Week #2 of 8

PRESS RELEASE  SELC : 02 OF 08

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People Science Forum (KRVP), Mysore

FOCUS ON EARTH DAY, ZERO GARBAGE & ISS AT MYSORE

PSF   Mysore completed   321 weeks of weekend  Eco-litercay campaign during 2000-2010. One the pioneering   work  was promotion of an informal Environmental Education model  EESS. Ecological and Environmental Studies by Students(EESS)  was developed by a team of Scientists/Engineers at ISRO led by Prof V Jagannatha, Scientist/Engineer ISRO now  HUDCO Chair at SIUD ATI Mysore. EESS model was cited as one of the 20 best eco –education model by the Earth Day Network in 2000 and circulated to over 194 countries in 2000. PSF went on to create awareness on various issues such as water, pollution, Plastics abuse free life style by physically lifting plastic waste from the shores of Kukkarahally Lake shores in Mysore, S India. House to house campaigns on World Water Day and talulk level eco litercay activities and surveys on pollution for Pollution Control Board. One of the street play Plastic Demon  by PSF was deployed by the Year of Scientific Awareness in India as a Puppet Show during 2004.  PSF thus provided over 4500 man-hours involving more than 300 volunteers in 321 weeks spread over 10 years  2000-2010 and related eco literacy activities are at www.psf.4t.com. During 2011 based on the past experience Space Eco Litercay has been launched on the 13^th April the next  day after 50 years of Yuri Gagarin in Space  to facilitate in  8 weeks  Space Sciences better understanding amongst students and citizen at Mysore.

SECOND WEEK PROGRAM  OF THE EIGHT WEEK SPACE ECO LITERCAY

SCREENING OF MOVIES 

1. Earth Day Movies : Athletes for Earth
2. Zero Garbage at Mysore
3. International Space Station

Discussions on 

1.          Earth Day and EESS model  

2.          Plastics Waste Rules  2011. What and How at Mysore

3.          International Space Station

Week #1 of 8

PRESS RELEASE 01 OF 08

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People Science Forum(KRVP), Mysore

FIRST WEEK OF THE EIGHT WEEK SPACE ECO LITERCAY  STARTED.

Is Space Research in India really worth it, investing ? What will happen to the Space Debris? Are the reusable Launch Vehicles a reality ? Chandrayaan-I What are its benefits to India ? Can Moon be Colonized if, Yes after how many years,  here after.? Why life has not evolved on moon like Earth ? Are we in par with the other developed countries in Space Research? What was the scientific equipment used for identifying Water on Moon ? How are the signals received when the satellite is not in the visibility range ?  

The First Week Program of Space Eco Literacy Campaign got going  today at the Dept of Studies in Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore with these common and intelligent questions by Students & Citizens.

Prof K Chidananda  Gowda, Former Vice Chancellor, Kuvempu University & HoD Dept of Computer Science SJCE and earlier himself a Scientist at NASA for two years emphasized that self reliance in Space has many advantages & it is worth a research. Prof P Venkataramaiah, also Former Vice Chancellor Kuvempu University & Chairman, DoS in Physics University of Mysore opined that every technological  advancement  in Space has helped all  technological application in modern life. Prof S N Prasad, Formerly Principal, and Professor, Physics at  RIE NCERT, Mysore opined that to have a firsthand possession  of advanced technology is always crucial and we can never ignore any space research. Prof V Jagannatha, Scientist/Engineer, ISRO and coordinator of SELC expressed that Scientific Research is necessary so as to take the country with the galloping Science & Technology advancements and Human Development . He briefed about the programme and said all efforts are made to meet the seriously interested students & citizen to learn more at Mysore in  8 weeks on every Sunday. He also made a brief presentation on Space age and its history.

Earlier, a DECU-ISRO film on  CHANDRAYAAN–I was screened after which questions and observations were taken up by the four Professor panel. 37 students including 10 citizen participated in the program today. There were 5 students from Hinakal Village, Mysore  Those students who had completed the assignments  were given ISRO publications for study and feedbacks by next Sunday.. Students who are seriously interested to take up Space Sciences and related areas for career are being provided an opportunity at SELC 2011.Shri Nagendra, Computer Administrator, Prof Chandrasekhar, DoS in Physics, UoM  provided the logistics support.  Laksh Kumar welcomed and Malvika Anand Kusunir proposed a vote of thanks. Only seriously interested students and citizen are selected after a simple test of evidence for SELC 2011. Interested may contact : Prof V Jagannatha at e-mail : jagsiobbindia@gmail.com

Coordinator, SELC 2011

Space Eco Literacy Campagin - 2011

VISION

"To sensitize student and General public on Space Situational Awareness (SSA)"

MISSION

“To network space enthusiastic individuals, institutions, organizations and departments for space education – public outreach”.

 

THE TEAM

Patrons

Prof. U R. Rao,

Former Chairman, ISRO, IND

Prof. Michael K. Simpson

President, ISU, Strasbone, France

Prof. Ray Williamson

Space Scientist Foundation, USA

Local Patrons

Prof. K. Chidananda Gowda,

Ex-Vice chancellor, Kuvempu University

Prof. P. Venkatarama,

Ex-Vice-chancellor,

Kuvempu University

Prof. S. N. Prasad,

Ex-Principal,

Regional Institute of Education, Mysore

Co-ordinator

Prof V. Jagannatha
Scientist/Engineer-SE,CEPO, ISRO Hq on deputation
Professor, HUDCO Chair,State Institute of Urban Development
Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Mysore


Technical - Administrator

Sri. Nagendra .P

System Analyst,

Administrative Training Institute (ATI), Mysore