Nasiphi Ngcoliso is a science engagement intern at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA). She holds a Bachelor of science degree in Geology and Geographic informtion Systems (GIS) from the university of Forthare,  an honours degree in Applied Remote Sensing and GIS from the University of Forthare.  Nasiphi recently submitted her thesis in Fulfilment of Masters degree in Geoinformatics at the university of Pretoria (awaiting outcomes). Nasiphi research interest included rangelands monitoring, oil spill detection and monitoring, climate change modelling and remote sensing of vegetation foliar biochemicals. as a younger reseacher she aspires to grow and collaborate with national and international researchers in her interest areas.