scholarly journals Development of educational courses on space science technology in Nepal

2009 ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Krishna Raj Adhikary
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Training Institution ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
College Level ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The University

Space science and Geomatics education in Nepal is recently started on some of the training institution and university of Nepal. Preliminary subjects required for space science and technology have been introduced into science curricula at the higher secondary level of the Nepalese’s school, however the benefit of space science and technology have not been appreciated enough. Facilities and resources of teaching science and technology at educational institutions are not yet developed. Attempts have been made to incorporate the elements of space science and technology into undergraduate level of education of the university. This paper starts with the discussion on the space science education in Nepal at the school and college level and mainly focus on initiation taken by the training institution and university of Nepal to introduce the subjects of space science and technology at their curriculum on geomatics engineering and other engineering education. Some recommendation have been made to introduce the different type of educational courses and/or training on space science and technology, which will meet the needs of development to built a general capability in space science as a necessary support for infrastructure development of Nepal and consequently will help to promote the educational activities on space science education in the country.

scholarly journals Introduction: Talking STS

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadhila Mazanderani ◽  
Isabel Fletcher ◽  
Pablo Schyfter
Keyword(s):  
Science And Technology Studies ◽  
Science Studies ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Fiftieth Anniversary ◽  
Technology And Society ◽  
Technology Studies ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University

Talking STS is a collection of interviews and accompanying reflections on the origins, the present and the future of the field referred to as Science and Technology Studies or Science, Technology and Society (STS). The volume assembles the thoughts and recollections of some of the leading figures in the making of this field. The occasion for producing the collection has been the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of Edinburgh’s Science Studies Unit (SSU). The Unit’s place in the history of STS is consequently a recurring theme of the volume. However, the interviews assembled here have a broader purpose – to present interviewees’ situated and idiosyncratic experiences and perspectives on STS, going beyond the contributions made to it by any one individual, department or institution. Both individually and collectively, these conversations provide autobiographically informed insights on STS. Together with the reflections, they prompt further discussion, reflection and questioning about this constantly evolving field.

scholarly journals Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Science & Technology Teachers of the University of the Punjab, Lahore

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 73-88
Author(s):  
Muzammil Tahira ◽  
Kanwal Ameen
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Quantitative Survey ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The University

The paper focuses on enquiring the information needs and Information seeking behavior of Science and Technology (S&T) teachers of the University of the Punjab (PU). Their preferences regarding various formats of information sources (printed and electronic) and importance of formal and informal sources have been explored through quantitative survey. Self-completion questionnaire was used to reach whole population of institutions/colleges/departments of all Science and Technology faculties. Findings reveal: both libraries and e-resources are playing important role in meeting respondents' information needs; direct access to e-sources has slightly decreased the number of their visits to departmental and central libraries; and faculty spend comparatively more time on searching web sources than print sources.

scholarly journals Computer Science & Technology Series

2012 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Computer Science Education ◽  
Science Research ◽  
International School ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Grand Total ◽  
Computer Science Research ◽  
Review Reports ◽  
The University

CACIC’11 was the seventeenth Congress in the CACIC series. It was organized by the School of Computer Science of the University of La Plata. The Congress included 11 Workshops with 148 accepted papers, 3 main Conference, 4 invited tutorials, different meetings related with Computer Science Education (Professors, PhD students, Curricula) and an International School with 5 courses. (http://www.cacic2011.edu.ar/). CACIC 2011 was organized following the traditional Congress format, with 11 Workshops covering a diversity of dimensions of Computer Science Research. Each topic was supervised by a committee of three chairs of different Universities. The call for papers attracted a total of 281 submissions. An average of 2.5 review reports were collected for each paper, for a grand total of 702 review reports that involved about 400 different reviewers. A total of 148 full papers, involving 393 authors and 77 Universities, were accepted and 25 of them were selected for this book.

SeneSTEM: promoting STEM in Senegal

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (S367) ◽  
pp. 387-389
Author(s):  
Salma S. Mbaye ◽  
Modou Mbaye ◽  
Katrien Kolenberg
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Young People ◽  
International Collaboration ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Scientific Careers ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
Engineering Mathematics ◽  
The University ◽  
The City

AbstractSeneSTEM aims to bring Senegalese children and young people into contact with science, and – by extension – with the STEM disciplines (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) in a very accessible and illustrative way. We do this with concrete workshops and experiments, for both teachers and for groups of children and young people. In collaboration with different educational organisations in Senegal, among which the Senegalese Association for the Promotion of Astronomy, SeneSTEM ensures that all layers of the population are enthusiastic about science (education). Special attention is given to motivating girls for scientific careers. SeneSTEM actions are based on an international collaboration partly supported by development funds from the city of Antwerp and the University of Antwerp (Belgium).

scholarly journals Historical and other studies of science, technology and medicine in the University of Edinburgh

2008 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Henry
Keyword(s):  
History Of Science ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Significant Feature ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Formal Study ◽  
History Of ◽  
University Of Edinburgh ◽  
The University

Considering Edinburgh's prominence in the historical development of the sciences, it might be expected that the formal study of the history of science would appear as a significant feature in its university. Alas, this is not so, although there are signs that things are beginning to improve. If there is a deficit in historical studies of science, however, it is surely outweighed by Edinburgh's remarkable contribution to the sociological study of science and technology, which has even given rise to the designation ‘Edinburgh School’ to refer to a characteristic approach to the study of science that was developed in Edinburgh University. In this report I briefly consider the history of these and other aspects of the study of science, technology and medicine in Edinburgh as well as presenting an outline of the current picture.

In Memoriam: Professor Zbigniew Witold ENGEL 1933 – 2013

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-456
Author(s):  
Jan Adamczyk ◽  
Wojciech Batko
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Science Education ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Academic Life ◽  
World Science ◽  
Entire Life ◽  
History Of ◽  
In Memoriam ◽  
The University

Abstract When we look at the history of AGH – University of Science and Technology, recognized as one of the best universities in the country, we find that for that success many people worked for several dozen years. However, the subjects, the methodology and directions of their work were shaped by units – outstanding personalities of science. Just to mention, among others Professors Stanisław Zuber, Władysław Takliński, Witold Budryk, Maksymilian Tytus Huber and Władysław Bogusz. These people have shaped our institution, marked its new path of development and permanent place in the history of Polish and world science. To belong to such a group is a great ennoblement, for which one works out for his entire life. Undoubtedly, such personality was also Professor Zbigniew Witold Engel, to whom we said goodbye on November, 6th, 2013, in the St. Clement’s church in Wieliczka. Professor was born on April 1, 1933, in Zawady near Zhovkva in the province of Lviv. After graduating from Jan Matejko Middle and High School in Wieliczka in 1950 earned a matriculation certificate. Then he began his studies at the Department of Communications of Polytechnic Departments of Academy of Mining and Metallurgy and involved with our university for the next 63 years. October 1, 1952 the Department of Mechanics of the University of Mining and Metallurgy was created, and soon after began professor’s adventure that was the work of science, education and organization. The history and fate of our university are inextricably linked with the person of professor who practically since the very beginning of the Faculty supported it in all areas of its activities, and has always actively participated in academic life.

scholarly journals Conceptual Aproach to Astronomy and Basic Science Education

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-168
Author(s):  
M. Melek
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Space Science ◽  
Computational Techniques ◽  
Prototype Model ◽  
Basic Space ◽  
Undergraduate Level ◽  
Basic Science Education

An approach is developed, in which the major dynamical and physical concepts of astronomy and basic space science are used, to build a scheme (prototype model) for education on the undergraduate level. A way to teach different theories and observational facts is shown, in which those concepts are built in or used; within the suggested educational scheme. The computational techniques which are needed in astronomy and basic space science are disscussed at which steps through the suggested educational scheme might be introduced.

scholarly journals Introduction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Jungwoo Ryoo ◽  
Kurt Winkelmann
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Research ◽  
General Population ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
National Research Council ◽  
College Level ◽  
School Policies ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Working Together

AbstractThe practice of educating students in college-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects is influenced by many factors, including education research, governmental and school policies, financial considerations, technology limitations, and acceptance of innovations by faculty and students. Working together, stakeholders in STEM higher education must find creative ways to address the increasing need for a diverse US workforce with a strong STEM background (President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology 2012) and the need for a more STEM-literate general population (National Research Council 2012).

scholarly journals A Comparative Study of Test Takers’ Performance on Computer-Based Test and Paper-Based Test Across Different CEFR Levels

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Don Yao
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Task Difficulty ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Academic English ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
The University ◽  
The Comparative Study

Computer-based test (CBT) and paper-based test (PBT) are two test modes to the test takers that have been widely adopted in the field of language testing or assessment over the last few decades. Due to the rapid development of science and technology, it is a trend for universities and educational institutions striving rather hard to deliver the test on a computer. Therefore, research on the comparison between these two test modes has attracted much attention to investigate whether the PBT could be completely replaced. At the same time, task difficulty is always a key element to reflect test takers’ performances. Numerous studies have laid a solid foundation and guidance about the comparative study of test takers’ performance on CBT and PBT, but there still remains a scarcity from the perspective of task difficulties with different Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) task levels in particular. This study, therefore, compared the test takers’ performance on both CBT and PBT across tasks with different CEFR levels. A total of 289 principal recommended high school test takers from Macau took the pilot Test of Academic English (TAE) at a local university. The results indicated that there was a difference between test takers’ performance on different test modes across different CEFR levels, but only CEFR A2 level showed a statistically difference between CBT and PBT. And since science and technology are continuously developing, it is essential for the university to consider switching the test mode from PBT to CBT.

scholarly journals Computer Science & Technology Series

2011 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Computer Science Education ◽  
Science Research ◽  
International School ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Grand Total ◽  
Computer Science Research ◽  
Review Reports ◽  
The University

CACIC’10 was the sixteenth Congress in the CACIC series. It was organized by the School of Computer Science of the University of Moron. The Congress included 10 Workshops with 104 accepted papers, 1 main Conference, 4 invited tutorials, different meetings related with Computer Science Education (Professors, PhD students, Curricula) and an International School with 5 courses. (<a href="http://www.cacic2010.edu.ar/">http://www.cacic2010.edu.ar/</a>). CACIC 2010 was organized following the traditional Congress format, with 10 Workshops covering a diversity of dimensions of Computer Science Research. Each topic was supervised by a committee of three chairs of different Universities. The call for papers attracted a total of 195 submissions. An average of 2.6 review reports were collected for each paper, for a grand total of 507 review reports that involved about 300 different reviewers. A total of 104 full papers were accepted and 20 of them were selected for this book.

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