My trip to Seoul, Korea Part 4: The Conference

16 November 2007

Asia-Pacific Regional Forum on the Popularization of Science: The Role of Science Culture in the Knowledge-based Society. organised by Korea Science Foundation and UNESCO

Dr. Doe Sun Na, President of Korea Science Foundation in her opening remarks said that, I quote "The general public being able to understand science and technology is also an important factor in the development of society. For example, if citizens understand scientific issues, this will help them to recognise the problems that are the focus of the global community, such as environment and energy issues, and work together to address them"

Keynote speech by Director, Science Policy and Sustainable Development Division, Natural Sciences Sector, UNESCO

The programmes includes presentation by;

- Paper1: Popularization of science- the Indian experience by Prof. Ingit Kumar. Director General, National Council of Science Museum
- Paper2: Science & Popularization of Science in the World, Particularly in the Arab World by - Prof. Tahar Gallali. Former Director, Cites des Science et Arts, Tunis
- Re-thinking Multiple roles of Science Centres & Museums by Dr. Sook-Kyoung Cho, Korea Science Foundation

The full pack programmes help participants to understand the difficulties in popularization S & T and how we can help each other...


Lunch......


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Prof. Arie Budiman, Senior Scientist, The Indonesian Institute of Sciences. Autograph his book (dedicated to me) on Membaca Gerak Alam Semesta - Mengenali Jejak Sang Pencipta. The relationship of science and Islam.

...a very popular book in Indonesia and use as a reference for science enthusiast