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The 12th Indian Science Communication Congress (ISCC-2012)
About 12th ISCC 2012
Special Features..
Exhibition on Science Communication Products and Software Materials
Special Session on Risk Management in Regional Languages
Special Session for Young Researchers and Students on the Theme
Face to Face with Top-notch Experts, Meetings, Networking Events
Enriching Conference Events; Open Forums
Live Debates on Conflicting Issues on the Theme
Showcasing Cultural Heritage; Folk Performances, Field Visit
 

National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC, DST), New Delhi
Vidya Deep Foundation (VDF), Satara, Maharashtra
Indian Science Writers’ Association (ISWA), New Delhi
Jan Seva Ashram (JSA), New Delhi

The 12th Indian Science Communication Congress (ISCC-2012)

Risk Communication & Development

Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
Bahadur Shah Zafar Road, New Delhi-110002, India; December 17-21, 2012

PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME*

DECEMBER 17 MONDAY
02:30–06:00 PM                    ARRIVAL OF DELEGATES/ REGISTRATION/ INTERACTION
06:30–09:30 PM                    RECEPTION/ EVENING TALK/ NETWORKING/ DINNER

DECEMBER 18 TUESDAY  
 09:00-10:00 AM                    REGISTRATION
10:00-11:30 AM                    INAUGURAL FUNCTION
11:30-12:00 Noon                 TEA/ COFFEE
12.00-01:30 PM                    SCIENTIFIC SESSION I
                                           Risk Communication for Risk Management
01:30-02:30 PM                     LUNCH
02:30-04:00 PM                     SCIENTIFIC SESSION II
                                            Nuclear Energy and Environmental Awareness
04:00–04:30 PM                    TEA/ COFFEE
04:30–06:00 PM                    SCIENTIFIC SESSION III
                                           Public Appreciation of Health Risks and Genetically Modified Organisms
06:30-09:30 PM                     EVENING TALK/ CULTURAL PROGRAMME/ DINNER

DECEMBER 19 WEDNESDAY
 09:00-10:00 AM                    POSTER SESSION I
10:00–11:30 AM                   SCIENTIFIC SESSION IV
11:30–12:00 Noon                TEA/ COFFEE
12:00–01:30 PM                   SCIENTIFIC SESSION V
                                           Preparedness for Disasters - Natural and Human
01:30–02.30 PM                   LUNCH
02:30–04:00 PM                   SCIENTIFIC SESSION VI
                                           Risk Communication and Mass Media
04:00–04:30 PM                   TEA/ COFFEE/
04:30–06:00 PM                   SCIENTIFIC SESSION VII
                                           Superstitions and Scientific Temper
06:30-09:30 PM                    EVENING TALK/ CULTURAL PROGRAMME/ CONFERENCE DINNER

DECEMBER 20 THURSDAY   
 09:00-10:00 AM                    POSTER SESSION II
10:00-11:30 AM                    SCIENTIFIC SESSION VIII: FOR YOUNG SCHOLARS
11:30-12:00 Noon                 TEA/ COFFEE
12:00-01:30 PM                     DISCUSSION/ CONCLUSIONS
01:30-02:30 PM                     LUNCH
02:30-04:00 PM                     VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
 04:00–04:30 PM                    TEA/ COFFEE
04:30–06:00 PM                    ISWA AGM/ ELECTIONS (ISWA Members Only)
06:30-09:30 PM                     EVENING TALK/ NETWORKING/ DINNER

DECEMBER 21 FRIDAY
FIELD VISIT/ END OF PROGRAMME *Minute-to-minute programme for inaugural and valedictory functions as well as scientific sessions to be given with conference kit.