World Science Day 2019 themed “Open Science: Leaving No One behind” Celebrated

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The World Science Day is celebrated all over the World on November 10 every year to create awareness on importance of science and its use for peace and development. This year, the theme of the World Science Day 2019 is dedicated to “Open Science, Leaving No One Behind”. In this connection, Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) observed the World Science Day on November 11, 2019. It is important to mention that the proposal to dedicate and celebrate a day to promote science was originally floated by eminent Pakistani Scientist Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad (Late) in 1999, which was formally adopted and declared by the UNESCO. The event attracted a number of students from local schools, representatives of media, and academia and scientists. On behalf of ECOSF, Engr. Khalil Raza Scientific Officer participated in the event.

Dr. Mirza Habib Ali, Director Research Support and Science Popularization of PSF welcomed the participants and highlighted various efforts being undertaken by the Foundation to popularize science in the country. Prof. Dr. Hamid Saleem, Former DG, National Center for Physics (NCP) Islamabad was the keynote speaker and delivered an inspirational talk on the Universe and importance of promotion of curiosity and inquiry among young students. He emphasized over the beneficial use of science to spur economic development and promote peace and harmony among nations. He also called upon media persons to give more coverage to science activities for popularizing the science in the country.

Prof. Dr. Aslam Baig, the Secretary General of Pakistan Academy of Sciences was the Chief Guest in the event. In his address, he stressed that Pakistan is blessed with young talent but we need a lot of coordination among various organizations to tell the youth about the opportunities available for them. He emphasized the need to increase the number of Pakistani students participating in international science competitions and forums to give them more exposure and opportunities of interaction with Nobel Laureates.

The In-Charge Chairman PSF Maj (Retd) Qaiser Majeed Malik in his address highlighted the Foundation’s research and science popularization programmes. He shared that PSF would make its best efforts to provide all possible support to young talent for making them best scientists. At the end, certificates and prizes were distributed among the winners of PSF’s annual Inter-Board Science Essay & Poster Competitions.