year Presentation, SUnORE, Stellenbosch University

An agent-based simulation model to analyse the progression of primary school learners in South Africa

Alyssa Passerini - Honours Presentation, Department of Logistics, Stellenbosch University