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Centre for Science and Society
(A unit of Buti Foundation)
20, Swagat Mahal,
Chandkheda - Motera Road
Chandkheda, Ahmedabad 382424
The Centre would promote interactions between natural scientists and social scientists. This would be beneficial for all.
We use the word science in a very broad sense to include natural sciences, bio-sciences, climate, medicine, agriculture as well as technology.
We feel there is a need for a constant dialogue between scientists, non-scientists and the public at large.
Science and technology have virtually captured almost all spheres of our existence. While their influence is ubiquitous, public understanding, of modern scientific developments and their potentialities, is somewhat lacking. We feel there is a great need to bridge this gap in understanding and to discuss and debate their wider social and political linkages.
Activities to be undertaken:
- Organize lectures, group discussions, film/slide shows, seminars, symposia, conferences, training programs, courses, competitions, awards, etc.
- Bring out publications, newsletters etc.
- To foster debates on ethical and economic consequences of science and technology on society.
- Foster hands-on and multidisciplinary approaches to teaching.
- To support intellectual collaborations, among scientists from different disciplines and between scientists and non-scientists, aimed at usefully bringing together different perspectives on issues and problems of practical importance.
- To support new projects aimed at bridging the gap between the academic and the applied on larger social issues.
- To encourage and support students for trying out new things.
- To support working groups around particular relevant topics like health, climate, biotechnology etc.
- To advance the public understanding of promise of science in the promotion of human welfare.
| Director:
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Prof. B. Buti, New Delhi
bimlabuti@gmail.com
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| Executive Director:
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Ms. Veena Ramani, Ahmedabad
ramaniveena@gmail.com
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| Secretary:
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Dr. N. Venkataramani, Ahmedabad
vnramani@gmail.com
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| Email:
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cssahmedabad@gmail.com
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Activities Undertaken / planned:
CSS was set up at Ahmedabad in November 2011. Following activities have taken place:
- The inaugural lecture on 'Road Traffic Accidents - Role of Science and Society' was held at Ahmedabad Management Association Hall on Nov.12, 2011. The lecture was delivered by Dr. D.K. Taneja, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Indore.
Dr. Taneja delivering his lecture on Nov. 12, 2011
- In collaboration with Orthopaedics Association of SAARC Countries, a Scientific Session was held on Dec.10, 2011 at Noida. The session was chaired by Prof. S.M. Awais of Pakistan and Dr M.P. Shrivastav of Nepal.
- On Dec.12, 2011, Dr. Taneja repeated his lecture on 'Road Traffic Accidents - Role of Science and Society' at India International Centre, New Delhi.
- First Aid Training Course:
During the Road Safety Week observed by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, on Jan. 2, 2012, 'A First Aid Training Course' was conducted for Police Constables, Drivers and Ambulance Drivers. The course was organized, under the auspices of Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation of India and Centre for Science and Society, Indore, by Arihant Hospital and Police Department, Indore and it was conducted by Dr. D.K. Taneja.
- An 'Operation Theater Technician Re-Orientation Course' will be held at Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore during Jan. 14-15, 2012.
- To participate in the Birth Centenary Celebrations of Nobel Laureate Prof. S. Chandrasekhar, CSS will be having a lecture on 'Nobel Laureate S. Chandrasekhar: His Life and Science' at India International Centre, New Delhi on Jan.16, 2012. The lecture will be delivered by Prof. B. Buti, Director CSS and will be chaired by Prof. P.N. Tandon, Neuro Surgeon.
- Under the auspicies of Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation of India, in collaboration with CSS, a Post Graduate Instructional Course for DNB Ortho Trainees of National Board of Examination, Ministry of Health GOI., will be held during Jan.27- 29, 2012.
Site Updated on 8th January, 2012
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