On August 31, 2021, we had an exciting webinar with Dr Fakhar-i-Abbas about the Wildlife of Pakistan (پاکستان کی جنگلی حیات) with a special focus on the wild mammals of our country! Watch this recording of his talk to be amazed yourself about just how diverse and fascinating the wild mammals of our country are.
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Dr Fakhar-i-Abbas is Professor of zoology and the Founder and Director of the Institute of Natural and Management Sciences. He is also the CEO of the Centre for Bioresource Research, and former Country Manager (for Pakistan) of the World Society for the Protection of Animals. He holds a PhD in zoology from the University of Punjab and has completed his postdoc at the Wright State University, USA. Dr Abbas has also authored a book on Animal Rights in Islam and as a truly passionate wildlife biologist, he has more than 20 years of experience in rehabilitation and conservation of wildlife animals.
On June 4, 2021, the Khwarizmi Science Society (KSS) hosted Prof. Z. B. Mirza(Senior Ornithologist, Conservationist, and Bird Artist) for a webinar on theBirds of Pakistan! The event was streamed live on our Facebook page. The webinar, where we embark on an exhilarating journey of exploring the birds of Pakistan, can now be also watched on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/26RJRG3yIZw.
Prof. Z. B. Mirza (Prof. Zahid Baig Mirza) is the most experienced naturalist and ornithologist of Pakistan and has gained widespread international and national recognition for his dedicated work as a field scientist. To date, Prof. Mirza has authored over 60 research publications and 27 books including the widely acclaimed Field Guide to Birds of Pakistanand the Illustrated Handbook of Animal Biodiversity of Pakistan. Prof. Mirza is also a senior member ofIslamabad Wildlife Management Boardand Chair of itsScientific Committee, the Chairman of the Snow Leopard Foundation, Professional Consultant for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Management Plans of Pakistan, and an Executive Member of the WWF Scientific Council Pakistan. Prof. Mirza is the recipient of two Lifetime Achievement Awardsand is also celebrated as one of the founding members ofWWF, Pakistan and the First Director of the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), Islamabad along with the awardee of numerous other accolades!
We, at KSS, thoroughly enjoyed learning about some of the most interesting features of the birds of Pakistan with Prof. Z. B. Mirza, and wholeheartedly hope that you will also benefit from this exciting session!
This webinar is a part of a series by KSS to celebrate the biodiversity in Pakistan and inform the general audience about the threats faced by some endangered fauna species, and the need to conserve them.
The 4th episode of Muslim Women in Science and Technology was an exploration ventured into fascinating as well as beautiful marriage between environmental sciences and chemistry with Dr. Hind Al-Abadleh. We at KSS were deeply honoured to be conversation with Dr. Hind on Wednesday, 16th September 2020. Dr. Hind is an academic scientist of chemistry and an award winning professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada. She is also currently the Chair of Environmental Division at Chemical Institute of Canada.
The progression towards a more scientifically immersed community continues as the KSS plans to organize the third Science Mela in October, 2019, in collaboration with the Ali Institute of Education. Since 2019 is the International Year of Periodic Table, our Mela this year will be focused on the wonders of chemistry including elements, minerals, compounds, mining and major industrial processes
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.
