Seminars
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The most attractive and regular
feature of the KSS is its seminar programme. These seminars are presented
by individuals who have shown calibre in their field of interest. Sometimes
we are contacted by the prospective speakers ourselves and sometimes we
may invite them to the KSS. Generally we publicise these events well in
advance. They are open to all Members / nonmembers and normally we do
not charge our audience. However, reservations may be encouraged where
seats are limited. Generally we provide whiteboard, overhead and slide
projectors for speaker assistance. Multimedia projectors and computers
can be arranged on special request. Hand outs prepared by the speaker
are generally requested. The speaker must also present a summary of his
talk in advance so that suitable means for the execution of the event
can be sought for. If the speaker wishes to make some demonstration, apparatus
like general use computers, oscilloscopes etc. may be provided by the
KSS but the speaker has to bring his / her own specialised equipment but
such an intimation must be made in advance. Such an event can also be
divided into a series of days. The KSS will provide all necessary printed
information and notes (if applicable). Many events are also advertised
in local newspapers.
| To date we have arranged
seminars with speakers from (but not limited to): |
Punjab University: Centre for
Solid State Physics, Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry
and Biotechnology, Zoology, University of Engineering
and Technology, Lahore: Departments of Electrical, Mechanical,
Petroleum, Chemical, Civil Engineerings, Architecture, Physics, Mtellurgy, PINSTECH, Ghulam
Ishaque Khan Institute, Coopers and Lybrand,
Aga Khan University, PCSIR Labs, Atomic Energy Commission, PUGWASH,
Flood Forecasting Bureau, Pakistan Radiation Services, SUPARCO, Mobilink,
Techlogix Pvt. Ltd., Syeed Bhais Pvt. Ltd., Lahore University of Managament
Sciences, Mondial Security Systems Pvt. Ltd., National Institute for
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, US: University of Texas at Austin, New Mexico University, Intel, Purdue
University, Minnesota, Stanford Universities, UK: Hitachi Labs, University of Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College, Dalhaousie
University, Canada, Korean Institute
of Advanced Science and Technology. |
| Venues: |
The venues for our seminars and workshops vary depending upon the
needs and dates of the event. In the past our venues have been: University
of Engineering and Technology (various departments), Punjab University
(various departments and centres), EdgeSystems Pvt. Ltd., University
of Lahore, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Al-Hamra Cultural Complex,
Children Complex etc. |
| Dates: |
The dates are decided after consultation with the speakers and the
local managament committees. Generally vacation periods are avoided. Local chapters also work autonomously
in deciding the schedules of their events. |
Symposiums
Symposia are co-ordinated
by a team of individuals / organisation / group. Rights of admission may
be reserved or open to all. Generally the audience are not charged. All
other details mentioned above also apply here. Some symposia we have arranged
are on biomedical imaging, Indo-pak conflict
resolution.
Conferences
Our
conferences occur at lower frequencies. They cover specialised areas and
are organised on larger scales. Special adhoc committees oragnise these
events. We arranged a conference on Pakistan's
nuclear emergence and helped in organizing an International
Science Conference at the Punjab University.
Field Visits
Members in the SUPARCO research centre, Lahore.
The KSS arranges visits and
trips to research organisations / educational isntitutions / industry.
Such outreach activities are only for Members. The commutation is provided
by the Society. Past trips have taken place to SUPARCO, Flood Forecasting
Bureau, Pakistan Radiation Services, Koh-e-Noor Energy Complex, Pakistan
Television Corporation.
Workshops
 
Some members receiving certificates on a workshop.
An important feature of Khwarzimic Science Society is its series of workshops.
To date we have arranged extremely successful and well-attended workshops
on computer interfacing (national level), image processing, mathematical programming in Mathematica
and Matlab, electronic circuits simulations. These workshops provide computing
facilities to the registered participants who are generally charged. Luncheon
is normally served to registered participants and certificates of attendance
are distributed. For details see http://www.khwarzimic.org/activities/index.asp.
Video Presentations
Video presentations (wide
angle multimedia projection) are now an attractive part of the KSS package.
Movies showed are generally of public interest. Videos shown so far are
on astronomy, chaos and the Bermuda Triangle. These videos are generally
accompanied with small lecture sessions as well.
Book Reviews
Book reviews are also an ingredient of our activities.
These book reviews generally stimulate a lot of discussion and cross-argumentation.
Some books covered so far are "Seven Ideas that Shook the Universe",
"Discovery Issue of Time Magazine", "Trust", "Seven
Habits of Highly Effective People" and "A Brief History of Spacetime".
Some interesting book reviews were conducted by a team of half a dozen
people, some review sessions were spread over several days.
Research Projects
We
help our Members in their research projects by providing them research
opportunities, references, literature and sometimes monetary help and
sponsorships. One of our major projects launched was the Khwarzimic
Rumi Cluster Computing Project. Some research papers also flowed out
of this work, which were presented in national conferences. Several other
projects for the next year are also in the pipeline. We have also put
on display our Member Kenneth Mckenzie's Radia Engine and his other inventions on our website.
For information, contact us.
Publications
The
KSS encourages its members to work on research projects and prepare dissertations.
The KSS then arranges for the publication of this material on its website
and pertinent material in national newspapers and journals. Sometimes
topics are assigned to Members and they work as groups on these issues.
Examples are our magnetism, Ghazi Bharota and Automobile archives. Member contributions also find place in our publication the Takveen. Also see our Publications
Page.
Public Policy and National
Science
Our Association
also steers public opinion through letters to the editor, letters to influential
individuals within and outside Pakistan. We attempt at networking with
scientists of national stature and their organizations and enjoy healthy
correspondence with them. This aims at bringing our science community
closer together and to work as a closely-knit organic whole. Every
month, we receive numerous requests
and immense feedback from Pakistanis worldwide and we often help them
in solving their Pakistan specific questions and helping them locate sources
of information. The KSS also announces national conferences according
to its online capacity.
Mailing List
We maintain a mailing list that send announcements
to our Members and subscribers. All forthcoming events are announced on
this list. Postings are moderated. To subscribe to this list, send an
email to khwarzimic-request@spunge.org with the word "subscribe" in the body text. To unsubscribe,
send an email to majordomo@lists.spunge.org with "unsubscribe khwarzimic" in the message body. Members will
not be allowed to post to this list. Moreover we maintain an internal
mailing list for efficient administration. External addresses are blocked
fromt his list.
Scope and Area Covered
The KSS embraces,
through its activities, all exact and social sciences: physical, biological
sciences, mathematics, humanities, history and philosophy, as the main
thrust of the Society lies in making people think and act scientifically.
For a subject-wise classification of our past activities, please visit the hyperlink.
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