SCIENCE CARNIVAL 2013
INVITATION TO THE
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
&
SCIENCE CARNIVAL 2013
Sparking Young Minds with Science
AT
Sparking Young Minds with Science
AT
GUJARAT SCIENCE CITY, AHMEDABAD
during
28th February to 4th March 2013
with a variety of scientific and outreach programmes and activities to
encourage the younger generation to pursue science as a career seriously
and to meet the challenges for betterment of society.
Dr. Varesh Sinha, IAS
Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat
has
kindly consented to be the Chief Guest and
Inaugurated
the Science Carnival on
28th February 2013 at 10.00 am at Science City
Shri Ravi S. Saxena, IAS
Additional Chief Secretary
Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat
Additional Chief Secretary
Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat
Dr. (Mrs.) Jayanti S. Ravi, IAS
Commissioner of Higher Education, Government of Gujarat
will
be the Guests of Honour..
Prof. Abhijit Sen
S.
Chandrasekhar Chair Professor, Institute of Plasma Research (IPR) &
President,
Gujarat Science Academy will deliver the
National Science Day address.
.
We take this
opportunity to invite you to Science City, Science Carnival and National
Science Day programme and
to encourage the young scientists to have an inclination to science and scientific career.
to encourage the young scientists to have an inclination to science and scientific career.
Let the young mind
blossom - full of thought... the thought of prosperity.
Let the spirit of National Science Day inspire us to push our
potential to the furthest limits
to make our state and country stand tall and proud in the world.
Happy Science Day !
GUJARAT SCIENCE CITY
Capturing New Heights in Science Literacy!
GUJARAT SCIENCE CITY
Capturing New Heights in Science Literacy!
GUJARAT COUNCIL ON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Investing in Science: Investing in
the Future!
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, GOVT OF GUJARAT
SCIENCE CARNIVAL 2013
Focal Theme:
Research and Innovation in Science
National Patrons
- National Council of Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC)
Department
of Science & Technology
Government
of India
- Vigyan Prasar
Department
of Science & Technology
Government
of India
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Government of India
- Ministry of Earth Science
Government
of India
- Ministry of Environment and Forests
Government
of India
- Indian Association of Chemistry Teachers (IACT)
Mumbai
International Patrons:
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
New
Delhi
- United Nations Children’s Funs (UNICEF)
New
Delhi
State Level Patron / Associates:
- Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST)
- Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat
- Indian Institute for Teacher Education
- Department of Higher Education, Govt of Gujarat
- Children University, Gandhinagar
- Department of Primary Education, SSA, DPEP, Govt of Gujarat
- PDPU, Gandhinagar
GUJARAT COUNCIL OF SCIENCE CITY
Dept of Science & Technology, Govt of Gujarat
Focal Theme:
Research and Innovation in Science
SCIENCE CARNIVAL 2013
The six days Science Utsav 2013
programme has been designed in the theme of 2013 International Year of Water
Cooperation that includes:
1
|
Exhibition
on Science, Technology & Society
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About
30 scientific organizations are to be invited to participate in the
exhibition and to showcase the important scientific activities in their respective
organizations.
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2
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Students
scientific competitions
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elocution,
essay writing, puzzle solving, poster painting, science story/slogan writing,
SMS context on science theme, etc.
|
3
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Scientific
Demonstrations
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physics,
chemistry, biology, astronomy, mathematics, Nano technology, biotechnology, etc.
|
4
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Scientific
workshops for Children and Teachers
|
climate
change and global warming, biodiversity, weather science, creative science learning,
HAM Radio, astronomy, space science
|
5
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Popular
Science Lectures
|
Global
warming and Climate Change, Career in Science, S&T for Societal
Development, ICT in Knowledge Dissemination, Chandrayan II
|
6
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Science
Drama Competition
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On various
scientific themes by school children
|
7
|
Sky
Observation
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Zooming to
Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Moon, etc
|
8
|
Theme based
Exhibition
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Biodiversity
and Climate Change to mark the International Year of Chemistry 2011 highlighting
the Chemical contribution of Gujarat
|
9
|
Science
Film Festival
|
Everyday
during the programme, there will be screening of various theme based
scientific films in Auditorium I.
|
10
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Guided Tour
in Science City
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For
all school and college students as well as large number of general visitors
during the programme
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11
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Special
IMAX Film Show
|
arranging
additional IMAX film shows as per the large number of students and visitors
during the above period in a concessional rate.
|
12
|
Video
Conference
|
with school
and college students in different districts with the technical support of
BISAG
|
GUJARAT COUNCIL OF SCIENCE CITY
Dept of Science & Technology, Govt of Gujarat
SCIENCE CARNIVAL 2013
Focal Theme:
Research and Innovation in Science
Date & Day
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Time
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Seminar Topics
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Target Group
|
28th Feb 2013
Thursday
|
2.30
to 4.30
|
Current
excitement of Biotechnology and Genetic engineering
|
UG
and PG students of Biotechnology, Life Science
|
Focus
on Nanotechnology
|
UG
and PG students of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Science, Material Sciences
|
||
1st March 2013
Friday
|
10.30
to 12.30
|
Green
ideas shaping the future of renewable energy
|
UG
students of Physics, Env Science, Engineering
|
Engineering
the Future
|
BE.7
B.Tech students and faculties
|
||
2.30
to 4.30
|
Youth
Engagement in Science (YES)
|
General
students
|
|
2nd March 2013
Saturday
|
Creativity,
Innovation and Patent
|
Science,
engineering and pharmaceuticals
|
|
Stem
Cells and Their Amazing Potential
|
UG
and PG students of Biotechnology, Life Science
|
||
Opportunities
in Basic Science
|
UG
Students and teachers, parents
|
||
State
INSPIRE Programme for innovative research
|
UG
and PG students of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Science, Material Sciences
|
||
3rd March 2013
Sunday
|
Appropriate
Technology for Rural Community
|
Science
Educators and CSC Coordinators
|
|
Gendered
Science: Gender and Science
|
Science
Educators and CSC Coordinators
|
||
Advancing
Ideas about Learning
|
Teachers
and Science Communicators
|
||
4th March 2013
Monday
|
Future
of Telecom
|
EC
students
|
|
Designing
Teaching and Learning Tools
|
Teachers
and Science Communicators
|
GUJARAT COUNCIL OF SCIENCE CITY
Dept of Science & Technology, Govt of
Gujarat
SCIENCE CARNIVAL 2013
Focal Theme: Research and Innovation in Science
Date & Day
|
Time
|
Seminar Topics
|
Target Group
|
28th Feb 2013
Thursday
|
2.30 to 4.30
|
Current excitement
of Biotechnology and Genetic engineering
Chairperson:
Prof. C. J. Shishu
Hon Director, PERD Center
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Shri A. K. Saxena, IFS,
MD, GSBTM
(ii)
Prof. S. R. Dave, GU
(iii)
Prof. M. V. Rao, Head, Genetic Engg
|
UG
and PG students of Biotechnology, Life Science
|
Focus on
Nanotechnology
Chairperson:
Prof. Y. K. Agrawal
Director, Institute of
Research, GFSU, Gandhinagar
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Prof. L. M. Manocha, SPU
(ii)
Prof. Shobhana Menon, GU
(iii)
Prof. D. G. Kuberkar, SU, Rajkot
(iv) Prof. R. D.
Upadhaya
(v) Prof. P. A. Joshi,
DDU, Nadiad
|
UG
and PG students of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Science, Material Sciences
|
||
1st March 2013
Friday
|
10.30 to 12.30
|
Science and
Technology: Clean and urban development
Chairperson:
Prof. H.S.Singh
Additional
PCCF
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. M. Shyam, Director, SPIRI, Anand
(ii)
Dr. R. Gopichandran, Director, VP
(iii)
Prof. Indernil Bandopadhya, IPR
(iv) Prof. M. H. Fulekar,
CU
|
UG
students of Physics, Env Science, Engineering
|
Engineering the
Future
Chairperson:
Prof. Akashi Agarwal, VC,
GTU
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. M. N. Patel, Director, LD Eng
(ii)
Dr. A. M. Prabhakar, VEC
(iii)
Dr. R. Vasani, Dean, SEC
(iv) Dr. Sanjay
Chaudhury, DAIICT
|
BE.7
B.Tech students and faculties
|
||
2.30 to 4.30
|
Youth Engagement in
Science (YES)
Chairperson:
Dr. B. P. Singh, NCSTC
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. Subodh Mahanty, VP
(ii)
Dr. Arunbhai Dave, Former VC, GVidyapith
(iii)
Director, NSC, Mumbai
(iv) Dr. Anil K Roy,
DAIICT
|
General
students
|
|
2nd March 2013
Saturday
|
10.30 to 12.30
|
Creativity,
Innovation and
Patent
Chairperson:
Dr. G. J. Samathanam,
DST, New Delhi
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Prof. Anamik Shah, SU, Rajkot
(ii)
Dr. Yashwansingh Panara, TIFAC, New Delhi
(iii)
Prof. Sarat K. Dalai, Inst of Science, Nirma University
(iv) Dr. Bimal Patel,
Director, GNLU
|
Science,
engineering and pharmaceuticals
|
Stem Cells and
Their Amazing Potential
Chairperson:
Prof. Harish Padh, VC, SPU
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. Bharat Chattoo, MSU
(ii)
Dr. R. P. Singh, CU, Gnagar
(iii)
Dr. R. Vasani, Dean, SEC
(iv) Dr. Rajni Nadgauda,
IIABT, Koba
|
UG
and PG students of Biotechnology, Life Science
|
||
2.30 to 4.30
|
Opportunities in Basic
Science
Chairperson:
Dr. Sudhir K. Jain, Director, Gandhinagar
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. D. K. Pandey, NCSTC
(ii)
Dr. Raghu Rangarajan, PRL
(iii)
Dr. D. V. Prabhu, ACT, Mumbai
(iv) Dr. Chita
Natarajan, HBCSE-TIFR, Mumbai
|
UG
Students and teachers, parents
|
|
State INSPIRE
Programme for innovative research
Chairperson:
Dr. B. K. Rastogi, DG, ISR
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. Sanjy K Mishra, DST, New Delhi
(ii)
Dr. Vendant Pandya, KCG
(iii)
Dr. R. Vasani, Dean, SEC
(iv) Dr. B. N. Suhagia,
LMF,
|
UG
and PG students of Chemistry, Pharmacy, Life Science, Material Sciences
|
||
3rd March 2013
Sunday
|
10.30 to 12.30
|
Appropriate
Technology for Rural Community
Chairperson:
Prof. Arunbhai Dave, Former VC, Guj Vidyapith
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. Gijubhai
Bharod, Junagadh
(ii)
Dr. R. P. Singh, CU, Gnagar
(iii)
Dr. R. Vasani, Dean, SEC
|
Science
Educators and CSC Coordinators
|
Gendered Science:
Gender and Science
Chairperson:
Prof. Harish Padh, VC, SPU
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. Sugra Chunawala, TIFR
(ii)
Dr. Archana Mankad, G U
(iii)
Dr. Anand
(iv) Dr. Rita N Kumar,
NVPSC
|
Science
Educators and CSC Coordinators
|
||
2.30 to 4.30
|
Advancing Ideas
about Learning
Chairperson:
Prof. Kamlesh Joshipura, VC, IITE
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. Yogesh Jasrai, GU
(ii)
Dr. Kusum Yadav, KUGnagar
(iii)
Dr. Sanjay Thaker, MNSBEd Col
(iv) Dr. Ghose, Reg
Director, IGNOU
|
Teachers
and Science Communicators
|
|
4th March 2013
Monday
|
10.30 to 12.30
|
Future of Telecom
Chairperson:
Guru Raja Rao, CMD, GIL
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. Manik Lal Das, DAIICT
(ii)
Dr. N. N. Jani, KU, Gnagar
(iii)
Dr. R. Vasani, Dean, SEC
|
EC
students
|
Designing Teaching
and Learning Tools
Chairperson:
Dr. Anuj Sinha, DST, New Delhi
Resource
Persons:
(i)
Dr. H. N. Saha, Venus IE, Kalol
(ii)
Dr. R. P. Singh, CU, Gnagar
(iii)
Dr. N. K. Jain, GU
|
Teachers
and Science Communicators
|
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