Highlights
- International Exhibition of Popular S&T Information Products & Publications at the conference venue
- Seminar “Towards a Scientifically Aware & Attitudinally Rational World” will focus on critically engaging with science, where science and scientific temper play a role in managing conflicts, crises and uncertainties. The studies covering public attitudes, cross-cultural mapping of public engagement of science and deriving indicators for PCST related aspects will form part of deliberations. This Pre-conference seminar will take place at Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh) during December 04-05, 2010. The visits of Stone Carving World Heritage at Khajuraho and Panna Tiger Reserve could be yet another point of attraction.
- Workshop “Training on Science Communication” will offer practical and hands-on experience to scientists, communicators, journalists, teachers and students, etc., to fine tune their skills and abilities in PCST. The Post-conference workshop is being planned at Jaipur (Rajasthan) during December 10-11, 2010. A Heritage Visit of the Pink City, Jaipur and Taj Mahal World Heritage would be an added feature.
- During the conference, discussions, workshops, and round tables will be organized on specific issues and aspects, besides a dedicated session for young researchers and students.
- Interactive Hands-on Science activities during the conference.
- Encouraging delegates to visit to experience India’s cultural heritage; folk performances; Indian spicy food recipes and many more.