Science melas in connection with national science campaign
Scientific Research Training Workshop
The first ever Software Carpentry workshop will be organized by IDRACK and the Khwarizmi Science Society in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Solid State Physics, University of Punjab, Lahore.
IDRACK is a non-profit organization and is currently introducing software carpentry in Pakistan. The niche in which IDRACK works is scientific communication and awareness with a special emphasis on women in STEM. Currently, it is working in the area of scientific programming and introducing the research community in Pakistan to this practice to bring the quality of research at par with the developed world.
Objectives:
This workshop is being organised with two objectives in mind:
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To introduce Software Carpentry in Pakistan and encourage people to become instructors and join a global community.
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To expose people with just enough know-how to integrate computational work with their current research work.
The workshop will be led by Ashar Malik from IDRACK who is also affiliated with Software Carpentry Community. He will be training the researchers so that they can continue this chain of research training in other insitutions/cities as well. Some indication regarding the content to be delivered on these two days (27th and 28th) can be obtained from the schedule below.
Day – 1 (27th June, 2018)
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Software Carpentry: An Introduction 09:00 am - 09:15 am Unix Shell - I 09:15 am - 10:00 am Break 10:00 am - 10:15 am Unix Shell - II 10:15 am - 11:00 am Break 11:00 am - 11:15 am Programming with Python - I 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Programming with Python - II 02:00 pm - 02:45 pm Break 02:45 pm - 03:00 pm Simulation of Real World Problems 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Discussion and Wrap-up -
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Day - 2 (28th June, 2018)
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Introduction 09:00 am - 09:15 am Scientific Writing (Latex and Bibliography) - I 09:15 am - 10:00 am Break 10:00 am - 10:15 am Scientific Writing (Latex and Bibliography) - II 10:15 am - 11:00 am Break 11:00 am - 11:15 am Scientific Simulation Theory - I 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Lunch 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Scientific Simulation Theory - II 02:00 pm - 02:45 pm Break 02:45 pm - 03:00 pm Python: My First Simulation 03:00 pm - 03:45 pm Break 03:45 pm - 04:00 pm Python: Errors in My First Simulation 04:00 pm - 04:45 pm Discussion and Wrap-up
Does this look like something you are interested in? Sign up to attend here: Workshop Form
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. The workshop is limited to 30 participants
2. The registration cost for attending the workshop is Rs. 750 for the students of the University of Punjab and Rs. 1000 otherwise
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Building Media Relationship for Science Popularization
Science and Technology play a major role in most aspects of our daily lives both at home and at work. It affects many, if not most, policy issues of national and international importance. Science, Technology and Innovations are intricately linked to societal needs and the nation's economy in every area, especially in transportation, communication, agriculture, education, environment, health, defence and jobs. Everybody, therefore, needs some understanding of science, its accomplishments and its limitations. Understanding includes not just the facts of science but also the scientific methods and their limitations as well as an appreciations of the practical and social implications.
People are unable to know about the advancements in science and technology due to their lack of interest in science and its slow propagation and penetration amongst larger number of population in Pakistan. The need has never been greater for more effective sceince communication specifically designed to help the public and policy makers comprehend important issues involving science and technolgy. A lot of scientific information is found online inf the form of blogs, posts and videos and one cannot tell whether the information provided is authentic or not. This has created a huge gap between the general public and expert science communicators. We need to train the next generation of scientists and journalists to become better science communicators to create a culture where they are supported and rewarded for effectively communicating with the public.
The objective of this workshop is to equip the participants with core knowledge required to plan, implement and evaluate science communication activities in order to make complex science accessible to the general public. The workshop is to take place on 7th March, 2018 at the University of Punjab from 02 pm to 04 pm.
Venue:
Workshop on Astrolabe Making
Khwarizmi Science Society, Lahore Astronomical Society and the Ali Institute of Education are organizing a Workshop on Astrolabe Making Workshop at the Ali Institute of Education on 27th and 28th February, 2018.
An astrolabe is an ancient astronomical computer for solving problems related to time and the position of the sun and stars in the sky. Astrolabes are used to show how the sky looks at a specific space at a given time. It is a primitive device and the astrolabe was highly developed in the Islamic world by 800. it was introduced to Europe from Islamic Spain (al-Andalus) in the early twelfth century. It was the most popular astronomical instrument till mid-seventeenth century.
Astrolabe making is a dead scientific art which once revolutionized astronomy in the medieval ages. At a time, half of the world's astrolabes were produced in Lahore. To revive this lost scientific tradition among our local scientists and historians of science and technology, three experts from Holland will visit Pakistan and supervise the workshop.
Registration:
Note that registration is required to attend this workshop. Here is the link to registration page. The fee is Rs. 2000.
15th DAWN Education Expo 2018
Khwarizmi Science Society is taking part in the 15th DAWN Education Expo 2018 organized by DAWN News.
The DAWN Education Expo will be held for two days in each of Pakistan's three metropolitan cities: Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore. DAWN Education Expo is Pakistan's most credible and trustworthy higher education platform. We invite the university students, fresh graduates and the members of Khwarizmi Family to visit and explore the ocean of opportunities out there!
Lahore Science Mela 2018
The Lahore Science Mela 2018 is a science fest organized by the Khwarizmi Science Society. showcased inventions, discoveries, experiments, science models and artifacts recieved from all parts of Pakistan. It will be an opportunity to engage all citizens, especially the children in celebrating science. Our focus is on the wonder aspects of practical science accomplished through practical activities such as hands-on games and experiments that will appeal to our young boys and girls. There is no entry fee and the Mela will remain open for all citizens of Pakistan.
Dr. Safee Ullah Chaudhary on Computational Biology
Dr. Safee Ullah Chaudhary will represent the Khwarizmi Science Soceity at the Buraq Space Camp on 25th December 2017. The talk will encompass the vast field of computational biology and its applications.
Buraq Planetary Society will organize the 14th Buraq Space Camp from 22nd to 31st December, 2017, in Islamabad. The camp will comprise of lectures, workshops and field trips that include subjects ranging from rocket design to astrophysics, IT and cutting-edge technologies - alongside which the candidates will be constantly evaluated to ascertain their relative ranks.
The theme of this year's camp is "Changing Perceptions Through Visions of Space". The Buraq Planetary Society hopes to guide the youth and help them perceive the world in a manner which is productive and beneficial to them. the aim is to make them aware of the realities around us in the present, and to help them formulate a vision for the future. To fulfill this task, the students will sit through talks and discussions with the leaders from the world of business, technology, science, public health and various other key fields in Pakistan.
4th Annual Science Exhibition - Tareen Education Foundation
Tareen Education Foundations's Fourth Annual Science Exhibition will be held on 8th and 9th December. In this exhibition, robotics will be introduced for the very first time in an effort towards building maker spaces in government schools. Over 30 Government High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools, and an audience of about 600 people including students, teachers, school heads, parents, government officials and representatives of print and elecronic media are expected.
The Khwarizmi Science Society is a co-partner and collaborator of the Fourth Science Exhibition, Lodhran.
Investing in our Children's Future
"Science Rerhi" - Science on Wheels
Khwarizmi Science Society commemorates the International Museum Day by taking science to the streets. A small science museum in the form of a Science Cart or Rerhi will be strolled around to celebrate science and to involve the passers-by. Our intent is to introduce the idea of a Mobile Science Museum. Join us on the International Museum Day and witness the first event of the series: Power of Science on Wheels.