The Annual State level conference is the major event of KSTA, with a current theme of Science, Technology & Innovation and multidisciplinary side events of seminars, interaction sessions and exhibitions. This also provides a platform for creating awareness among general public with regard to applications of science and technology in different sectors of the societal development. Insightful talks by leading scientists and scholars on various science and technological developments as well as harnessing S&T applications for sustainable development of the state are organized during different sessions of the Conference. The focal theme, sub themes, venue and speakers shall be decided by the Executive Committee of the KSTA, with inputs from all stakeholders. This major event of the Academy is slated during the period of January or February every year
Objectives
- To bring awareness about contribution of science and technology for human welfare among different cross sections of civil society
- To create interest in scientific and technological developments among officers of line departments, teaching faculty and research scholars
- To foster innovations and understanding of scientific advancements
- To popularize utilization of advanced technological tools in various sectors of the economy for the overall development of the state
- To felicitate eminent scientists and recognize talents for their contribution to S&T developments in the state as well as the country
Events
- During the conference of 2-3 days, distinguished talks will be organized by inviting renowned scientists and eminent technologists on various topics covering frontiers of science and technology for delegates to broaden the horizon of their knowledge. Conference delegates include teaching faculty, research scholars and Post Graduate students of various Universities, officers of government line departments, scientists from research institutes as well as science writers and a few interested general public in the State
- The conference will also provide a platform for delegates to present their ideas and research outcomes in the form of research poster presentations. The posters could be presented on any aspects related to physical & mathematical sciences; chemical sciences; life sciences; interdisciplinary sciences and engineering sciences (including all branches) by Scientists/Researchers, Teaching Faculty and Post Graduate/ Research Students of the State. A compendium of selected abstracts with ISBN number will be brought out and circulated to all the delegates during the conference
- The local innovations and ITKs (Indigenous Technical Knowhow) will be showcased in the Conference
- To encourage excellence in scientific research, the best posters will be evaluated by a panel comprising Members of the Executive Committee of KSTA and experts with regard to originality, objectivity, utility and presentation. Cash prizes in each category such as physical & mathematical sciences; chemical sciences; life sciences; interdisciplinary sciences and engineering sciences are: First prize: Rs 15,000/-; Second prize: 10,000/-; and two Consolation Prizes: Rs 5,000 each
Expected Outcome
- Teaching faculty, research scholars, PG science students and interested general public would receive information about new frontiers of science and technology
- Creation of interest among students to pursue advanced research in scientific and technological fields
- Participants could get a glimpse of how science and technology can help in developing modern world
- Awareness about emerging and frontier technologies as well as new trends in research
- Public awareness of progress of Science and Technology in our daily lives, enabling a knowledge society
