What: | Tibetan Science Conclave - IV |
Where: | Tibetan Youth Hostel, Bangalore |
When: | 15/12/2016 to 17/12/2016 |
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Tibetan Scientific Society is pleased to introduce Tibetan Science Conclave - IV to be held in Bangalore this December. We are retaining the general conclave format of TSC-III for this upcoming conclave based on the positive experiences reported by our past participants. As in TSC-III, we will have an overall theme to this conclave. Last conclave’s theme was “understanding scientific research” that brought in an expert who gave a hands-on training to our participants in the form of instructive talks and candid interactive sessions. The theme this year will be “multi-disciplinary approach in scientific research”, a topic that the board members of TS2 thought is of great relevance given how professionals in the scientific community today constantly collaborate with each other to make important breakthroughs. A part of the past conclaves that will continue to be an important component of this conclave as well is the industrial/campus visit which allows the participants to visit institutions of scientific research, and speak and interact with the resident scientists. We will also have a part of the conclave devoted to Buddhist science which will bring monastic scholars to our conclave and let the participants learn about Buddhist approach to topics such as psychology and epistemology. A day will also be set aside for the participants to present their research work to the rest of the participants, and help generate constructive discussions and a possibility of future collaborations.
In every conclave we try to introduce something new. Indeed, this year we are planning to fund master’s students ahead of time for the completion of their projects. In return, they will be required to present the results of their projects at the conclave. We believe this will hit two birds with one stone. The funding opportunity will not only help them successfully complete their programs but also give them an opportunity to present and receive feedback from their fellow participants.
The aims and objectives of Tibetan Science Conclaves are:
TS2 will hold its fourth conclave (TSC-IV) at Tibetan Youth Hostel, Bengaluru, on 15-17 December, 2016.
Tentative program for TSC-IV:
Who can participate?
Any Tibetan pursuing a graduate or an undergraduate degree in any scientific discipline can participate in this conclave. However, TS2 can only afford the total expense of 30 selected participants. Four Tibetan school students and three monastic science monks will be exclusively invited to participate in this conclave. Nonetheless, with a very reasonable registration fee, the conclave will be open to anyone else interested.
An appeal
Thanks to organizational and individual donors like you, all of our past conclaves were hugely successful with excellent positive feedback from our participants. For the upcoming conclave (TSC-IV), the estimated expenditure is Indian Rupees 3,28,000 (four hundred and twenty-eight thousand Indian Rupees). Please contact us if you want to see the detailed breakdown of the estimated expense. If you are willing to donate and help us succeed in our endeavors please use the secure donate tab below.