Volume 2 , Issue 4 Jan-April 2012
Science, Technology and Innovation Explosion!!!! The Scientific Research Council in collaboration with the Association of Science Teachers of Jamaica hosted the Science, Technology and Innovation Explosion at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium at the Jamaica College on April 3, 2012. The explosion was a combination of three events: A Careers’ Expo, Young Inventor/Innovator Competition (preliminary judging) as well as the Award Ceremony for the Essay and Poster Competition. The STI Explosion was officially declared open by a short ceremony which featured greetings from Dr. Chadwick Anderson, Executive Director of the SRC; Mr. Hawthorne Watson, Manager of the Information Services Division; and Mr. Ruel Reid, Principal of the Jamaica College. Twenty-nine (29) organizations which included the public and private sectors, educational institutions and technological agencies displayed exhibits highlighting careers in Students and teachers visit booths at the STI Expo Science and Technology as well as the institution where training to pursue such careers may be obtained. Many of the organizations mounted interactive displays which enabled students and teachers to get ‘hands on’ experience with science, technology and innovation at work. The afternoon's events were broadcasted by a team from FAME 95 FM who were on location between 1pm and 5 pm. Ms. Regina Beavers conducted interviews with Dr. Anderson, a member of the Jamaica College’s Robotics Team and Mr. Beneil Morgan, a teacher at the Garvey Maceo High School. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY CONTACT THE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION UNIT:
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