XXIX GUJARAT SCIENCE CONGRESS-2015 Scoping Future Challenges for Research & Education in Science and Technology Jointly organized by Gujarat Science Academy and Gujarat Science City February 28 and March 1, 2015 At Science City, Ahmedabad GUJARAT SCIENCE ACADEMY Co-Sponsored by Gujarat University (GU), Ahmedabad Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST), Gandhinagar Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad Institute of Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar XXIX GUJARAT SCIENCE CONGRESS-2015 Scoping future Challenges for Research and Education in Science and Technology Theme Recent unprecedented technological advances necessitate changes in the way we conduct our teaching and research. The broad band revolution has fundamentally altered the way we work and teach. Old classrooms are being replaced by content rich distant learning; desktops are being replaced by laptops, palmtops and cell-phones; telemedicine and distant diagnosis is replacing conventional visits to doctors, navigation is via GPS aided google maps and direction finders and the postal services is replaced by e-mails and the Facebook with instantaneous communication. The list is endless and the intellectual space is now replete with novel ideas and technology with seeds for both normal and disruptive innovations. To survive in a competitive Global Village with increasing resource crunch, societies will need to develop resilience and delivery systems that will prepare and provide for material wealth, human capabilities, and suitable ecosystems to sustain knowledge creation and develop mechanisms that anticipate changes and develops futuristic strategies. In India, large economic diversity, lower connectivity, heterogeneous education levels and substantive backdrop of traditional faith and knowledge systems imply that the challenges are even larger. The key concerns are, how do we position ourselves for the future, what should be the role of State in education, what should be its policies that facilitate innovation, how do we remain relevant and survive in a Global Village? The XXIX Science Congress-2015 will discuss these issues, critical to our survival as a society. A symposium on Future Trends in Sciences is planned. Organizers Gujarat Science Academy Gujarat Science Academy (GSA), established in 1978, is a premier academic organization comprising scientists and engineers of Gujarat in all spheres of science and engineering. Presently GSA has 270 Fellows and Associate Fellows. Gujarat Science Congress is held annually in different parts of Gujarat. GSA activities include improvements of science education; new directions in research; S&T policy formulation for the state; summer training programs for students and teachers; outreach activities, scientific publications, career counselling, recognition of outstanding teachers and students at and lecture awards for scientists of distinction. Gujarat Science City Government of Gujarat has established the Gujarat Council of Science City, a registered society, to achieve the Gujarat Science City mandate. This is popularization of science to create scientific temper in the community in the emerging environment of knowledge-driven economic growth. Gujarat Science city aims to provide a perfect blend of education and entertainment. It showcases contemporary and imaginative exhibits, minds on experiences, working models, virtual reality, activity corners, laboratories, and live demonstrations to provide an understanding of science and technology to the common man. XXIX-Gujarat Science Congress-2015 The two day science congress will consist of plenary lectures, invited talks, award lectures, parallel sessions for presentation of research papers and poster presentation. Evening lectures and a discussion forum is also planned. The congress is expected to serve as a platform to discuss synergistic collaborations. All scientists/teachers/researchers/students are invited to take benefits of this scientific event. The highlight of the event will be, · · · · · Shri S. R. Thakore Memorial Lecture Dr. A. S. Divatia Memorial Lecture Prof. P. A. Pandya Best Teacher Award Minaxi-Lalit Award Charusat Best Ph.D. Thesis in Gujarat Award Parallel Sessions A. B. C. D. E. F. Life , Pharmacy, Medical and Forensic Sciences Chemical Science Mathematics, Statistics, Computer, IT Physics and Material Sciences Engineering Sciences Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Abstract Submission Submit abstracts not more than 200 words online (www.gujarat science academy.org) or through email <[email protected]> in the format below to be sent by February 14, 2015. Use MS Word, Font 11, Calibri Session : (Select one of the above) Title : All cap- one line Authors :List all authors + affiliation, Font 10, Presenting author to be marked * Text :200 words, single space (excluding title, authors and affiliation) Important Dates Submission of abstract Notification of acceptance : Feb 14, 2015 : Feb 20, 2015 Registration fees Delegate: Academia, Research : Rs.1000/Student : Rs.500/Industry and others : Rs.2000/Spot Registration : Add Rs.200/- to above mentioned fee Accommodation Shared accommodation (@Rs.100/day) in Stop 'n' Stay at TriMandir Campus, Near Adalaj Cross Road will be available. Please send your request to <[email protected]> with subject ACCOMMODATION. Hotels near venue can be booked directly. Logistics Kindly look out for information on logistics and local transport arrangements. These will be available on the web site www.gujaratscienceacademy.org XXIX GUJARAT SCIENCE CONGRESS-2015 Scoping future Challenges for Research and Education in Science and Technology Registration Form (Please photocopy for multiple use and submit /e-mail before Saturday, 14th February, 2015) Name: Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms.................................................................... ....………………………………………………….………………................................. Category: Delegate/Student/others……………….….……....................... Address:………………….………………………………….…................................. ……………………………….……………...….………………................................... ....………………………………………………….………………................................. ………………………………………………………….………..................................... Phone: …………………………………….............. Mobile:………………………...……................... e-mail : ……................................................................................... Mode : Poster / Attendee Session : A / B / C / D / E / F Title : ……………………………………….…..…....................................... ……………………………………….…..…....................................... ……………………………………….…..…....................................... Fee Rs.: …..……………………………………………..…..................................... Cash : DD No & Date: ……………………………………........................................... DD is to be drawn in favour of Gujarat Science Academy payable at Ahmedabad Accommodation Yes/No Date HOD Signature (Only for students) Participant Signature Organizing Committee Patron Co-Patrons Conveners Organizing Secretaries Treasurers Shri S. J. Hyder, IAS Secretary, DST Govt. of Gujarat Vice Chancellor, GU Director, PRL Director, IPR Prof. A. K. Singhvi Dr. N. Sahoo Prof. S. R. Dave Prof. S. K. Menon Prof. N. K. Jain Dr. D. R. Tipre Dr. T. C. Pandya GSA Executive Council President Vice President Secretary Add. Secretary Treasurer Members Prof. A. K. Singhvi Prof. A. R. Jani Prof. S. R. Dave Prof. S. K. Menon Prof. P. N. Gajjar Prof. L. S. Chamyal Prof. L. M. Manocha Prof. N. Sahoo Prof. S. A. Bhatt Prof. Mihir Joshi Local Organizing Committee Prof. K. H. Chikhaliya Prof. M. V. Rao Prof. A. K. Desai Prof. S. R. Gandhi Dr. A. U. Mankad Dr. H. A. Pandya Dr. H. C. Patel Dr. R. R. Shah Dr. V. A. Rana Dr. A. K. Shah Dr. D. G. Gadani Dr. R. J. Patel Contact Address Prof. S. R. Dave / Prof. S. K. Menon Organizing Secretaries XXIX GSC, Department of Microbiology Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380 009 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: 09712565864 /09327015426
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