French Expo on Chemistry starts at PSF

The Expo,arranged by PSF and French embassy is aimed at increasing the interest of young people in chemistry and to generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry.

PSF Chairman Prof Dr. Manzoor Soomro and Consul General of France to Pakistan Christian Ramage jointly inaugurated the exhibition.

Speaking at the Inaugural ceremony of the Expo, the PSF Chairman highlighted the role of traveling Expos for creating science awareness among the students. He briefed the audience about the PSF activities for promotion and popularization of science in the country.

He emphasized on the need for inquiry-based science education at grass root level and ensured best possible support from PSF to the students and teachers in science popularization activities.

Consul General of France to Pakistan Christian Ramage appreciated the efforts of PSF for promotion of science among the young generation. He said that France was paying special attention to the science education at primary level.

The expo "It's all about Chemistry" is prepared by Centre Sciences- France and partners and is visiting Pakistan from January to March, 2012.

The Expo kicked off in Pakistan on January 6, 2012 at Education Trust Nasra School, Korangi, Karachi and continued there till January 13 and was also held in Multan.

It will also travel to DG Khan, Lahore, Mansehra, Sibi/Jaffarabad and conclude at Quetta on March 31, 2012. This Expo is a great opportunity for the students and general public to get firsthand knowledge about Chemistry and its applications in our daily life.

The Expo organizing body PSF, working under Federal Ministry of Science & Technology, is striving for promotion and popularization of science in the country through research funding and science awareness programs.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2012