Thursday 5 July 2012

Galileo Science Centre


Galileo Science Centre
Madurai – Tamil Nadu
Galileo Science Centre is functioning since 2001 in Tamil Nadu with its headquarters at Maduari.
 Galileo  Science Centre is a part of Maiyam Folk Arts and Social Awareness Action Trust at
   Madurai.  
Function of Galileo Science Centre:
            Galileo science center is functioning with a motive “Study Science, Work with Science & Spread Science 
Galileo science center is striving to remove the anxiety school student towards science and inducing interest in them through several   simple science experiments.
            It is always trying hard to create awareness among the college students about the application of science in our day to day life through various programs.
 Eg: The concepts of Global warming save our Environment are taught through Seminars, Documentary films, Street Plays Elocution & Lectures. 
Awareness among the public both is rural and urban areas about Simple and Basic science is being created through Street Plays , Folk songs and Lectures.
            The center also crates awareness about the occurrence of natural wonders like Solar Eclipse,  Lunar Eclipse and strives to remove the fear among the public about such occurrences.
            Also training programs for teachers are organized regarding how to teach science concept in a simple way, how to create a science club and what activities to be carried out through these clubs.

Galileo Science Centre –Till Today
·         Street plays related to Environmental awareness, Ground water were organized through several field trips.
·         Information related to astronomy was  taught to students through Slide Show, Films &  Exhibitions in the name “Vaan Payanam” 
·         Science classes were  handled for School student through  Simple Science Experiment.
·         The Galileo Science Centre also helps in the functioning of various Science clubs in Schools, Colleges and Private organizations.
·         The centre has organized various Science Exhibitions is Schools and Colleges.
·         The centre is till date organizing quiz program for school students. 
·         The stars are viewed and identified through Telescopes under the Night Sky programs.
·         Films related to science are broadcasted among the public.
·         Disaster Management Education is given in the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu to students & public with the help of various other organization after the occurrence of Tsunami in 2004. Thousands of students has benefited for this program.  
·         The centre is producing science exhibition things Science Toys, Documentary Films, Posters & Books.
·         Camps related to child rights, personality development programs for children, Documentary films for children are organized.
·         Origami training also given to students.




Special News- Galileo Science Centre:

  • During the occurrences of Solar Eclipse in the year 2010, the Galileo Science Centre produced nearly 15,000 Solar Glasses.
  • In a period of a west of a week the informations related to solar eclipse was passed to nearly 30,000 people.
  • On the day of Solar Eclipse, Solar Eclipse festival was organized in a  place called Theppakulam  at Madurai . More than 5000 people enjoyed working to Solar Eclipse.
  • Exhibition related to Astronomy, quiz program for children, Announcement related to the Solar Eclipse were all organized.
  • All this were done in collaboration with Mother Teresa Women’s University.
  • There are more than to members in the Galileo Science Centre.
  • The Centre under its control has 10 Science clubs for students. Each club constitutes of more than 15 children.
  • The centre is functioning with more than 10 expects.
Administration
Secretary:
Mrs. S.Devi
Co-Ordinator
Mr. A. ManickaVelan.
Treasures:
            Mrs. A. Yogananthi

Organizing  Committee & Experts.
  1. Mr.Suresh Kumar
  2. Mr.Prasanna
  3. Mr.Senthil Kumar
  4. Mr.Kumar
  5. Mr.Balamurugan
  6. Mr.Illayaraja
  7. Mr.D.Revathi
Special Advisors:
  1. Prof. Dr. V. Rajeswari. Head of the Department
Department of Education
     Mother Teresa Women’s University
      Kodaikanal
  1. Ms.T.S.Reena Ruby
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
Mother Teresa Women’s University
Kodaikanal

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