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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,
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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
<gujgsc2015@gmail.com> 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 <gujgsc2015@gmail.com> 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)
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HOD Signature
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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: gujgsc2015@gmail.com
Phone: 09712565864 /09327015426