Conference background Rationale The conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, employers of Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) graduates, policy makers, NGOs, Mathematics, Science and Technology Education experts, the private sector and publishers from South Africa, Africa and the rest of the world to share information, discuss and proffer solutions to the challenges of MST teaching and learning in schools, colleges and universities in South Africa, Africa and the world. The conference will also bring together all ISTE’s collaborators and partners and help to foster a better understanding of the kind of problems we are trying to jointly research. Aim of the conference The aim of this conference is to attract the best of MSTE researchers from across the world. This event will bring together experts to interact on the problems facing the teaching and learning of mathematics, science and technology at all levels share information and proffer solutions to the problems.  “Towards Effective Teaching and Meaningful Learning in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education” Venue:  Kruger National Park, Mopani Camp, Phalaborwa, Mpumalanga, South Africa Date:   20 – 24 October 2013