Science India Forum-Qatar (SIFQ), an affiliated organisation of the Indian Cultural Centre, functioning under the aegis of the Embassy of India, recently conducted the annual Qatar Children’s Science Congress (QCSC).
SIFQ activities are recognised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. QCSC is based on the guidelines of National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) organised by the National Council of Science and Technology Communication, DST, India
QCSC, is a unique hands-on activity where students undertake a project on a focal and sub-theme, work on a local, socially-relevant problem, and using methods of science come out with definite (yet simple, practical, innovative and inexpensive) conclusion /solution. Children acquire various skillsets which mainly include: Observation, measurement, classification, estimation, prediction, interpretation, critical thinking, creative thinking, drawing conclusion and team work. Participating students carry out a science project under the guidance of a guide, based on the NCSC’s theme and validated by established scientific methodologies.
This year, QCSC started in September 2021. Overall, 88 teams participated in both junior and senior categories. The projects were evaluated by a team of 30 eminent scientists, academicians and professionals from Qatar, at all qualifying levels. There were elimination rounds at the second and third stages. For the benefit of participating students, an online orientation programme was conducted in August by Dr Lalit Sharma, chairman of the National Academic Committee, National Children’s Science Congress (India). A special training session was conducted for the guide teachers by Dr Hemant Pande as well as the evaluator’s orientation by Dr J C Sharma. Final evaluation was done on December 24, by a team of experts from India, including Dr P K Joshi (president, International Junior Science Olympiad, and faculty at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education-Tata Institute of Fundamental Research); Dr Shashibhal Pandey (vice-principal, Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College) and Dr K C Narayan (former president SIF-KSA). Winners in the junior and senior categories were then selected.
Top two teams shall be nominated to participate in NCSC India, scheduled in February 2022. SIFQ is arranging an educational tour for the qualifiers from the senior category.
SIFQ activities are recognised by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. QCSC is based on the guidelines of National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) organised by the National Council of Science and Technology Communication, DST, India
QCSC, is a unique hands-on activity where students undertake a project on a focal and sub-theme, work on a local, socially-relevant problem, and using methods of science come out with definite (yet simple, practical, innovative and inexpensive) conclusion /solution. Children acquire various skillsets which mainly include: Observation, measurement, classification, estimation, prediction, interpretation, critical thinking, creative thinking, drawing conclusion and team work. Participating students carry out a science project under the guidance of a guide, based on the NCSC’s theme and validated by established scientific methodologies.
This year, QCSC started in September 2021. Overall, 88 teams participated in both junior and senior categories. The projects were evaluated by a team of 30 eminent scientists, academicians and professionals from Qatar, at all qualifying levels. There were elimination rounds at the second and third stages. For the benefit of participating students, an online orientation programme was conducted in August by Dr Lalit Sharma, chairman of the National Academic Committee, National Children’s Science Congress (India). A special training session was conducted for the guide teachers by Dr Hemant Pande as well as the evaluator’s orientation by Dr J C Sharma. Final evaluation was done on December 24, by a team of experts from India, including Dr P K Joshi (president, International Junior Science Olympiad, and faculty at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education-Tata Institute of Fundamental Research); Dr Shashibhal Pandey (vice-principal, Chandibai Himathmal Mansukhani College) and Dr K C Narayan (former president SIF-KSA). Winners in the junior and senior categories were then selected.
Top two teams shall be nominated to participate in NCSC India, scheduled in February 2022. SIFQ is arranging an educational tour for the qualifiers from the senior category.
