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The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) organizes the sixth Science Festivity on 28-29 March 2012. The overarching theme of SF 2012 is “Natural Sciences: Earth and Sun”. The event will raise the public awareness of the importance of saving our limited natural resources, and preserving the environment through knowledge.

SF 2012 is planned to highlight the role the Sun plays in humankind life, being a source of energy, and a part of the Earth’ Solar System, and the reflection of this on agriculture, water cycle, animals, human body, and astronomy. Also, it will explain terrestrial  nature in various aspects, including agriculture, industry, environment, construction, and geology. SF 2012 will demonstrate through hands-on-activities that science is best assimilated by simple interactive application rather than traditional reciting and memorizing. SF 2012 visitors will also know more about our Earth and Sun through documentaries, and plays.

SF is a main public event that gives science a presence in the community, and suits people of all ages and different backgrounds. Visitors of the Science Village will experience the pleasure of lifelong learning by participating in the various entertaining activities offered; whether with family, friends, or on their own.

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 February 2012 14:11

Intel-BASEF is a competition designed to increase the school students awareness of the importance of scientific research and to discover the youth innovative and research capacities. This year, the projects will be evaluated and screened on two levels.

Intel-BASEF participants will be requested to research a certain topic, from among 17 scientific themes. Participating students will be asked to prepare a research paper, a data handbook, a prototype (optional), a display board, an abstract and a presentation. The project could be presented by 1–3 participants. The PSC specialists will offer technical support and expertise advice, to guide the students to complete their projects in line with international standards.

During Intel BASEF competition, students projects will be displayed for final evaluation by university professors, specialized scientists and engineers, as well as industry professional volunteers in line with the international competition standards and guidelines. The first three winning projects will be announced in the Closing Ceremony. They will represent Egypt in Intel International Science And Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, 13-18 May 2012. Intel ISEF is one of the largest pre-college science competitions.

Intel-Bibliotheca Alexandrina Science and Engineering Fair (Intel-BASEF) 2012 will be organized by the Planetarium Science Center, on 10 - 12 March 2012.

Please note that the screening round has been postponed to 25 February 2012 and the registration is extended to 22 February 2012.

Last Updated on Thursday, 23 February 2012 12:51

In addition to the Saharan dinosaurs’ exhibition (May 24, 2011- August 31, 2012), the Tunis Science City has just published out a comic strip entitled “Friends in the Dinosaurs’ Land”. The comic strip recounts the story of a band of friends who went on a journey back in time at the age of dinosaurs. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, this comic strip is meant for children aged between 8 and 14 years old. It is worth noting that the latter is one of a series of six that will be progressively published. The first issue is now available at the Tunis Science City’s scientific shop.