UNAM-REGPOT A European Union 7th Framework Regional Potential Project

WP5: Dissemination of Activities

Objectives

To inform the public-at-large of the project activities and to increase the science awareness of the SME�s for science and technology, to encourage SME�s to invest in scientists and science based products and to encourage good citizenship through better understanding the role of science and technology for society.

Description

Task 1:

Establishing and maintaining a web site on the activities of the project will be first priority. This web site will have all the information on all activities of the project. It will also be a hub for applying for any activity of the project.

Task 2:

Writing articles in popular magazines and newspapers. All staff members will be encouraged to write at least one short article per annum to be published in popular scientific and/or technical magazines and newspapers.

Task 3:

Conducting open house. UNAM will host the public-at-large for a full day once a year giving lectures, tours and demonstrations to visitors about its research and educational programs.

Task 4:

Conduct open house for the technical and management staff of SME�s once per year. Staff members will meet SME representatives who will visit labs and listen to lectures given by members of UNAM.

Task 5:

Visit selected SME's. SME's that are involved in advanced technology will be visited and given semi-popular lectures of interest. Staff members will deliver lectures and consult with promising SME's for technology transfer and development.

Task 6:

Write joint proposals for funding agencies, should interest arise.

Task 7:

Publish papers in scientific magazines of high calibre.

Task 8:

Deliver lectures to scientific audiences, universities, research institutions, locally, nationally and internationally.

Task 9:

Write projects to local, national and international authorities, in particular to EU�s FP7.

Activities

Advanced Physics for High School Students 2009 (Website)