Does Anyone Know About The Science Exhibition

[Shivek]

My class would have to go to Muang Thong Thani tomorrow as there is a science fair. Anyone else know anything about the exhibition?

[BambinA]

My class would have to go to Muang Thong Thani tomorrow as there is a science fair. Anyone else know anything about the exhibition?

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why you seem upset ? me thinks its really interesting exhibition about science and innovation

when i was a highschool student i really liked kinda science exhibition, so i loved to know about lab suff (chemical reaction) , it was amazing for me that time ..

when i was Grade 12 i joined with science project contest and got the bronze prize at Chaing Mai University

actually for now i live far from the IMPACT just 2-3 kms but i have to work so i cant go and see around..

i think its good idea for you to stay away from game-boy awhile and see the Science Stuff

Bambi

Science EXPO

Future tools will make use of the advances in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID); this one uses sound to remind blind people to take the right medicine. 

 

Young people can even perform their own DNA testing experiments. 

 

Paro, the robotic seal, reacts to seven languages. 

This week is National Science Week 2005

NILUBOL PORNPITAGPAN

On August 18, 1868 _ 137 years ago _ King Rama IV led a group of foreign diplomats and astronomers to witness the total eclipse of the sun in the Wah Gor Village of Prachuab Kiri Khan province. The eclipse had been forecast by King Rama IV himself and it occurred on the time and date that he had predicted.

Since then the country has been increasingly introduced to the world of science. Hence, August 18 (last Thursday) was designated "National Science Day" to commemorate that historic event in 1868. The king himself was honoured with the title "Father of Thai Science".

Science has advanced to become part of our daily lives. How far have we come? You can get a glimpse of the latest developments at the "National Science Week 2005" to be held from tomorrow through Sunday at Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani.

Science and Technology Minister Pravit Rattanapien said: "National Science Week will showcase innovations and inventions to underline the importance of science and technology to economic and social development."

Visitors will be sure to learn a few things as they stroll through the 20,000 square metres devoted to a wide variety of exhibitions and activities presented in different zones like Royal Pavilion, Modern Life, Einstein Pavilion, Life on Earth, the Universe Pavilion and others.

Want to get the sensation of a tsunami? Try the large 4D simulator tsunami room. For youngsters, various kinds of scientific experiment booths will be in the offering so that they can learn by doing. DNA testing will be one of them. Children can also learn how to fire rockets.

The Modern Life Zone will demonstrate equipment for future lifestyles, such as the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which can remind blind people to take the right medicine at the right dose and at the right time, or the RFDI Supermarket, designed to put the cashier at ease. See also anti-bacteria nanotech clothes and more.

Don't miss the portable solar cells that could brighten your camping trips. They can charge your mobile phone and turn on a lamp or flashlight for up to four to five hours of use.

The Universe Pavilion will demonstrate and exhibit pictures and video of the exploration of the universe, including pictures from Nasa's Deep Impact project. Koichi Wakata, the Japanese astronaut on the Discovery spacecraft, will attend National Science Week on Wednesday to provide more information.

Also on show will also innovations from Thai students. Meet Jai Dee, the robotic football player who never misses his ball, or a rubber tapping tool that can tap much more efficiently and faster than humans. As oil prices skyrocket, learn about alternative fuel sources, such as jatropha oil for diesel fuel.

The Royal Pavilion will feature exhibitions on the royal activities of King Rama IV, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and HRH Princess Chulabhorn, who have put science to use in tangible projects to help people.

Another highlight will be Paro, the robot seal from Japan. The cuddly white seal responds to seven languages. At the call of his name, touching or cuddling, the robot croons like a seal and moves his head, tail and flippers. Created as a therapeutic friend for the bed-ridden, see how cute the robot pet can be.

 

"Jai Dee", the robotic football player. 

Taking visitors back into history, IBM will showcase "Eternal Egypt", an overview of 7,000 years of Egyptian history. It combines the important locations, artefacts, people and stories into an inter-active multimedia experience.

In addition, there will be products from science promotions and science camps, a demonstration on raising marine fish and freshwater fish in the same tank, experimental planting of rare mushrooms and more.

To celebrate the World Year of Physics Centenary, one exhibit will simulate the daily life of Albert Einstein and his discoveries. Visitors will be able to listen to his voice and view his handwriting and see rare photographs.

There's much to learn and explore!

"National Science Week 2005" will be held tomorrow through Sunday at Impact Exhibition Centre, Muang Thong Thani, Halls 1 to 4, daily from 9am to 7pm. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the opening ceremony tomorrow at 9am. The exhibition will be open for public viewing from 2pm onwards. Admission is free.

From -Bankok Post 22 August 2005

[Shivek]

I am bored of science exhibitions because when i was in some of my previous classes i went to science museum and got really bored of it. This one seems different but i just hope its not boring. I also love Biology and wanna learn more about science and when i was in grade 5 i won the certificate for being the best in the whole class for science. Last year, i just won a talking dict. for coming third in an essay competition at JW Marriot hotel. I am currently taking part in Michellin drawing contest so i wanna divert my attention to it as first prize receives 10,000 baht. I hope i win. Anyways, thanks for making me wanna go to this exhibition Bambi.

[Tywais]

I agree with Bambi, needn't be depressed they are usually quite a lot of fun. I am usually on a committee at CMU for science fair projects and design a project with a group of students. A few years ago I did this project (see URL) and the students, both project students and visiting students were esctatic over it.

http://www.fnrf.science.cmu.ac.th/tesla/

The biggest headache is the enormous increase in traffic in Chiangmai and trying to park at work at CMU during the 3 days.

[Shivek]

I went there and it was crowded like ######. Although it had some cool robots and it had one which i played with the controller. Me and my friends wanted to eat at McDonalds and by the time we got there it took us 15 mins as there were tooooooo many people and when we got there we couldnt eat as the line was tooooo long! Then we had to walk so much and went to Hall 7 where we got soooo expensive and not good food. It was a very tiring and bad experience as because of the crowd we couldnt see eveything there. I'm not going to any exhibition ever again!

Edited August 26, 2005 by Shivek

[BambinA]

  I am usually on a committee at CMU for science fair projects and design a project with a group of students.

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heheh sound fun , now im 32 yo , when i was 17 . i sent my project " how to keep durian longer , (in other season) at CMU , and it got the 2nd Runner Up ..

tywais are you TH or Farang? .. im good in Bio and Chem ..but too silly for Physics

Bambi

[Tywais]

heheh sound fun ,  now im 32 yo , when  i was 17 . i sent my project " how to keep durian longer , (in other season)  at CMU ,  and  it  got the 2nd Runner Up ..

tywais are you TH or Farang? .. im good in Bio and  Chem ..but too silly for Physics  

Bambi

Some think I'm Thai because I "know too much" but I am a farang guy. Congrats on your award, not an easy task considering the number of entries. Looks like you took your Bio & Chem interests to good use (vet).