The document summarizes technology and education in Nepal. It discusses that Nepal has a weak education system with high illiteracy and a traditional technology sector. It outlines the country's education system and issues like lack of research and low pay for scientists. The document also describes Nepal's organizations for technology transfer but notes they are not effectively coordinating or modernizing the industrial sector. It concludes Nepal needs to strengthen linkages between education and industry to accelerate its technological development.
Engineering appliances and gadgets are dominating the life of human being. Therefore, it is a need to understand the characteristics of engineering materials being used to produce these products. The materials that are being selected must fulfil some of the basic requirements. To design, engineered, improve, and develop any of these products, it is essential to understand the properties of materials. In this “easy-to-follow” and “easy-to-understand” training course, engineering materials properties will be elaborate in detail.
Upon completion of this training course, participants should be able:
To explain concepts related to electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, dielectric, superconductivity properties.
To correlate theory and principle of solid state materials with their engineering applications.
To suggest engineering materials for certain engineering applications
Presentation by Prof. Kushal Sen for Workshop on Open Educational Resources and Open Licensing Policies in the Indian Context on 22 February 2013 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
Engineering appliances and gadgets are dominating the life of human being. Therefore, it is a need to understand the characteristics of engineering materials being used to produce these products. The materials that are being selected must fulfil some of the basic requirements. To design, engineered, improve, and develop any of these products, it is essential to understand the properties of materials. In this “easy-to-follow” and “easy-to-understand” training course, engineering materials properties will be elaborate in detail.
Upon completion of this training course, participants should be able:
To explain concepts related to electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, dielectric, superconductivity properties.
To correlate theory and principle of solid state materials with their engineering applications.
To suggest engineering materials for certain engineering applications
Presentation by Prof. Kushal Sen for Workshop on Open Educational Resources and Open Licensing Policies in the Indian Context on 22 February 2013 at India International Centre, New Delhi.
The Bridging Nations University College of Energy and Environment is offering a Graduate Certificate in Energy Technology and Policy to prepare students for green jobs. Check out this slideshow for program information, complete with professor bios and course descriptions.
Suitable for: 1. Technical Personnel and Decision-Makers are encouraged to participate in this training. 2. DECISION MAKERS: Technical Directors, Managers, Purchasers. 3. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL: Lecturers, Technical Sales, Marketing, Failure Analysis, Research & Development, Quality Control and Assurance, Production Engineers or Technicians. The characteristic of surface and near-surface regions of materials can be characterised by various surface analysis techniques. Applications of many engineering materials are determined by the surface and near-surface structures. Therefore, the well being of this region is essential in order to obtain a pre-required condition for those materials to be applied for a specific application. Typically, failure of engineering products may be traced back to surface/near-surface contamination or surface reconstruction. In order to obtain more information related to the failure, in-sight of these regions need to be exposed. This course is outlined to introduce basic principles of surface science, which serve as an essential foundation to explain the operation concepts and applications of several important surface analysis techniques. Know-how of interpreting the analysis data is also explained in this “easy-to-follow” and “easy-to-understand” training course. With these and the support of brief but sufficient fundamental theories, skill of selecting a relevant technique with respect to its practical engineering usage will be covered. Ultimate goal for this course is to increase level of knowledge in making a correct technical decision to solve surface related issues and transform knowledge into applications.
Suitable for:
1. Technicians, engineers and researchers
2. Decision makers, policy makers, and managers
Engineering materials are the core of any engineering products. The performance of the products is determined by the behaviour and characteristics of the designed materials according to their required specifications. Therefore, it is extremely important to understand the characteristics of the materials. This can be done by performing an appropriate and reliable characterization or testing on the materials. By doing that, information that is of interest namely electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical, and chemical property can be acquired and subsequently correlate with the product performance. To acquire this information, knowledge of characterization tools, limitation of the tools, and application of the tools is essential. By having this knowledge, it may help engineers and researchers to select a suitable tool for a specific purpose. The characterization techniques being introduced are suitable for materials with dimensionality ranging from nanometer to macrometer scale (or nanostructures to bulk materials).
Implementing Best Practices and Training [Zeinab Saad, Lebanese University, L...UNESCO Venice Office
Workshop on Higher Education and Professional Responsibility in CBRN Applied Sciences and Technology across the Sub-Mediterranean Region
3-4 April 2012. Palazzo Zorzi, Venice
Session 1. Status - Culture of Safety and Security and Responsible Science
The Bridging Nations University College of Energy and Environment is offering a Graduate Certificate in Energy Technology and Policy to prepare students for green jobs. Check out this slideshow for program information, complete with professor bios and course descriptions.
Suitable for: 1. Technical Personnel and Decision-Makers are encouraged to participate in this training. 2. DECISION MAKERS: Technical Directors, Managers, Purchasers. 3. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL: Lecturers, Technical Sales, Marketing, Failure Analysis, Research & Development, Quality Control and Assurance, Production Engineers or Technicians. The characteristic of surface and near-surface regions of materials can be characterised by various surface analysis techniques. Applications of many engineering materials are determined by the surface and near-surface structures. Therefore, the well being of this region is essential in order to obtain a pre-required condition for those materials to be applied for a specific application. Typically, failure of engineering products may be traced back to surface/near-surface contamination or surface reconstruction. In order to obtain more information related to the failure, in-sight of these regions need to be exposed. This course is outlined to introduce basic principles of surface science, which serve as an essential foundation to explain the operation concepts and applications of several important surface analysis techniques. Know-how of interpreting the analysis data is also explained in this “easy-to-follow” and “easy-to-understand” training course. With these and the support of brief but sufficient fundamental theories, skill of selecting a relevant technique with respect to its practical engineering usage will be covered. Ultimate goal for this course is to increase level of knowledge in making a correct technical decision to solve surface related issues and transform knowledge into applications.
Suitable for:
1. Technicians, engineers and researchers
2. Decision makers, policy makers, and managers
Engineering materials are the core of any engineering products. The performance of the products is determined by the behaviour and characteristics of the designed materials according to their required specifications. Therefore, it is extremely important to understand the characteristics of the materials. This can be done by performing an appropriate and reliable characterization or testing on the materials. By doing that, information that is of interest namely electrical, mechanical, thermal, optical, and chemical property can be acquired and subsequently correlate with the product performance. To acquire this information, knowledge of characterization tools, limitation of the tools, and application of the tools is essential. By having this knowledge, it may help engineers and researchers to select a suitable tool for a specific purpose. The characterization techniques being introduced are suitable for materials with dimensionality ranging from nanometer to macrometer scale (or nanostructures to bulk materials).
Implementing Best Practices and Training [Zeinab Saad, Lebanese University, L...UNESCO Venice Office
Workshop on Higher Education and Professional Responsibility in CBRN Applied Sciences and Technology across the Sub-Mediterranean Region
3-4 April 2012. Palazzo Zorzi, Venice
Session 1. Status - Culture of Safety and Security and Responsible Science
computer science engineering colleges in PatialaArikJonson1
Thapar Institute of Engineering &Technology(TIET) was established in 1956 as a collaboration between the then state of patiala and east punjab states union (PEPSU) , the central government and the patiala technical education trust(PTET).
Excellence in Electronics and Communication Engineering at K. Ramakrishnan Co...krceseo
Discover the future of Electronics and Communication Engineering at KRCE, Tiruchirappalli. Explore our advanced curriculum, dedicated faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities. Join a recognized research center, engage in innovative projects, and equip yourself with the skills needed for industrial success. Be part of a vibrant academic community focused on preparing students for challenges in today's society. Elevate your career in this evolving field with KRCE's commitment to excellence in education and research
The Context of Engineering Education
Conceiving-Designing-Implementing-Operating
Edward F. Crawley, John Cha, Johan Malmqvist, and Doris R. Brodeur
4th International CDIO Conference
16 - 19 June 2008
Comprender lo que es un proyecto educativo implica identificar un problema, sus causas y consecuencias y a partir de ello planear un proceso para alcanzar el objetivo que lo solucione total o parcialmente. Este proceso implica desde la selección del problema, su tratamiento y la presentación del informe de resultados: concepción, planeamiento, formulación de acciones, implementación y evaluación. El aprendizaje colaborativo es la instancia de aprendizaje que se concreta mediante la participación de dos o más individuos en la búsqueda de información, o en la exploración tendiente a lograr una mejor comprensión o entendimiento compartido de un concepto, problema o situación. (scagnoli, 2005). Es así que en la materia de Electricidad y Electrónica Industrial que se imparte en la carrera de Ingeniería Industrial se ha utilizado todo lo referente al ámbito del aprendizaje colaborativo, para que todos los alumnos del grupo elaboraran el libro de texto del módulo, cumpliendo con el programa oficial de la carrera aprobado por el Tecnológico Nacional de México. En este orden de ideas, leidner y jarvenpaa (1995), señalan que el aprendizaje colaborativo, además de ayudar a desarrollar el pensamiento crítico en los estudiantes, también contribuye a mejorar las relaciones interpersonales, pues implica que cada uno de los miembros aprenda a escuchar, discernir y comunicar sus ideas u opiniones a los otros con un enfoque positivo y constructivista. Por otra parte, barab, thomas y merrill (2001), se refieren al aprendizaje colaborativo, como la construcción de significado que resulta de compartir experiencias personales. Estos autores insisten que los entornos virtuales ayudan a los modelos educativos a ser más participativos, y amplían las oportunidades de investigación, comunicación y distribución del conocimiento.
ICT Integration in Higher Education in Africa - Challenges and OpportunitiesGreig Krull
Saide presentation at the ICT in Higher Education Conference, 14 - 17 September 2012, Kempton Park, Johannesburg. Theme: "An African Perspective". Presentation on the challenges and opportunities for ICT integration in Higher Education. It includes case studies on PHEA ETI and OER Africa.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
1. Technical Personnel and Decision-Makers are encouraged to participate in this training.
2. DECISION MAKERS: Technical Directors, Managers, Purchasers.
3. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL: Lecturers, Technical Sales, Marketing, Failure Analysis, Research & Development, Quality Control and Assurance, Production Engineers or Technicians.
INTRODUCTION
The characteristic of surface and near-surface regions of materials can be characterised by various surface analysis techniques. Applications of many engineering materials are determined by the surface and near-surface structures. Therefore, well-being of this region is essential in order to obtain a pre-required condition for those materials to be applied for a specific application. Typically, failure of engineering products may be traced back to surface/near-surface contamination or surface reconstruction. In order to obtain more information related to the failure, in-sight of these regions need to be exposed. This course is outlined to introduce basic principles of surface science, which serve as an essential foundation to explain the operation concepts and applications of several important surface analysis techniques. Know-how of interpreting the analysis data is also explained in this “easy-to-follow” and “easy-to-understand” training course. With these and the support of brief but sufficient theories of fundamental, skill of selecting a relevant technique with respect to its practical engineering usage will be covered. Ultimate goal for this course is to increase level of knowledge in making a correct technical decision to solve surface related issues and transform knowledge into applications.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
i. List down common techniques used for surface analysis.
ii. Explain operation principles of those techniques.
iii. State advantages and limitations of a given technique.
iv. Systematically identify and justify useful analytical technique for problem solving.
1. 대한공업교육학회 학술대회
(2011.8.27. 한국기술교육대)
TECHNOLOGY IN
NEPAL
by
Kul B. Basnet
Bang-Hee Kim
Jinsoo Kim
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2. OUTLINE
• INTRODUCTION
I
• STATUS OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
II
• ORGANIZATION IN TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
III AND DEVELOPMENT
• CONCLUSION
IV
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3. TECHNOLOGY
Technology is organized knowledge for practical
purposes
(Mesthene, The role of technology in society, 1969)
A
method, process
Study of the
Applied for handling a
practical or
Science specific
Industrial arts
technical
problem
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4. Technology contd…..
• Technological knowledge is not a type of formal
knowledge similar to that associated with the
recognized academic disciplines.
• Technology makes use of formal knowledge, but its
application is interdisciplinary and specific to particular
activities.
• Technology includes important
normative, social, political, and ethical aspects, among
others.
• Technology is strongly associated with the application
of science to the solution of technical problems.
(Herschbach, D.R., Journal of Technology Education, Fall 1995)
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5. Technology contd….
• Technology – instructive – systematic treatment
of art ( or craft), combine art and
technique, technique involves the practical skills
of knowing and doing, more than abstract study
because of the emphasis on application or
doing, implies a high degree of intellectual
sophistication applied to the arts and
crafts, application of science(knowledge) to the
making and use of artifacts, knowledge can’t be
easily categorized and codified as in the case of
scientific knowledge
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6. TECHNOLOGY
Fresh Graduate
What matters
Experienced to employers
Professional
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7. Importance
Order of the Revolutionized
day communication
Minimizing
Change the way casualties and
we live reduction in
property loss
Maximize
Improved the
efficiency in
living standard
workplace
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8. Technology Education
• Learning by doing
Purpose
• Content (academic
discipline related to
industries and technology)
Philosophy • Method (form of
constructional activities)
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9. Four factors for unsatisfactory pace of
progress in developing countries:
1. High rate of illiteracy indicating a poor education
system and low employment
2. Limited use of human resources
3. Strong seniority system and centralization of
power
4. Mix-up of state laws and religious beliefs
Which blurs the vision for science and technology.
- Ahmed H. Zewail (Nobel Prize, 1999)
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10. NEPAL
Land
143,351 sqkm Water
3830 sqkm
Forest
• Hill & mountain • 29%
• River 4000
– 83% • Main
• Running length
• Flat – 17% source of
45,000 km
• Fresh water 2.27% of fuel and
world fodder
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11. Basic Facts
• Population - 29 millions
• Population growth rate – 2.24% per annum
• Ethnic groups – 101
• Languages – 92
• Per capita income - $427 (2009)
• Potential of hydro power, solar & wind energy
• Weak in infrastructure development
• Labor productivity is low
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12. STATUS OF E&T
• Before 1800 technology in civil engineering
and agriculture was self-sustaining and
comparable with advanced nations.
• Kathmandu valley is the living example of
technological history.
• Basic engineering concept of pagoda-style
temples origin is Nepal.
• Telemedicine
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13. EDUCATION SYSTEM
Existing SSR Plan
Primary (1-5) Basic education (1-8)
Lower-secondary (6-8) Secondary (9-12)
Secondary (9-10) After 8th pass
Higher secondary (11-12) Junior Technical - 2 yrs
After 10th pass Senior Technical – 4 yrs
TSLC – 15-18 month
Diploma – 3 yrs
Bachelor
Master
Bachelor
Ph. D.
Master
Ph.D.
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14. EDUCATIONAL DATA
Level Number of Public% Students Girls%
School Enrollments
Primary 27,532 77.3 4,502,697 47.4
Lower Secondary 8,471 67.8 1,374,796 45.7
Secondary 5,039 62.3 587,177 45.7
Higher Secondary 1,018 52.6 364,404 43.3
University Education 520 16.2 141,636 32.7
Source: Ministry of Education and Sports 2007
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15. ISSUE
• Research never becoming the university’s
priority in teaching in Nepal.
• Those who go for abroad study rarely return.
• Scientists/faculty members are not paid well.
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16. ORGANIZATION
Technology Transfer and Development
1. Ministry of Science and Technology – 1996
(apex body)
2. Nepal Academy of Science and Technology –
1982 (advisory policy making)
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17. Reality
• Non of the institution are working in the area of
information collection and advanced technology
• Learning tendency and mechanism of
organization is weak
• Lack of coordination between industry and
academia
• Technology transfer obsessed with hardware part
only
• Lack of modernization, dynamism and innovation
in industrial sector.
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18. CONCLUSION
• Make world a smaller place to live & easier, speed up
lives and tend to one step ahead
• Nepal should speed up transformation of higher
technology level and create strong linkage between
university or research centre/institute with industry.
• Industrial consultancy should be emphasized,
• Nepal government should create conducive
environment for industrial development and
technology transformation.
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