Conferences, in brief...

“The Science & Technology Century” discussed how the rapid changes in
science and technology, the large numbers of scientific journals and how
the quick application of such development reversibly affects societies.

“Discovering the Future” discussed the importance of teaching and
learning from history, which is the beginning of the present and the future.

“The Free Time” identified the sources of free time that arose with the
advances in technology and the generated problems that could affect
societies.

“Human Rights and International Justice”

“Protecting the Environment” discussed whether man understands his
environment and the diverse affect of its damaging on the human body.

“Genetic Engineering .. a benefit or a disaster?” discussed the value of the
advances in genetic research work and the need for international ethical law
to prevent the misuse of genetic research development.

“Women Rights in Science” identified and discussed the actual problems
facing female scientists and the actual need for female involvement in
decision making.  

“Understanding Science” discussed the actual need to make scientific
studies more relevant to the requirements of each country and its population.

“Alcohol.. do not abuse it” discussed the problem of abusing alcohol
among university students in developed countries and its troubles facing
students.

“International Tourism in Developing Countries” compared the impact of
scientific and technology advances on the tourism market in the developed
and developing countries.

“Private Sectors and Higher Education” discussed the actual rule of
Private sector and its contribution to improve higher educational systems in
the developing countries.

“Preparing Teachers” discussed the need to improve the teachers’ skills in
teaching and transferring information to students.

“Does Education have its Legitimate Status” discussed the problems of
cutting down the educational budgets in developed & developing countries
and its negative impact on societies’ economies.

“Taxation and Scientific Research” indicated the actual need of
governmental tax exemption for companies supporting scientific researches
in developing countries.

“Global Economy and Human Poverty” discussed the side effects of
globalization on solving the problems of food and water.

“Children’s Rights .. Future Requirements” discussed the need for new
strategies to raise and deal with children.

“Health Economy” discussed the advances in medical technology, the
problems of limited health care budgets, and the need for new strategies
that determine an optimum healthcare with such restricted resources.

“The Ethics of Science” discussed in general the ethical issues that
should be applied to science, the responsibilities of scientists in society,
what is the role of science in modern civilization, public image of science,
and how can science strengthen & preserve human rights.

“Nuclear Energy in Developmental Programs”  discussed the usage of
nuclear energy in all aspects of life such as medicine, generating energy etc.

"Charitable work.. to where?" Emphasized the ethical status of charitable
work with Highlighting on the large numbers of charities and the increased
human poverty in the recent years.

“University Staff & Student Mobility” discussed several issues including
the problems of brain drain from developing to developed countries; faculty &
students exchange programs and the role of Governmental organizations.

“The Environment and Human Health” discussed the developments in
scientific research; particularly genetic engineering and nuclear sciences
with its impact on the human health.  Recommendations to protect human
health by protecting nature were suggested and sent to policy makers, world
leaders and scientists for implementation.

“Sports Education” raised the importance of sports education in developing
human health, ways of thinking and decision making.  Case studies
compared between the USA & European athletes and athletes from
developing countries were presented.

“The Two Cultures” discussed the importance of teaching human literature
in scientific curriculum starting from high school level to university
education.  Furthermore, the symposium emphasized the importance of
combining the two cultures in (arts & sciences) to improve the public
understanding and awareness of scientific advances.

“Redefining Educational Systems” discussed the educational systems
worldwide from elementary to high school level & University education, and
the need to improve & develop educational curriculum to societies needs.

“Water Resources .. Tourism .. Globalization and Peace” discussed the
political systems of implementing international peace; diverse negative
effect of globalization on developing countries; water resources in the world
and the problems of clean water in Third World Countries; and the problems
of destroying valuable culture to meet the global market of Tourism.

“The Impact of Science Technology & Mathematics Education on
Developing Societies and their Economies”. Organized in collaboration
with the Commonwealth Association of Science Technology & Mathematics
Educators (CASTME) to discuss the actual roles of teaching Science
Mathematics & Technology and the importance of investing in its researches
for improving the quality of living and economy.

“University Students Think The Unthinkable: Key to a Better Future” was
the first international symposium of university students and organized in
collaboration with the UNESCO.  350 students and 50 professionals from 89
countries discussed the current situation of higher educational systems in
the world and the needs to improve such systems to narrow the gap
between developed and developing countries.  The symposium aimed to
teach university students problem solving, decision making & ways to meet
the challenges of the new millennium. Students recommendations were
sent to policy makers worldwide and used by the UNESCO in organizing its
last 3 world conferences.

“Information Technology and Communication skills” discussed roles of
information technology as a communication tool to improve transfer of recent
advances in science & technology to narrow the gap between countries.

"Impact of Scientific Research on Improving Women’s Health". Held at
the United Nations Headquarter, New York City; in collaboration with the LAM
Foundation and UNFPA.  Emphasized the importance of scientific research
and non-profit making organizations efforts in identifying disorders affecting
women only, improving women’s life while finding a cure.

"Muslim Women in Science: Better Future".  Held in collaboration with the
Islamic Organization for Science Education and Culture (ISESCO), in
Morocco under the patronage of HM King Mohammed VI.  

"Women in Science". Held in collaboration with UNIC, UNFPA, World Bank,
and UK Medical Research Council.

Private Sectors and female Science Education” discussed the actual rule
of Private sector and its contribution to encourage and promote Female
Science higher educational.

" Arab Women in Science: a Path to Leadership". Discussed the real
situation of Arab women in Science living in Western Countries, and their
role in improving the situation of women in science in Arab States.

"Iraqi Women in Science: Past Present and Future". Revealed the actual
situation of Iraqi women in general and Iraqi women professionals whether
refugees or living in Iraq.

"Women in Science and Society". Celebrating International Women's Day.  
Emphasized the role of women in building societies.
RASIT organizes, sponsors and co-sponsors symposia, seminars, or conferences, which
carry crosscutting forefront scientific, technological, educational, social, artistic and
economical themes.  RASIT runs this program either independently or in collaboration
with key national and international organizations.
In-depth information can be obtained by contacting Adam Moe at admin@rasit.org
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