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| NAMES 2nd meeting in Tunis, November 2006 |
The four founding members of NAMES have agreed to meet in Tunis, in November 2006, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, and officially launch the network. The meeting will coincide with the International Conference on Public Understanding of Science: Approaches, strategies and ICT’s contribution, which is to be held 9-10 November 2006.
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| The BA Planetarium Science Center organizes the 2nd FLL in Egypt competition, December 2006 |
After the success of the 1st FIRST LEGO League (FLL) in Egypt competition, the “Ocean Odyssey”, organized by the BA Planetarium Science Center (PSC), in cooperation with the IEEE GOLD Egypt, and finalized on 9 February 2006; the PSC launched the 2nd competition, the “Nano Quest”, in September 2006. The finale of the 2nd FLL in Egypt competition will be celebrated on 14 December 2006.
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New Ongoing Activity
Enrichment Programs at The Scientific Center of Kuwait |
Fun and learning come together in The Scientific Center’s enrichment programs. Children from 8-12 years will be engaged in hands-on activities covering various scientific subjects. The programs also include a visit to the Aquarium, IMAX, and Discovery Place with special activities within those attractions.
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The North Africa and Middle East Science centers network (NAMES) was launched on 30 January 2006 during a meeting initiated and organized by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center.
The purpose of creating NAMES is to foster cooperation between existing science centers and museums in North Africa and the Middle East with the aim of benefiting from all available resources and experiences within the region to further enhance the role of all member establishments. The network also aims to help establish new science centers and museums in all countries of the region.
The goal of NAMES is the popularization of science throughout the region by enhancing the public understanding and involvement in science and scientific culture among an increasingly diverse audience.
The purpose and goal of NAMES are to be achieved through excellence and innovation in informal education and by offering hands-on activities where the audience can indulge in participatory learning.
Join NAMES
-To join NAMES, new members have to sign a Memorandum of Understanding.
-On joining the network, members are to abide by the NAMES Internal Regulations.
-To join NAMES, please fill in the Registration form. |
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