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Is Popularization of Science Possible
in Arab States?
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 Arab States?
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
The first UNESCO Medals “For the development of
nanoscience and nanotechnologies”
awarded to Russian Academician Zhores Ivanovich Alferov, and
Chunli Bai, Professor of Chemistry at the Laboratory of Molecular
Nanostructure and Nanotechnology in Beijing and Executive Vice-
President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Read More>>
Preventing cancer: science at the service of health
Seventh UNESCO-Paris Match Scientific Forum
9 November 2010
The Forum aims to demonstrate the scientific basis for making
wise health choices to avoid developing a cancer and once
cured, having a relapse. Read More>>
At Last.. A Science & Innovation Policies Plan in Arab States..!!
A high-level meeting of Arab parliamentarians on 18-20
September has adopted a communiqué in which the Arab
Parliament could follow up the implementation of science and
innovation policies in the region. The theme of the meeting was
Towards the Adoption of a Regional STI Action Plan.
During the Arab Summit of March 2010, Heads of State adopted
a resolution mandating the General Secretariat of the League of
Arab States to develop an S&T strategy for the entire Arab region,
in co-ordination with specialized Arab and international bodies.
The strategy is due to be submitted to the upcoming Arab
summit in 2011 for adoption. Both the strategy and the
subsequent Arab Science and Technology Plan of Action
(ASTPA) will be drawn up by a panel of experts from the region
with the institutional support of the Arab League Educational,
Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), the Union of Arab
Scientific Research Councils and UNESCO, among others.
The first UNESCO Medals “For the development of
nanoscience and nanotechnologies”
awarded to Russian Academician Zhores Ivanovich Alferov, and
Chunli Bai, Professor of Chemistry at the Laboratory of Molecular
Nanostructure and Nanotechnology in Beijing and Executive Vice-
President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Read More>>
Preventing cancer: science at the service of health
Seventh UNESCO-Paris Match Scientific Forum
9 November 2010
The Forum aims to demonstrate the scientific basis for making
wise health choices to avoid developing a cancer and once
cured, having a relapse. Read More>>
At Last.. A Science & Innovation Policies Plan in Arab States..!!
A high-level meeting of Arab parliamentarians on 18-20
September has adopted a communiqué in which the Arab
Parliament could follow up the implementation of science and
innovation policies in the region. The theme of the meeting was
Towards the Adoption of a Regional STI Action Plan.
During the Arab Summit of March 2010, Heads of State adopted
a resolution mandating the General Secretariat of the League of
Arab States to develop an S&T strategy for the entire Arab region,
in co-ordination with specialized Arab and international bodies.
The strategy is due to be submitted to the upcoming Arab
summit in 2011 for adoption. Both the strategy and the
subsequent Arab Science and Technology Plan of Action
(ASTPA) will be drawn up by a panel of experts from the region
with the institutional support of the Arab League Educational,
Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), the Union of Arab
Scientific Research Councils and UNESCO, among others.
| November 10 World Science Day The 2010 Day recognizes the role of science in facilitating the rapprochement of peoples and cultures through its contribution to the advancement of ‘mutual knowledge and understanding of people’. 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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