Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center
description
Transcript of Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center
![Page 1: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center and Mathematics Museum at Al-Quds University in Palestine
By HASAN SALAH DWEIK, PROF
Polymer and Industrial Chemistry Director of Science Discovery Center and Mathematics Museum
Executive Vice President
AL-QUDS UNIVERSITY ABU-DIES CAMPUS /JERUSALEM /PALESTINE
Presented at the North Africa and Middle East Science Network(NAMES )General Assembly Meeting
2-3 November 2008 Bibliotheca Alexandrina
EGYPT
![Page 2: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION PROJECT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCIENCE CENTRE AT AL QUDS UNIVERSITY IN EAST JERUSALEM The Only Palestinian university in East Jerusalem, with –
- Total No. of students is 10,000- Faculty and Administration personal ,1100- Faculties ,12 - The Largest health complex In Palestine
![Page 3: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
To create a culture of science for all
To serve schools , families and the broad Palestinian Public At large
![Page 4: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
GOALS
To build the First Independent Science Center in Palestine In East Jerusalem at al-Quds University
Build a society based on knowledge and on a culture of tolerance, moderation, understanding and mutual respect
Enhance the Palestinian national identity by the establishment of a new major public institution to promote scientific culture and technological knowledge;
Attract young people into science careers, increasing scientific literacy in the youngsters and their families in Palestine;
![Page 5: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Improve the quality of science education, the promotion of informal learning and science laboratories in the school system;
Promote the learning experience in the museum within a social context;
- Motivate children and adults to become more inquisitive, and encourage the development or redevelopment of curiosity;
- Build human resource capacity among the Palestinians
- Promote the social interactions through the learning experiences.
![Page 6: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
A Center for Formal & Informal Science Education
- Create an interactive science exhibition to promote understanding of Science and Technology
- Support science teachers through the creation of various training programs
- Introducing special programs for young talented students in science education .
. Establish Science laboratories for young Palestinian Children
![Page 7: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
To Find Partners With Knowledge & Relevant Experience , Has professional experienced staff in
development and operation Interest Accessibility Resources 1- Professional Human resources
to help in Developing the Palestinian Human Resource Capacity
2- Financial resources
![Page 8: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
WE needed the international community to be involved in a very strong partnership
USA REPTEC (1998-2000); Al-Quds + BSMJ EU (2001– 2007) Science Education Project- Al- Quds Ecsite 2002 London
Al Quds, & Citta, Naples started a Joint work towards The establishment of first Science Center in palestine (2003):
Workshops, poster exhibition, UNESCO support (2003) Feasibility Study for the Permanent science center (2003) Meet- Math exhibition, EU + Italian Support (Campania
Region )and UNESCO (2004-2006) The Tent - Jerusalem Foundation + Italian Support
(Municipality of Naples ,Bank of Naples )
![Page 9: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
History of cooperation and Networking 1999-2001 : First initiatives for the establishment of a
science museum funded by USAID through the REPTEC Program (12 hands-on exhibits)
2000-2001 : Meeting between Governor Bassolino and Nusseibeh
NOV.2002 : Launch of the idea at ECSITE by Fondazione IDIS Citta della Scienza (CDS), Naples -Italy
which received the support of AQU, BSMJ, UNESCO and ECSITE
JUNE 2003 : First International Workshop in Naples, supported by Campania Region and UNESCO
Definition of a Steering Committee and a work plan
![Page 10: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10.11 2003 : Promotion of the project through the POSTER EXHIBITION for the UNESCO Science for peace Day
15.11.2003 : Preliminary Feasibility Study of the Interactive Science Centre
29.11.2003 : Launch of a campaign for donations of hands-on exhibits in the ECSITE community
DECEMBER 2003 : Opening of a Pilot Science Centre under the EU Project Science Education”
Pre-proposal for a traveling exhibition on mathematics under the EU partnership for Peace Program with the support of Campania Region
![Page 11: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
THE PROCESS Workshops ,Designers ,Curators, Science Educators
(Pedagogy),Guides ,and scientists ,all were involved Building Exhibits Moving The Need for Effective Management and Administration The components: (exhibits, activities….. Opening Public & schools in the exhibition
The tent
![Page 12: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
The international projects promoted by: - Al
-
Al Quds University ( AQU East Jerusalem)
The International Project Promoted by
1-Al-quds University in Jerusalem
2- Bloomfield Science Museum ( BSMJ Jerusalem)
3- Fondazione IDIS-Città della Scienza (CDS Naples)
4-campania Region –Italy
5- Cite de Sciences et de l’industrie ( CSI Paris)
6-UNESCO
7-ECSITE
![Page 13: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
The turning point – London meeting ECSITE ,2002
The involvement of European Organizations
ECSITE ,UNESCO ,CDS,….
![Page 14: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
The logo of the Interactive Mathematics Exhibition
![Page 15: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Families with their Kids visiting the Mathematics museum
![Page 16: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
School Children Visiting the Science Museum
![Page 17: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
International Visitors to the Exhibitions
Nobel laureate in Chemistry: Richard ErnestNobel laureate in Chemistry: Richard Ernest
![Page 18: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
![Page 19: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
![Page 20: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
![Page 21: Networking as a Vehicle for the Creation of Science Discovery Center](https://reader031.fdocuments.in/reader031/viewer/2022013101/5681593b550346895dc6783e/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)