Science Communication and
Popularization
Why Popularisation of
Science
In a world dominated by Science
and technology, science communication and popularisation is of utmost
importance especially for our country where a large population needs
to be told about the impact of science and technology in their
daily lives.
Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
There is a general
consensus that the 19th and 20th centuries saw the greatest amount of
science popularisation in history. However scholars seldom agree on
what is meant by science popularization. If this is an accurate
description, how can this be so? There seem to be two broad meanings
of science popularization.
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One is the process of
elite or specialist science diffusing to a broader population.
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The other general
meaning of popularization is the change amongst the population and in
public culture which makes science of use or of interest.
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That
is one way of looking at science popularization may be from the top
down, and the other from the bottom up. This dichotomy is well
captured in Rajasthan State. Department of science & Technology since
its inception formulating and implementing the programmes and
activities which gives deep penetration in the society, because our
different definitions and assumptions about science popularization.
AIM : Communicating &
popularizing science among masses specially rural masses with special
reference to student community
OBJECTIVES
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To
generate scientific temper amongst masses in general and students in
particular .
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To encourage spirit of
inquisitiveness in the younger generation
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To create awareness about
new technologies
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To encourage children to
think creatively.
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ACTIVITIES
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Equipped
with science galleries, low cost science models and equipments.
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Hub of scientific activities during summer vacations viz. workshops,
seminars etc .
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Established at Kota, Udaipur & Bikaner.
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Set
Up
: Shastri Nagar,
Jaipur
Area
: 3.14 acres.
Aims
: Cultivation of
scientific temper especially amongst students
by providing direct involvement in the learning
process, based on the principle of
“learning while playing” (Khel Khel Mein Vigyan).
National
Science Day
Celebrated
on : 28th Feb Every Year.
In the
memory of Raman Effect discovered by Prof. C.V.Raman National science day celebrations are
organized throughout the state on 28 Feb every year to inculcate and
foster the knowledge and awareness of science among the masses. To celebrate this occasion
in festive manner various activities of science popularization such as Popular Science
Lectures, Exhibitions, Debates, Poster Competition, Science Melas, Nukkad Natak etc. are
organized throughout the state in various schools, institutions, colleges, NGOs and
educational department etc.
Established in
: 1444 Higher Secondary Schools.
Aims
: To perform various activities related to Meteorology,
Astronomy, Computer programming, Science Film shows,
Establishment of Science Library etc
Click here for
Guidelines for Establishing Science Club
STATE LEVEL CHILDREN SCIENCE CONGRESS CONGRESS (CSC)
With the focal theme based on scientific activities the Children Science
Congress is organised in the state every year. Action and activities are the key
elements which National Children Science Congress aims to gets involved in for
"Learning by doing".
It would involve the use of scientific methodology. The knowledge and principles
of science to be used in carrying out the activity/project is essential. Any
eligible child intending to participate in the children science congress would
be able to take part only if he/she is presenting a project report after
carrying out the activity based on focal theme selected for the year.
Thus after every children science congress some concrete results are being
achieved.
Children of age group 10-17 can participate in CSC.
Children have to
present a project report after carrying out the activity by using scientific methodology on the focal
theme of the year. In state, CSC is organised in three stages.
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Resource Person Training Programme at Regional Level
Tentative Date : Month of July
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Zonal Children Science Congress at Regional Level
Tentative Date : Month of
October
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State Children Science Congress
Tentative Date : Month of November
Since the Children Science Congress is organized at national level by
NCSTC network the states participation is necessary.
In the past years children of the state have achieved good results at national
level.
PROGRAMME & ACTIVITIES FOR POPULARISATION OF
SCIENCE
Theme : To train the persons "DO IT YOURSELF".
Activities: Following specialized training, programmes are proposed each year during
the IX plan period.
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Model Rocketry training
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Electronics workshop/training
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Low cost teaching aids, training
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How things works around use, workshop
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Maintenance of house hold equipments by housewives & Women, training
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Mathematics through origami
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Astronomy and telescope making
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Aero modeling
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Scientific explanations of myths & miracles
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Ham Radio training
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Computer awareness programmes
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Build your own TV
SCIENCE MODEL AND
TEACHING AID COMPETITIONS
(SMTC)
Organized at Zonal, state and National level.
Models are invited from the students of VII to XII in areas of Zoology ,
Chemistry , Space , Earth Sciences ,Astrology, Biochemistry and Bio
Technology
Cash Incentives and Merit Certificates are given to the Winners
Suitable Dates
Zonal Level Model / Teaching Aid Competition :
Month of October
State Level Model / Teaching Aid Competition :
Month of November
National Level Model / Teaching Aid Competition :
Month of December
This competition provides an opportunity to students and teachers of
Rajasthan to expose their creative talent at International level
since 1988. Students of class VIIth to XIIth and teachers those who
teaches to these classes are eligible to participate in SMTC with
their models and teaching-aids. It is linked with “Western India
Science Fair” (WISF) organized with Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai.
From here team of “Intel Science Talent Discovery Fair” pick the
innovative projects.
STATE LEVEL COMPETITIONS
Talent Search Examination
Eligibility
Student of the Xth Class
Examination
Conducted by
Board of Secondary Education ,Rajasthan,
Ajmer
Prize Certificate, Momento.
Quiz Competition
Eligibility
Pass out of state level Science Talent Search Examination
Participants
Two toppers of each district
Prize
Cash, Certificate, Momento and Running Trophy
Success Stories
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In the year 1999 Mr Mohit Bhambhani of Tagore Public School,
Jaipur was honored with “McDonald Dream Award”
with his U.S.A. trip.
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In Year 2000 Mr. Shalin Harlalka of St. Paul school, Udaipur was
picked up from WISF for “Expedition to Mars” and display his Model
“Roving Vehicle” at America.
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Mr Akshat Singhal of St Anslems Pink City school, Jaipur was
honored by Government of Rajasthan for his recognition of
achievement as a finalist in 2002 of Intel Science & Engineering
Fair, U.S.A.
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One mirror Planet (12599) was named
as “SINGHAL”. |
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Shri B.L.Soni, teacher of Seth Sampatram Duggar S.S. School,
Sadarsahar (Churu) was honoured with “Life
time Achievement Award”
by Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai in year 2003.
Always Ahead
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Department is founder organization
of NCSC since 1993. Among the 21 finalist in NCSC-2004, five students
from Rajasthan were placed in that list, which was a maximum number of
students from a state.
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Students from Rajasthan also perform
excellent In NCSC-2005, they captured again five positions among the 30
finalist at National Level.
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Shri Shyam Lal Soni, teacher from
Government Senior Secondary School,
Gandhi Chowk, Barmer was declared IInd best
among 300 teachers from all over India in NTSC-2005.
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lDuring
its stay at five places in Rajasthan Jaipur, Ajmer,
Kota, Jodhpur and
Bikaner of “Vigyan Rail” in Year 2004, a record number of 4 lacs
people were witness the Science Exhibition on Wheel in fifteen days.
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In Rajasthan lacs of
peoples were witness the “Transit of Venus” phase through the use of
Solar filter on 6th June 2004. These solar filters were distributed free
of cost in every district of Rajasthan.
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DST has recognized the
importance of VEDIC MATHEMATICS and conducted workshops since 1993 for
teachers. Now Vedic Mathematics is introduced in the 7th class syllabus
and will be introduced in 8th class next year.
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Future Plan
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Eco
Water Literacy |
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Career counseling in Science |
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Exchange of child scientist
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Contact programme for talented
students
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Science park at every district of
rajasthan |
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science club in every secondary and
senior secondary school of rajasthan |
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Regional science centre |
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national teachers'science conference
-2007 |
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national children science congress 2008 |
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biodiversity garden in school premises |
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