More about Year of Science 2009

International Celebrations of Science occurring in 2009:

While COPUS is, at this time, localized to the US, we are excited to hear about and share what others in the world are doing to celebrate and promote the public understanding of science.

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  • The Royal Ontario Museum is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Burgess Shale by the paleontologist Charles D. Walcott.

  • The HMS Beagle Project will be celebrating the bicentenary of Charles Darwin's birth by launching a sailing replica of HMS Beagle. An icon of scientific progress, she will circumnavigate the globe in Darwin's wake, crewed by aspiring scientists and researchers.

In addition, visit the Web sites of our international colleagues listed below to learn more about their activities to promote the public understanding of science.

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Found 6 international organizations.

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Santiago College
Organization Contact: Jaya Bhavnani, ()
Since its founding years, Santiago College has had an excellent reputation for being at the forefront of the educational development. It offers the three Programs of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), wherein student gain practical experience of being part of an international community while maintaining a strong sense of cultural identity. Santiago College's main objective has been for its students to achieve their maximum capacity not only in academic excellence and the intellectual development, but also formation based on values, preparing students to face the challenges and demands of a fast-changing world.
 
Science Research Society / Manila Science High School
Organization Contact: Jonathan Derez, ()
We give seminar - training on students / teachers dealing on science investigatory project
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Sissa Medialab
Organization Contact: Enrico M. Balli, ()
The Science Communication spin-off company of the Internationa School of Advanced Studies in Trieste
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Society of Bioscience & Technology
Organization Contact: Patrick H.M.Tan, ()
The Society of Bioscience and Technology is a body of members representing a professional and integrative Society focused on promoting the growth and synergy of allied bioscience disciplines, inclusive of the biomedical and associated biotechnologies; bioengineering and pharmaceutical biotechnology.
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Society of Physicists of Republic of Macedonia
Organization Contact: Nenad Novkovski, ()
Mission Progression and dissemination of the knowledge in physics and in natural sciences in general, as well as environment improvement and protection. Brief History Founded 1949 Affiliation European Physical Union Balkan Physical Union Institute of Physics Regular activities Conference of the Society of Physicists of Macedonia, biannual Competitions in physics for primary and secondary schools, annual Summer Physics School for secondary school students with special interest in physics, annual Publications Macedonian Physics Teacher (formerly Bulletin of the Physicists of Republic of Macedonia) Impuls (journal for popularization of physics) ? joint publication with the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Presidency President: Prof. Dr. Nenad Novkovski nenad@iunona.pmf.ukim.edu.mk Secretary: Prof. Dr. Danica Krstovska danica@iunona.pmf.ukim.edu.mk Treasurer: Ass. Msc.Lambe Barandovski lambe@iunona.pmf.ukim.edu.mk
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SPACE
Organization Contact: Amit Verma, ()
SPACE is the most active non-governmental organization working for popularisation of science and astronomy among the masses in India, especially the student community. It is a team of dedicated and eminent Astronomers, Science Communicators & Educators. Through astronomy it aims to spread science and an attitude of rationale questioning and experimentation especially amongst children. We have trained more than 25000 students in astronomy all over India till date. SPACE has been actively involved in encouraging public participation in events like Eclipses, Transits, Occultation and Meteor Showers etc. SPACE’s endeavor is to organise events that raise the importance of science in public consciousness and break myths and superstitions associated with celestial phenomena.

 

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National Science Foundation The cognizant fiduciary body for the COPUS and Year of Science 2009 projects is the American Institute of Biological Sciences Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, and an independent, member-governed organization since the 1950s. Support for COPUS workshops by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. EAR-0606600, EAR-0628790, and EAR-0814048. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.