International Conference – Hands-on Science – Ahmedabad
The 6th International Conference on Hands-on Science (HSCI 2009) is happening at Science City, Ahmedabad.
Science for All : Quest for Excellence, an International Conference on Hands-on Science (HSCI) will be taking place during October 27th (Tuesday) to 31st (Saturday), 2009 at Science City, Ahmedabad. The HSCI 2009 is aimed at enhancing the culture of innovation and experimentation in the modern societies with a fine blend of science knowledge and excellence for all. This conference shall be a mechanism for the researchers and practitioners of this thought to be together and forge ahead towards achieving the goal of higher degree of innovativeness and science appreciation amongst masses.
Conference Sessions: The focal theme of the conference is ‘Science for All : Quest for Excellence’
- Science, Innovation and Hands-on Science: The session discusses on the innovativeness in the approach and methodologies to derive best advantages to develop spirit of innovation.
- Science Communication through Hands-on Activities: Various science communication practices through hands-on science activities, their evaluation and impact assessment studies.
- Experiences in Science Fun Learning: Sharing experiences related to hands-on science and fun learning. Why the dilemma that classroom science is superior or above learning by doing? Is it just the matter of perception or inability to do it differently!
- Hands-on Science and Evolution of Modern Knowledge: The genre of learning has its share in the evolution of modern knowledge too and this session is for all such issues.
- Promotion of Scientific and Technological Temper: Hands-on science possibly can contribute to this effect more than anything else. A combination of appropriate knowledge and right kind of attitude can help achieve excellence.
Who can Attend?
The conference is designed for the participants from all possible interest groups including schools, government agencies, universities, science and technology institutions, research and development organizations, learned and professional societies, etc. It may attract researchers, educators and practitioners of hands-on science movement, skill and innovation, i.e. scientists, technologists, academicians, science teachers, writers, science communicators, journalists, editors, research scholars, science students and faculty members of journalism, public relations and information officers of scientific organizations, science museums and science centres, representatives of media organizations, newspapers, magazines, science producers of radio/ TV channels, science activists from NGOs; and government officials, policy makers.
Registration for Indian Delegates : Rs.2000/- (School Teacher/ Student : Rs.1000/-). Registration Fee includes conference kit, pre, main and post events, meals, receptions and local visits.
Last Date for Registration : October 15th (Thursday), 2009
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