CHIANG MAI, 4 August 2012 – The Faculty of Science, Maejo University, in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Technology, is preparing to hold the National Science Week 2012, for the upper northern region. The event will be held from August 16 to 18, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at Maejo University in Chiang Mai province.
The National Science Week exhibition is alternately organized by Maejo University and Chiang Mai University on an yearly basis, with an aim to honor King Rama IV, the father of Thai science, spread scientific and technological knowledge, as well as stimulate scientific interests among youths, students, civil servicants, and other members of the general public. It also aims to instill in visitors the importance of science and technology. Youths and citizens will have a chance to share their knowledge and demonstrate talents and skills in the areas of science and technology, by participating in activities set up both by the universities and outside agencies.
The 3-day event features King Rama IV’s scientific and technological achievements, a comic drawing comtest, invention competitions and display of innovations by young scientists.
The National Science Week 2012 in Chiang Mai will be opened on August 18.
