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| First of its Kind in Arab States aims to: - Excite widespread interest in science, raising awareness of how it touches our everyday life and how society can play a vital role in helping it to progress. - Inspire Interest Joy Wonder and Excitement of scientific discovery. - Increase Access to the best Science knowledge and Communication. - Invigorate Science Education & Knowledge Know more..>> |
| Promoting excellence in science is at the heart of RASIT’s work. |
Building Scientific Communities
Popularization of science is an endeavor to image scientific concepts in
such a way that every person (especially non-scientists) can understand
the fundamental objectives and have an idea of what science in essence is.
Although many Arab scientists are renowned and their fingerprints are so
clear in research and development worldwide, unfortunately a great number
of the public in Arab States cannot tell exactly what 'science' is all about. In
fact, the gap between scientists and the Arab Societies seems to be huge.
The question asked here is whether it is possible to popularize science in
Arab States and, if so, to what extent?!
Yes, it is possible to popularize science to a great extent, by means of
raising awareness of how it touches our everyday life. How..,
Read more..>>
Popularization of science is an endeavor to image scientific concepts in
such a way that every person (especially non-scientists) can understand
the fundamental objectives and have an idea of what science in essence is.
Although many Arab scientists are renowned and their fingerprints are so
clear in research and development worldwide, unfortunately a great number
of the public in Arab States cannot tell exactly what 'science' is all about. In
fact, the gap between scientists and the Arab Societies seems to be huge.
The question asked here is whether it is possible to popularize science in
Arab States and, if so, to what extent?!
Yes, it is possible to popularize science to a great extent, by means of
raising awareness of how it touches our everyday life. How..,
Read more..>>
In the News
Measuring development - How science and politics work together
An international conference on “measuring development will be organized at
UNESCO Headquarters from 1 to 3 February 2012. Opened by Irina Bokova,
UNESCO’s Director-General, several workshop, two plenary sessions and a final
round table will offer a unique occasion to question the relevance of indicators used
in today’s world to measure economic performance and social progress.
Orbit TV - ”Oyoun Beirut” Live Show
The Success of “Science Café” in Lebanon has made “Oyoun Beirut” Live Show at
Orbit TV to invite HRH Dr Princess Nisreen El-Hashemite as a special guest. For
more than 30 minutes, the Presenters did express the importance of “Science
Café”, and did acknowledge the success of it, and did highlight the increase within
the public attendance to Science Café seminars. The Orbit TV Station has
requested to broadcast the Science Café seminars live.
A World of Science Periodical.. A Publication of UNESCO
in Vol 10, No. 1 [January-March 2012], What future for biodiversity? and more
To know more>>>>
Children's Science Cafe.. First one in Arab States
Through the "Science Cafe" Program, RASIT establishes a monthly seminars
committed to involving school students in learning more about and debating
science. Each month, a Science Café seminar mainly at schools, gives students
seats to listen to Scientists who play an important part in developing and improving
our lives, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight.
Measuring development - How science and politics work together
An international conference on “measuring development will be organized at
UNESCO Headquarters from 1 to 3 February 2012. Opened by Irina Bokova,
UNESCO’s Director-General, several workshop, two plenary sessions and a final
round table will offer a unique occasion to question the relevance of indicators used
in today’s world to measure economic performance and social progress.
Orbit TV - ”Oyoun Beirut” Live Show
The Success of “Science Café” in Lebanon has made “Oyoun Beirut” Live Show at
Orbit TV to invite HRH Dr Princess Nisreen El-Hashemite as a special guest. For
more than 30 minutes, the Presenters did express the importance of “Science
Café”, and did acknowledge the success of it, and did highlight the increase within
the public attendance to Science Café seminars. The Orbit TV Station has
requested to broadcast the Science Café seminars live.
A World of Science Periodical.. A Publication of UNESCO
in Vol 10, No. 1 [January-March 2012], What future for biodiversity? and more
To know more>>>>
Children's Science Cafe.. First one in Arab States
Through the "Science Cafe" Program, RASIT establishes a monthly seminars
committed to involving school students in learning more about and debating
science. Each month, a Science Café seminar mainly at schools, gives students
seats to listen to Scientists who play an important part in developing and improving
our lives, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight.
| November 10 World Science Day "2012 must be a turning point towards green societies, built on the inclusive and equitable development of science to the benefit of all. This is our message for the 2011 World Science Day for Peace and Development." Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of the World Science Day for Peace and Development 10 November 2011 Get Involve |
| Europe, Japan and the USA (the Triad)may still dominate research and development (R&D) but they are increasingly being challenged by the emerging economies and above all by China. This is just one of the findings of the UNESCO Science Report 2010 Read Full Report |
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