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Events
25 January 2014 - 5 February 2014
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The Planetarium Science Center is organizing the Midyear Program for students of ages 4 – 16 years old, during the period 26 January to 6 February 2014. Online registration at the PSC website: http://wwwhttp://www.bibalex.org/psc/midyear, during the period 5 – 9 January 2014, or till all places reserved.
The program comprises a group of various activities as practical experiments, scientific contests, lectures, Planetarium and Auditorium shows.
6 October 2013 - 30 April 2014
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The Planetarium Science Center at the Library of Alexandria is organizing a number of workshops that encourage school students to explore their creativity and help them find out how to use it in their life; all the while enriching their knowledge. In the workshops, students are able to interact with each other and with the world around them in an exciting and entertaining manner; they are guaranteed to have a blast!
26 November 2013 - 27 November 2013
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
During the period 27—28 November 2013, the Planetarium Science Center in collaboration with the Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport, Regional Informatics Center (AASTMT/RIC) will hold a local robotics competition called Robotheca Alexandrina Olympiad (RAO). RAO is dedicated to students 12 to 18 years old. It comprises two categories; Diver Robot and Robofight category. In 2012 the PSC launched a Robotics educational program in cooperation with AASTMT/RIC. The program is composed of two levels, each comprising 10 hands-on sessions.
16 April 2013 - 18 April 2013
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is organizing the seventh Science Festivity under the overarching theme of “Natural Hazards”. The Festivity aims to advance and share the knowledge of hazards mitigation and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Increasing public awareness of natural hazards risk shall significantly reduce the risks of the death, injury, economic cost, and destruction of natural and cultural resources caused by natural disasters.
6 March 2013
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
International Masterclasses are organized by IPPOG, the International Particle Physics Outreach Group and the Planetarium Science Center, at the third and forth floating rooms in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conferences Center. Each Masterclass is a one-day-activity taking place at a university or research institute. Researchers invite High school students, aged 16 – 19 and let them be scientists for one day. The core activity is a measurement with real data from CERN, provided by the experiments ATLAS, CMS, and ALICE, see: http://physicsmasterclasses.org/neu/index.php?cat=physics.
8 March 2013 - 10 March 2013
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
Organized by the Planetarium Science Center, Intel-BASEF is a competition designed to increase the school students’ (age 14–18 years ) awareness of the importance of scientific research and to discover the youth innovative and research capacities. Intel-BASEF participants are requested to research a certain topic, from among 17 scientific themes.
6 March 2013 - 26 April 2013
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
Astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs can conduct an active role, particularly in discovering and monitoring transient phenomena, such as comets, novae and supernovae. The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) will initiate the Amateur Astronomy Club (AAC), where the amateur astronomers can practice astronomy for interest and enjoyment, under the supervision of the PSC. The Program comprises 9 days within the period March 7th to April 27th, presented to youths of ages 10 – 16 years.
26 December 2012
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
Bringing science to Life! – the Super Science Show(SSS) is fun, fast-paced and most importantly, educational! The Super Science Show is a theatrical show where science is animated in a fun and exciting manner. Life on the stage, the viewers will discover the marvels of science through magical demonstrations. Demonstrations are based on the scientific integration of the different fields of science like chemistry, physics and biology to excite school students and stimulate their curiosity to learn.
28 November 2012
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conferences Center
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
Bringing science to Life! – the Super Science Show(SSS) is fun, fast-paced and most importantly, educational! The Super Science Show is a theatrical show where science is animated in a fun and exciting manner. Life on the stage, the viewers will discover the marvels of science through magical demonstrations. Demonstrations are based on the scientific integration of the different fields of science like chemistry, physics and biology to excite school students and stimulate their curiosity to learn.
5 November 2012 - 24 November 2012
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conferences Center
Alexandria
Egypt
EG
Realizing his distinguished stature, the Planetarium Science Center (PSC) proudly hosts the Fermi Legacy Exhibition, at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Conference Center (West Exhibition Hall), during the period 6 to 25 November 2012. The exhibition comprises 10 panels, and 8 groups of photos, and numerous quotations; describing his background, his life, and his achievements and contributions as one of the 20th century leading scientists.
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News
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
4 June 2023
The PSC is organizing a number of workshops that encourage school students’ groups to explore their creativity and help them find out how to use it in their life; all the while enriching their knowledge. In our workshops, students are able to interact with each other and with world around them in an exciting and entertaining manner; they are graduated to have a blast!
First Semester Workshops Schedule
Esplora Interactive Science Centre
3 May 2023
During a press conference, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti announced the launch of the Second Edition of the National STEM Awards.
The National STEM Awards aims to acknowledge and honour the far-reaching contribution made by individuals and organisations in Malta through engaging and inspiring others to collaboratively prioritise Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, better known as STEM.
Copernicus Science Centre
12 April 2023
Discover the Copernican Revolution Lab, a place for research and development. A place where, together with our partners, we create new exhibitions, exhibits, educational aids and scenarios, interdisciplinary projects, and events.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
23 March 2023
The Planetarium Science Center is organizing the Mid-year Program for students of ages 4-16 years old, during the period from 29 January to 9 February 2023.
The program includes workshops, scientific lectures, 12D shows, and others.
Online registration will open from Tuesday, 24th of January 2023 till all places are reserved.
Science programs
«Dino Adventure» for KG groups: (Target Age: 4-6 years old).
«Scientists Stories» for A groups: (Target Age: 6-9 years old).
«Earth Trip» for B groups: (Target Age: 9-12 years old).
Esplora Interactive Science Centre
22 February 2023
The second edition of the National STEM Community Fund has been launched, which will enable eligible organisations to carry out community-based STEM-related projects within the community. Organisations who engage with a researcher or STEM professional for such projects can receive up to a maximum of €8,000 per project.
To read this Press Release kindly click here: https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2023/02/02/p...
Esplora Interactive Science Centre
22 February 2023
Do you have any stories or memories to share about the Royal Naval Hospital, Bighi?
An artistic project is shining a light on the former Royal Naval Hospital (RNH) Bighi, in Kalkara, and throughout the months of October and November is inviting the community members to contribute to the research phase.
Science & Society Research Group, Trinity College Dublin
19 December 2022
Mairéad Hurley, Assistant Professor in Science Education at Trinity College Dublin and member of the ACPC programme committee, shares what's keeping her entertained.
Parque de las Ciencias, Technisches Museum Wien, DASA
17 November 2022
BioInspiration opens in Vienna, thanks to the alliance of three Ecsite members: Parque de las Ciencias, Technisches Museum and DASA.
Sissa Medialab
3 November 2022
Future Visions on Science Communication will take place from 22nd to 24th November 2022 at the SISSA main campus in Via Bonomea 265, Trieste, Italy. All the events are free and open and will be streamed live.
More information, including the event programme can be found here.