Asian Science Camp 2016

Introduction[1][2]

Asian Science Camp 2016, was organised by jointly by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Indian Institute of Science from 21 August to 27 August 2016.[2] The venue for the program was J N Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.[3]

Speakers[4]

The main speakers in Tenth Asian Science Camp, 2016 were:

Program Overview[5]

The following activities were planned during the Asian Science Camp 2016.

Academic Program[5]
  • Plenary lectures by Distinguished Scientists (Distinguished Awardees from Asia and Nobel Laureates)
  • Individual lectures pertaining to different disciplines
  • Laboratory demonstrations
  • Panel discussions
  • Theme Presentations by students
  • Poster presentation by students[5]

Sightseeing and excursions[5]
  • Visit of historical places in Bangalore and in Mysore
  • Visit of science and technology museum
  • Cultural program[5]

Participation[6]

Participation in the ASC 2016 was through invitation only. The Organizing Committee sent an invitation to the contact person of each country/region to announce the ASC 2016 to high schools and universities, so as to initiate the local process to select student delegates. The last date for receiving the nominations was 30 April 2016.

There was no registration fee, and the Organizing Committee provided the living and local expenses of participants associated with ASC 2016.[6]

Around 240 students, including 200 from abroad and 40 from India participated in the camp. in addition there were 40 overseas mentor and 30 organizing committee members.[7]

Accommodation[8]

Accommodation for the speakers was arranged at The Taj Vivanta, Yeswanthpur, Bangalore.

Accommodation for other participants was arranged at 37th Crescent Hotel, Bengaluru, Hotel Bangalore International, Crescent Road, Bengaluru and Goldfinch Hotel, Bengaluru.[9]

References
  1. "Asian Science Camp 2016". www.asc2016.org.in. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  2. "10th Asian Science Camp | Department Of Science & Technology". www.dst.gov.in. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
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  5. "Asian Science Camp 2016". www.asc2016.org.in. Archived from the original on 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  6. "Asian Science Camp 2016". www.asc2016.org.in. Archived from the original on 2017-01-09. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
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