AIOU promises to promote science in Pakistan
Monday, April 08, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Science for the Society Club will start its working by the end of this month to involve and encourage students and general public in promoting Science and Technology in the country.
This was announced by Vice-Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr.Nazir Ahmed Sangi at a prize distribution ceremony of the 2-day National Conference on Physics and Emerging Sciences arranged by the Department of Physics.
Addressing the conference, Dr. Sangi said that the Club would operate all over the country.
He said the students of AIOU and other educational institutions will be invited to present their projects that could be useful in resolving issues, being faced by the less-privileged sections of the society.
The Vice-Chancellor invited the students and general public to join this club and work together for promotion of science education in the country.
Meanwhile, the students of Physics department exhibited their projects.
While visiting the exhibition, the Vice-Chancellor urged students to improve their projects for the well being of the society.
He promised that a hundred thousand electronic walking sticks would be distributed to the blind. These sticks would produce a sound upon detecting an obstacle.
Prof. Dr. Syed Zafar Alyas, Chairman, Department of Physics also addressed the concluding session and highlighted the achievements and future plan of the University, particularly the Department of Physics.
He said that Pakistani youth possessed great qualities and artistic skills adding that if given the chance, the Pakistani youth could project a positive image of their country.
A large number of students and researchers from all parts of the country participated in the conference. app
Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan
Monday, April 08, 2013
ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Science for the Society Club will start its working by the end of this month to involve and encourage students and general public in promoting Science and Technology in the country.
This was announced by Vice-Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr.Nazir Ahmed Sangi at a prize distribution ceremony of the 2-day National Conference on Physics and Emerging Sciences arranged by the Department of Physics.
Addressing the conference, Dr. Sangi said that the Club would operate all over the country.
He said the students of AIOU and other educational institutions will be invited to present their projects that could be useful in resolving issues, being faced by the less-privileged sections of the society.
The Vice-Chancellor invited the students and general public to join this club and work together for promotion of science education in the country.
Meanwhile, the students of Physics department exhibited their projects.
While visiting the exhibition, the Vice-Chancellor urged students to improve their projects for the well being of the society.
He promised that a hundred thousand electronic walking sticks would be distributed to the blind. These sticks would produce a sound upon detecting an obstacle.
Prof. Dr. Syed Zafar Alyas, Chairman, Department of Physics also addressed the concluding session and highlighted the achievements and future plan of the University, particularly the Department of Physics.
He said that Pakistani youth possessed great qualities and artistic skills adding that if given the chance, the Pakistani youth could project a positive image of their country.
A large number of students and researchers from all parts of the country participated in the conference. app
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