NUST Science Society - Annual Report 2010-11

Annual Report 2010 – 11

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Student Affairs Division

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�UST Science Society

School of Chemical and Materials Engineering

June 23, 2011

NUST Science Society Annual Report 2010 – 11

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1 Table of Contents

2 Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................. 4

3 Hierarchy ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

3.1 General Body - Members .............................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Working Body – Executive Members ........................................................................................................... 6

3.3 Team 2010 – 2011 ......................................................................................................................................... 7

4 Linkages ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

5 Achievements ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

6 Communication .................................................................................................................................................... 10

6.1 Event Updates – [email protected] ................................................................................... 10

6.2 Science News – facebook.com/nustsciencesociety ................................................................................. 11

6.3 Blog Posts – Irnustian.com ......................................................................................................................... 12

7 Student Response ............................................................................................................................................... 13

8 Activities ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

8.1 Current Activities .......................................................................................................................................... 14

Astronomy Night .................................................................................................................................................. 14

TechTalk ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Meet the Scientist ................................................................................................................................................ 14

Sytek ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

8.2 Future Plans ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Industrial Expo ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

All Pakistan Energy Summit ............................................................................................................................... 15

TEDxNUST .......................................................................................................................................................... 15

NUST Science Newsletter .................................................................................................................................. 15

NUST Science Magazine .................................................................................................................................... 15

9 Events ................................................................................................................................................................... 16

9.1 Astronomy Night .......................................................................................................................................... 16

9.2 Tech Talk on Space Vehicle Simulation .................................................................................................... 17

9.3 Tech Talk on UAV Systems ........................................................................................................................ 18

9.4 Meet the Scientist – Dr. Samar Mubarakmand ......................................................................................... 19


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9.5 Sytek ‘11 ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

9.6 S&T Exhibition by MOST ............................................................................................................................ 21

9.7 Setting Standards for 21st Century Pakistan ............................................................................................. 22

10 Financial Summary .............................................................................................................................................. 23

10.1 Fiscal Revenue ............................................................................................................................................ 23

10.2 HQ Fund Event Breakup ............................................................................................................................. 24

10.3 Sytek Funding Breakup ............................................................................................................................... 25

11 Press Highlights ................................................................................................................................................... 26

12 Publicity Strategy ................................................................................................................................................. 27

12.1 Electronic Media .......................................................................................................................................... 27

12.2 Print Media ................................................................................................................................................... 27

12.3 Post – Event Publicity .................................................................................................................................. 28


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2 Mission Statement

• Become one of the leading and most active societies of NUST inspiring all those who

identify the ever growing significance of science and technology as an influential

guide for human console.

• Encourage creativity through diverse platforms of activities and events.

• Turn into the chief channel for students who want to communicate themselves in

different forms and to polish their skills by streamlining their ingenious passion

towards momentous end products.

• Provide a platform for inter disciplinary interaction and learning, where diversity

becomes our strength.

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3 Hierarchy

3.1 General Body - Members

• 254 students pursuing diverse

Society 2010 – 11.

• Registrations were made through submission of

• No registration fee was charged.

• Regular updates on science news,

members via emails and facebook page.

• Members were encouraged

events.

SEECS

32%

NUST Science Society Annual Report

Members

diverse fields of study at NUST were member

Registrations were made through submission of an online form.

No registration fee was charged.

science news, upcoming events, activities, competitions

facebook page.

encouraged to participate in national level inter-

Figure 1 Membership Break up

CAMP

2%

NBS

2%

NCVI

9%

IESE

SCME

17%

SMME

12%


members of NUST Science

nts, activities, competitions etc. were sent to

-university science related

SADA

2%

IESE - SCEE

8%

NICE - SCEE

16%

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3.2 Working Body – Executive Members

• 60 students from different school

selected through an elaborate

and criteria to work as the executive body.

• Selections were based upon past co

curricular experience and expertise

relevant fields of work, and

series of interviews, group discussions and

related assignments to review the skills of

the applicants.

SCME

23%

SEECS

10%


Executive Members

from different schools were

elaborate procedure

executive body.

Selections were based upon past co-

experience and expertise in the

relevant fields of work, and included a

series of interviews, group discussions and

related assignments to review the skills of

Figure 2 Working Teams

Figure 3 Executive Body Break-up

Technical

Design n

Décor

Web n

Graphics

Marketing

NCVI

12%

NICE

22%

SMME

13%


Working Teams

Technical

Logistics

Liaison

Editorial

IESE

20%

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3.3 Team 2010 – 2011

Office Bearers PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

Directors Technical HusnainMarketing SalihaEditorial Omer AbdurDesign n Décor Rabeea Khan

Members

• Abdullah bin Haseeb

• Ahsan Naeem

• Anam Farhan

• Anam Rathor

• Asad Muhammad Butt

• Faiza Azeem Usman

• Fatima Aqeel

• Haseeb Shaikh

• Minaam William

• Mohammad Taha

• Muhammad Shahnawaz

• Murk Komal

• Oun Hasan Syed

• Owais Moinuddin

• Qandeel Hussain

• Rabia Shakeel

• Saaqib Ahmad Malik

• Saba Haq

• Saba Safdar

• Zainab Nisar

• Zul-QarnainKazmi


President Mahwish Bukhari Secretary Osama Hasan Treasurer Hammad Burney

Husnain Arshad Logistics Muhammad AhmedSaliha Akram Liaison ArslanOmer Abdur Rehman Khan Graphics Umar JanjuaRabeea Khan

Abdullah bin Haseeb NICE

NICE

NCVI

IESE

Asad Muhammad Butt SMME

Usmani IESE

NICE

SCME

SCME

SCME

Muhammad Shahnawaz IESE

IESE

SCME

NICE

SCEE

NCVI

Saaqib Ahmad Malik NICE

NCVI

NCVI

IESE

NCVI

• Abdul Moiz Sohail

• Umul–Baneen Zafar

• Hafsah Akhtar

• Maha Nadeem Akhtar

• Muhammad Usama Malik

• Saad Akbar

• Shaqran Zuberi

• Syed Waqar Haider

• Wajahatullah Khan Afshar

• Abdul Hannan Mughal

• Anum Yousuf Khan

• Fatima Khalid

• Hamza Naveed

• Kunwer Faran

• Muhammad Faraz Khan

• Nadia Naseer

• Rafay Aleem

• Sohaib Solaija

• Syed Shauzab Raza

• Syeda Asma

• Taibah Jaffery

• Waleed Waris


Muhammad Ahmed Arslan Mehmood Umar Janjua

Sohail IESE

Zafar IESE

NCVI

Akhtar NCVI

Muhammad Usama Malik SMME

SEECS

NICE

Haider NICE

Wajahatullah Khan Afshar SEECS

Abdul Hannan Mughal NICE

Yousuf Khan SCME

SCME

IESE

SMME

ammad Faraz Khan SEECS

SCME

SEECS

SEECS

Raza SCME

IESE

SCME

IESE

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4 Linkages Collaborators

Pakistan Astronomers’ Society

Institute of Space Technology

SATUMA Pakistan

National Academy of Young Scientists

Sponsors

Unity Logistics and Supply Services

Copymate

Media Partners

THE NEWS

Dunya TV

Irnustian.com


Pakistan Astronomers’ Society

Institute of Space Technology

SATUMA Pakistan

National Academy of Young Scientists

Unity Logistics and Supply Services



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5 Achievements

As Team:

NUST Science society owns the distinction to be the first central society which has achieved the

following landmarks:

• First central student body established at H-12 campus

• Obtained sponsorships over Rs. 130,000

• Self generation of over 50 % funds

• Generation of over Rs. 100,000 from students

• Receiving the newspapers coverage

• Crossing 2250 followers on Facebook

• Using bulletin boards as publicity tool

• Print event brochures for Astronomy Night

• Publish event newsletter for Sytek ‘11

As Individuals:

• 2nd Position in All Pakistan Science Fiction Essay organized by NAYS

Nadia Naseer (SCME)

• 1st Position in Kasauti at GIKI Science Fair 2011

Waqar Ahmed Aqeel (SEECS), Oun Hasan Syed (SCME), Owais Moinuddin

• 4th Position at GIKI Science Fair 2011

Waqar Ahmed Aqeel (SEECS), Oun Hasan Syed (SCME), Owais Moinuddin

• 1st Runner up in Gear Up

• 2ndRunner up in Math Gauge

• Received internships from Interactive group – an Islamabad based Telecom/ IT firm

Haseeb Shaikh (SCME), Junaid Akhtar (E&ME), Zohaib Hassan (SEECS)


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6 Communication

6.1 Event Updates – [email protected]

The following events organized by different organizations were notified to members through email.

Activity Organized by Venue

1. Lecture Series on

Graphene Physics

Khwarizmi Science Society /

Department of Physics, School

of Science and Engineering,

LUMS

School of Science and

Engineering, LUMS

Lahore

2. Science Fiction Essay

Competition

National Academy of Young

Scientists / SCIFORUM /

Technology Times

N/A

3. National University

Technology Competition

National University (FAST-NU)

Peshawar

National University (FAST-NU)

Peshawar

4. CEPEX Department of Electrical

Engineering, CIIT

COMSATS Institute of

Information Technology

Islamabad

5. 4th All Pakistan

Mechanical Engineering

Conference 2011

ASME GIKI Chapter GhulamIshaq Khan Institute

Topi, Swabi

6. IEEE - GIKI National

Electronics Olympiad 2011

IEEE GIKI Chapter GhulamIshaq Khan Institute

Topi, Swabi

7. All Pakistan GIKI Materials

Technology Conference -

MatTech'11

American Society of Materials

(ASM) – GIKI Student Chapter

GhulamIshaq Khan Institute

Topi, Swabi

8. 12th GIKI All Pakistan

Science Fair

GIKI Science Society GhulamIshaq Khan Institute

Topi, Swabi


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6.2 Science News – facebook.com/nustsciencesociety

The following science news was shared through our Facebook page to our followers. High

traffic was observed during the peak hours.

1. Lunar eclipse June 16, 2011

2. A dream to reality - BMW vision efficient dynamics.

3. Chile volcano plume explodes with lightning

4. World's 2nd fastest computer-"jaguar supercomputer"

5. This week's trip to space

6. Endeavour's final mission

7. Siberia|| Russia frozen lake

8. Birth of the solar system

9. The world's most impressive subways

10. What an astronaut's camera sees

11. Hurricane season 11

12. Stanford scientists turn human skin cells directly into neurons, skipping ips stage

13. Awesome subway system design

14. Did quiet sun cause less ice age?

15. Tarantulas shoot silk from feet

16. "Bodies" fill underwater sculpture park

17. First north pole ozone hole forming

18. Tsunami causes massive fish swarm

19. Trees cocooned in spider webs after flood

20. Did you know: there's a lake superior's worth of dry ice on mars.

21. Privately chartered space 'taxis'

22. Newly-born jaguar cubs (triplets).

23. Whales have their own tunes.

24. Mummy in the machine.

25. The worst nuclear disasters - photo essays

26. Is Japan reactor crew on suicide mission?

27. Japan quake causes day to get a bit shorter

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6.3 Blog Posts – Irnustian.com

Blog posts are used to publicize events, share information,

1 Sytek ’11 – Registration Open

2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles –

3 Water for LifeB – March 21, 2011

4 NUST @ GIKI Science Fair –

5 A visit to DICE’10 at IST – February 12, 2011

6 Space Travel and Astronomy: A Get Together

7 To Infinity & Beyond – January 1, 2011

8 NUST Science Society invites you to join in!

9 Why join a society? – October 2, 2010

10 Movie Night – Star Trek Screening

NUST Science Society; Facebook Page Demographics


Irnustian.com

ize events, share information, and update general student body.

Registration Open – April 20, 2011

– A Talk by SATUMA Pakistan - April 1, 2011

arch 21, 2011

– March 11, 2011

February 12, 2011

Space Travel and Astronomy: A Get Together – January 9, 2011

January 1, 2011

NUST Science Society invites you to join in! – October 3, 2011

October 2, 2010

Star Trek Screening – September 26, 2011

Facebook Page Demographics. Page has over 2250 fans


and update general student body.

April 1, 2011

50 fans in just a year.

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7 Student Response

Events

Astronomy Night

TechTalk – Space Vehicle Simulation

TechTalk – UAV Systems

Meet the Scientist

Sytek ‘11

An online survey done on Facebook by

during spring ’11 at NUST. Total votes casted were

i.e. 47.26 %


Audience / Participants

Astronomy Night 400+

Space Vehicle Simulation 150

UAV Systems 100

Meet the Scientist 500+

538

acebook by Irnustian declared Sytek ’11 as the most successful event held

’11 at NUST. Total votes casted were 366, Sytek / NUST Science Society received


Audience / Participants

400+

500+

declared Sytek ’11 as the most successful event held

Sytek / NUST Science Society received 173 votes


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8 Activities

8.1 Current Activities

Astronomy Night is an interactive event that intends to develop interest

regarding astronomy and visualize the celestial bodies and space surrounding us.

It offers session in collaboration with astronomy societies where participants can

see the stars and planets via lens of the telescope. The event proves to be a

great opportunity for inquisitive minds and their questions about space

exploration and the strange phenomena that prevail in this vast universe of ours.

TechTalk is a regular feature which includes guest speaker session (s)

by motivated engineers, young scientists and researchers in a scientific

field of interest. Science Society aims to focus not just the elementary

subjects and fields but also encompasses the much neglected and

classified dimensions of scientific horizon. Society has also included

student-industry interactions on this canvas to promote the understanding of applied dimensions of

work.

Meet the Scientist is a bi-yearly event series that provides vistas into the

lives of infinitely erudite Pakistani intellectualists, who have strived for

knowledge with their lives. It is a unique opportunity for young students to

gain knowledge from such worthy scholars who have devoted their life to

science, as it puts an interesting spin on conventional education techniques

as it tries to make students realize what challenges they are to meet in the real world.

Sytek is an annual Intra NUST Science Olympiad. It aims to infuse a touch of creativity and nurture

the young talents of Pakistan in a setting that challenged them to think

outside the box. The competitions test both tested both the scientific

standing and innovation of the participants; while providing them an

opportunity to interact and socialize. General competitions includes

designing structures, strategy based quests, quizzes etc.


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8.2 Future Plans

Industrial Expo, as the name suggests is a platform where industry opens its

window to NUST academia. It consists of stalls, lead by Technical and HR personals

from a range of companies and provides an ideal juncture for informal interaction to

take place between students and professionals. It also provides a platform for the students to

showcase their endowments in the different fields of science. More over it provides the budding

professionals to grasp Job/Internship opportunities. This exhibition also aims to be a stepping stone

towards recognition of NUST alumni and to develop a long term interaction with NUST’s current

students

All Pakistan Energy Summit is an annual event being planned by the society, keeping in view

the energy crisis and large scope for research and development in the sector. Society plans to

converge diverse opportunities to optimize energy in fields of alternative fuels, renewable energy,

construction design and materials, transportation and many others through exchange of research

knowledge and practice capabilities of different pathways.

TEDxNUST, TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It’s a

conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment,

and Design. TED believes passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately,

the world. So we're building here a clearinghouse that offers free knowledge and inspiration from the

world's most inspired thinkers, and also a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each

other. TEDx programs program gives communities, organizations and individuals the opportunity to

stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences at the local level.

NUST Science Newsletter, planned to be a monthly printed feature, it would be a few pages

issue distributed among society members free of charge. The newsletter will briefly include about the

latest technological updates across the globe, upcoming conferences / symposiums and

competitions. The newsletter would be a connecting media for the members and would cater their

thirst for knowledge.

NUST Science Magazine, an annual society publication would include articles, society events

coverage, interviews and reviews on industry and Pakistani market.

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9 Events

9.1 Astronomy Night

Year 2011 kicked off in a breath taking fashion

at NUST, H-12 Campus as its premier NUST

Science Society came up with its new

endeavor; Astronomy Night. An event specially

organized to have a closer look at the stars,

planets and other heavenly bodies through the

eye of a telescope. The event got under way at

SCME, located at NUST Campus in Sector H

12, Islamabad on Friday, January 7th. Despite

weather reports predicting clear skies on the

eve of scheduled event, cloud cover was a

constant hindrance to view the scen

the eyes of the participants.

In coordination with Pakistan’s Astronomers

Society, two telescopes were set in the lawn to


kicked off in a breath taking fashion

12 Campus as its premier NUST

Science Society came up with its new

endeavor; Astronomy Night. An event specially

organized to have a closer look at the stars,

planets and other heavenly bodies through the

ye of a telescope. The event got under way at

SCME, located at NUST Campus in Sector H-

12, Islamabad on Friday, January 7th. Despite

weather reports predicting clear skies on the

eve of scheduled event, cloud cover was a

constant hindrance to view the scene that met

In coordination with Pakistan’s Astronomers

Society, two telescopes were set in the lawn to

visualize the heavenly bodies. The automated

telescopes were positioned so that Jupiter, the

largest planet of the Solar sy

its moons could be gazed upon by onlookers.

Students and faculty members queued up

behind the two telescopes to look through its

protruding lens and wonder a

the universe. “The Astronomy night is arranged

keeping in view the agenda of the NUST

Science Society i.e. the promotion of all fields

of science through an interactive platform,”

shared Dr. Mujahid, the faculty sponsor.

Astro-imaging cameras on telescopes

projected the view on multimedia screens,

showing Earth very fa

scale of 1000’s of kilometers. The camera

zoomed in gradually showing it from

decreasing distance. Visions of Satellite and

bird’s-eye view slid past and it ended till the

scale had gone into angstroms (a very minute

unit of length) and the structure of an atom was

visible distinctly. Dr. Farrukh

Engr. Saif-ul-Islam were also present on the

occasion, representing PAS. A huge number of

students and faculty attended the event.


visualize the heavenly bodies. The automated

telescopes were positioned so that Jupiter, the

largest planet of the Solar system, and four of

its moons could be gazed upon by onlookers.

Students and faculty members queued up

behind the two telescopes to look through its

protruding lens and wonder at the marvels of

“The Astronomy night is arranged

he agenda of the NUST

Science Society i.e. the promotion of all fields

of science through an interactive platform,”

shared Dr. Mujahid, the faculty sponsor.

imaging cameras on telescopes

projected the view on multimedia screens,

showing Earth very far from outer space, at a

scale of 1000’s of kilometers. The camera

zoomed in gradually showing it from

decreasing distance. Visions of Satellite and

eye view slid past and it ended till the

scale had gone into angstroms (a very minute

) and the structure of an atom was

visible distinctly. Dr. Farrukh Shahzad and

Islam were also present on the

occasion, representing PAS. A huge number of

students and faculty attended the event.

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9.2 Tech Talk on Space Vehicle Simulation

Dr. Sarwar Naqvi, Professor and former HOD

of Aeronautics & Astronautics, at Institute and

Space Technology Islamabad was the guest

speaker for the maiden session TechTalk, held

at SCME on January 7, 2011. The invite

speaker, with his over 32 years experience at

NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston in the

Division of Guidance, Navigation and Control

of the U.S. Space Shuttle, captivated audience

with his informative talk.


Vehicle Simulation

Naqvi, Professor and former HOD

of Aeronautics & Astronautics, at Institute and

Space Technology Islamabad was the guest

speaker for the maiden session TechTalk, held

at SCME on January 7, 2011. The invited

speaker, with his over 32 years experience at

NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston in the

Division of Guidance, Navigation and Control

of the U.S. Space Shuttle, captivated audience

“Space Sciences, i.e., astronomy,

astrophysics, astronautics, etc. have been

relatively neglected and consequently under

developed fields in Pakistan. However, due to

recent rising interest in this field, resources are

gradually being provided and institutes being

set up. It is a small effort on our pa

this interest and we hope that it will not only be

enlightening but also enjoyable and

interactive,” shared Osama Hasan, Society

Secretary.

Participants were enlightened on topics related

to Space Shuttles, like the forces acting on the

space shuttle during lift

and parts of a space shuttle, the trajectory of a

space shuttle as it is launched into the

Vacuum, simulation of a space shuttle’s flight,

calculations involving the space shuttle, etc,

which are well received by


“Space Sciences, i.e., astronomy,

astronautics, etc. have been

relatively neglected and consequently under-

developed fields in Pakistan. However, due to

recent rising interest in this field, resources are

gradually being provided and institutes being

set up. It is a small effort on our part to cater to

this interest and we hope that it will not only be

enlightening but also enjoyable and

interactive,” shared Osama Hasan, Society

Participants were enlightened on topics related

to Space Shuttles, like the forces acting on the

ce shuttle during lift-off, the components

and parts of a space shuttle, the trajectory of a

space shuttle as it is launched into the

Vacuum, simulation of a space shuttle’s flight,

calculations involving the space shuttle, etc,

which are well received by audience.

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9.3 Tech Talk on UAV Systems

The second lecture on Unmanned Air Vehicles

in the ‘TechTalk’ series was held on the 24th of

March, 2011. The lecture aimed to enhance an

understanding of current technology that

features largely in our everyday lives. Two

design engineers, Ms. Amina Malik and Mr.

Fahad Aman Khan from SATUMA were invited

to talk on the subject.

Ms. Malik talked about the differences between

unmanned space vehicles and drones,

highlighting the importance of this by referring

to the current controversy surrounding drones.

He talked about the different applications of

such vehicles and their different sizes. He went


Tech Talk on UAV Systems

The second lecture on Unmanned Air Vehicles

’ series was held on the 24th of

March, 2011. The lecture aimed to enhance an

understanding of current technology that

features largely in our everyday lives. Two

design engineers, Ms. Amina Malik and Mr.

Aman Khan from SATUMA were invited

Ms. Malik talked about the differences between

unmanned space vehicles and drones,

highlighting the importance of this by referring

to the current controversy surrounding drones.

He talked about the different applications of

their different sizes. He went

on to clear many misconceptions about such

vehicles and what their possible potential was

in the future.

Ms. Amina Malik, during her presentation,

explained the different components of an

Unmanned Air Vehicle System and the

differences in their payloads. She went on to

describe the relation of the movement of the

UAVs with the curvature of the earth, what

features are taken under consideration while

designing such vehicles and different

propulsion techniques were also discuss

The line of sight of the UAVs was discussed to

be a major limiting factor. It was also

suggested during the course of the lecture that

UAVs were cheap alternatives to satellite

communication. Several videos were shown

throughout the presentation in ord

the lecture more interactive.

The floor was closed with faculty sponsor of

the NUST Science Society, Dr. Muhammad

Mujahid offering note of thanks to the speakers

and to the audience.


on to clear many misconceptions about such

vehicles and what their possible potential was

Ms. Amina Malik, during her presentation,

explained the different components of an

Unmanned Air Vehicle System and the

differences in their payloads. She went on to

describe the relation of the movement of the

UAVs with the curvature of the earth, what

features are taken under consideration while

designing such vehicles and different

propulsion techniques were also discussed.

The line of sight of the UAVs was discussed to

be a major limiting factor. It was also

suggested during the course of the lecture that

UAVs were cheap alternatives to satellite

communication. Several videos were shown

throughout the presentation in order to make

the lecture more interactive.

The floor was closed with faculty sponsor of

the NUST Science Society, Dr. Muhammad

note of thanks to the speakers

and to the audience.

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9.4 Meet the Scientist – Dr. Samar

In the maiden session of the ‘Meet the

Scientist’ lecture series, held on the18th of

April, 2011 in the NIT auditorium at NUST H

campus, Dr. Samar Mubarakmand joined the

students of NUST in an interactive

about his works and achievements. A very

well-known scientist with an interest in Nuclear

Physics, Dr. Mubarakmand has contributed

significantly to further progress in this field in

Pakistan. His achievements in the areas of

optical communication, nuclear weapo

systems and missile technology have achieved

a lot of recognition.

In his address, Dr. Mubarakmand talked about

his life as a student and how he was inspired to

start working towards the alleviation of his


Dr. Samar Mubarakmand

In the maiden session of the ‘Meet the

Scientist’ lecture series, held on the18th of

April, 2011 in the NIT auditorium at NUST H-12

campus, Dr. Samar Mubarakmand joined the

interactive discussion

his works and achievements. A very

known scientist with an interest in Nuclear

Physics, Dr. Mubarakmand has contributed

significantly to further progress in this field in

Pakistan. His achievements in the areas of

optical communication, nuclear weapons

systems and missile technology have achieved

In his address, Dr. Mubarakmand talked about

his life as a student and how he was inspired to

start working towards the alleviation of his

country’s image. He revisited the time when he

was working on building the Shaheen missiles

and the first test launches. He went on to

discuss the ranges and accuracies of both the

Shaheen I and Shaheen II missiles and

mentioned the fact that they had a lateral

guidance system. Dr. Mubarakmand pointed

out their role as war deterrents and the many

times that war with our

diverted due to their presence. He also talked

about the Thar coal project and the vastness of

possibilities that it opened up. Dr.

Mubarakmand praised the reservoirs of

resources in Pakistan and its mineral wealth

and regretted the lack of initiative that caused

these to remain unexploited. He implored the

students in the audience to be the change that

they wished to see in the world.

After the floor was closed,

campus took a few moments to add to the

message of Dr. Mubarakmand, calling him one

of the few national heroes the nation could be

proud of. He thanked him for his time and

concluded the ceremony.


country’s image. He revisited the time when he

was working on building the Shaheen missiles

and the first test launches. He went on to

discuss the ranges and accuracies of both the

Shaheen I and Shaheen II missiles and

mentioned the fact that they had a lateral

guidance system. Dr. Mubarakmand pointed

out their role as war deterrents and the many

times that war with our neighbours was

diverted due to their presence. He also talked

coal project and the vastness of

possibilities that it opened up. Dr.

Mubarakmand praised the reservoirs of natural

resources in Pakistan and its mineral wealth

and regretted the lack of initiative that caused

these to remain unexploited. He implored the

students in the audience to be the change that

they wished to see in the world.

After the floor was closed, Rector NUST H-12

campus took a few moments to add to the

message of Dr. Mubarakmand, calling him one

of the few national heroes the nation could be

proud of. He thanked him for his time and

concluded the ceremony.

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9.5 Sytek ‘11

Upholding its tradition of celebrating science in

the most innovative ways, the NUST Science

Society organized an inter-NUST Science

Olympiad named Sytek 2011 on the 6th, 7th,

8th and 9th of May, 2011.

The event was designed to test th

competence of the participants in various

fields. In order to cater to students with

aptitudes in different fields, both practical and

conceptual events were organized during the

course of Sytek 2011.

The events included Sciattack (a catapult

making competition), Bridge Your Innovation (a

bridge making competition), SyTrek (a

scientific scavenger hunt), Life Detector (a bio

sciences scavenger hunt), Bon Voyage (


Upholding its tradition of celebrating science in

the most innovative ways, the NUST Science

NUST Science

Olympiad named Sytek 2011 on the 6th, 7th,

The event was designed to test the scientific

competence of the participants in various

fields. In order to cater to students with

aptitudes in different fields, both practical and

conceptual events were organized during the

The events included Sciattack (a catapult

making competition), Bridge Your Innovation (a

bridge making competition), SyTrek (a

scientific scavenger hunt), Life Detector (a bio-

s scavenger hunt), Bon Voyage (a boat

making competition), Project Exodus (a

presentation on future space settlemen

options), In the Sky (a plane making

competition) and Project Exhibition and

Science Quiz. Social events were also included

in the schedule in order to provide relief to the

participants from the tough pace of the

competitions. These included the geek th

carnival; Carnivale and an e

Battle Arcade. Carnivale was held on Saturday

and boasted of many attractions. Rides such

as a pirate ship and inflatable castle were

installed on SCME grounds and open mic gig

was held to provide a platform

artistic talents to express themselves.

The event ended on the 9th of May, 2011 in a

modest ceremony. The winners in the

respective categories were awarded

certificates, cash prizes and shields. Rector

NUST Engr. Muhammad Asghar was invi

the ceremony as the Chief Guest. He praised

the efforts of the NUST Science Society and

hoped for similar events in the future.

Unity Logistics and Support Services,

Copymate, Dunya TV and IRnustian.com were

the event partners.


making competition), Project Exodus (a

presentation on future space settlement

options), In the Sky (a plane making

competition) and Project Exhibition and

Science Quiz. Social events were also included

in the schedule in order to provide relief to the

participants from the tough pace of the

competitions. These included the geek themed

carnival; Carnivale and an e-gaming event,

Battle Arcade. Carnivale was held on Saturday

and boasted of many attractions. Rides such

as a pirate ship and inflatable castle were

installed on SCME grounds and open mic gig

was held to provide a platform for students with

artistic talents to express themselves.

The event ended on the 9th of May, 2011 in a

modest ceremony. The winners in the

respective categories were awarded

certificates, cash prizes and shields. Rector

NUST Engr. Muhammad Asghar was invited to

the ceremony as the Chief Guest. He praised

the efforts of the NUST Science Society and

hoped for similar events in the future.

Unity Logistics and Support Services,

Copymate, Dunya TV and IRnustian.com were

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9.6 S&T Exhibition by MOST

National University of Sciences and

Technology left a remarkable impression in a

Science and Technology exhibition organized

by R&D organizations of Ministry of Science

and Technology in collaboration with

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of

Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at Margalla

Hotel on Saturday May 21st 2011. Inaugurated

by Federal Secretary for ministry Mr. Irfan

Nadeem, the exhibition was an exhibit of R&D

capacity and capability of the host

organizations and their ability to commercialize

the research work to revenue generation. The

NUST stall comprised of highly industrially

viable products like Blast Protection

film (SCME), Jatropha Biodiesel (SCME),

Prosthetic Limbs (E&ME) and Ground


S&T Exhibition by MOST

National University of Sciences and

Technology left a remarkable impression in a

Science and Technology exhibition organized

D organizations of Ministry of Science

and Technology in collaboration with

Federation of Pakistan Chambers of

Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) at Margalla

2011. Inaugurated

by Federal Secretary for ministry Mr. Irfan

Nadeem, the exhibition was an exhibit of R&D

capacity and capability of the host

organizations and their ability to commercialize

the research work to revenue generation. The

NUST stall comprised of highly industrially

viable products like Blast Protection Polymeric

film (SCME), Jatropha Biodiesel (SCME),

Prosthetic Limbs (E&ME) and Ground

Surveillance Radar (E&ME) which were well

received by the participants of the

organizations. Various notable figures including

Dr. N. M. Butt (former Chairman PSF),

Directors of Government Organizations,

President Women Chamber of Commerce

(Islamabad) visited the stall and showed great

interest in the projects. The capability and

capacity of NUST institutions and their work

were much appreciated by the visitors. Few of

the visiting businessmen also expressed

interest in funding the Biodiesel project and its

implantation. Communications were made with

the Principal investigator and information was

exchanged. Media also offered appropriate

coverage of the projects in their ne

The NUST stall was represented by RIC Dte

through support of NUST Science Society.

Society Secretary Osama Hasan (SCME),

member Husnain Arshad (SCEE), Muhammad

Ahmed (SCME), Saliha

Faraz Khan (SEECS) were present on the st

along with projects PI

Engineering (College of E&ME) Dr. Mujeeb

was also present throughout the day.


Surveillance Radar (E&ME) which were well

received by the participants of the

organizations. Various notable figures including

Dr. N. M. Butt (former Chairman PSF),

tors of Government Organizations,

President Women Chamber of Commerce

(Islamabad) visited the stall and showed great

interest in the projects. The capability and

capacity of NUST institutions and their work

were much appreciated by the visitors. Few of

visiting businessmen also expressed

interest in funding the Biodiesel project and its

implantation. Communications were made with

the Principal investigator and information was

exchanged. Media also offered appropriate

coverage of the projects in their news bulletins.

The NUST stall was represented by RIC Dte

through support of NUST Science Society.

Osama Hasan (SCME),and

Arshad (SCEE), Muhammad

Ahmed (SCME), Saliha Akram (IESE) and

Faraz Khan (SEECS) were present on the stall

along with projects PI-s. HoD Electrical

Engineering (College of E&ME) Dr. Mujeeb

was also present throughout the day.

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9.7 Setting Standards for 21st

Organized by Higher Education Commission

assemble key stakeholders including

Parliamentarians, Diplomats, Business

Entrepreneurs, Bureaucrats Policymakers,

Agriculturists, Educationists and members of

the civil society who will serve as opinion

leaders and provide an impetus leading to a

national pledge to be taken to promote

university–community and university

linkage and technology transfer for building a

strong Pakistan, this was one of the mega

academic event of the year; with nearly all

universities of Pakistan showcasing their

strength in R&D sector and ability to route the

economic development for a prosperous future.

NUST stall representing the 12 HEC funded

projects including: Blast Protection Material


st Century Pakistan

Organized by Higher Education Commission to

assemble key stakeholders including

Parliamentarians, Diplomats, Business

Entrepreneurs, Bureaucrats Policymakers,

Agriculturists, Educationists and members of

the civil society who will serve as opinion

leaders and provide an impetus leading to a

nal pledge to be taken to promote

community and university-industry

linkage and technology transfer for building a

strong Pakistan, this was one of the mega

academic event of the year; with nearly all

universities of Pakistan showcasing their

rength in R&D sector and ability to route the

economic development for a prosperous future.

NUST stall representing the 12 HEC funded

Blast Protection Material

(SCME), Development of Light Weight Three

Wheeler 4-Stroke Slim Car (E&ME),

Care (SEECS), Engine Blow By Monitoring

System for automotive Industry (SMME),

Monitoring System (SEECS), Ground

Surveillance Radar (E&ME), Health Life

Horizon (SEECS), Solar

Facility (E&ME), Automated Quality Control for

Football Industry (SMME), Prosthetic Limb

(E&ME), Jatropha Biodiesel (SCME) and Solar

Hybrid Water Heating System (E&ME) through

RIC Directorate in coordination with NUST

Science Society. Society Secretary Osama

Hasan (SCME) was present with members

Husnain Arshad (SCEE), Muhammad Ahmed

(SCME), Usama Malik (SMME) and Umair

Saleem (SMME).

NUST received a great deal of coverage and

importance throughout the exhibit. Dignitaries

like Governor Punjab, Deputy Chairman

Senate, Education Minister Khyber Pakhtun

Khua, Senator Durrani, Anchor Geo News

Muhammad Malik, and Dr

the stall and took keen interest in projects.


(SCME), Development of Light Weight Three

Stroke Slim Car (E&ME), Telehealth

Care (SEECS), Engine Blow By Monitoring

System for automotive Industry (SMME), Fuel

Monitoring System (SEECS), Ground

Surveillance Radar (E&ME), Health Life

Horizon (SEECS), Solar-Run Water Pumping

Facility (E&ME), Automated Quality Control for

Football Industry (SMME), Prosthetic Limb

(E&ME), Jatropha Biodiesel (SCME) and Solar

rid Water Heating System (E&ME) through

RIC Directorate in coordination with NUST

Science Society. Society Secretary Osama

Hasan (SCME) was present with members

Arshad (SCEE), Muhammad Ahmed

(SCME), Usama Malik (SMME) and Umair

great deal of coverage and

importance throughout the exhibit. Dignitaries

like Governor Punjab, Deputy Chairman

Senate, Education Minister Khyber Pakhtun

Khua, Senator Durrani, Anchor Geo News

and Dr. Maria Sultan visited

the stall and took keen interest in projects.

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10 Financial Summary

10.1 Fiscal Revenue

Particulars

Fiscal Revenue:

From HQ NUST

Self Generation

Particulars

Sponsorships

Students

Miscellaneous

Total Self Generation

Series1

210000

220000

230000

240000

250000

260000

270000

Pa

kis

tan

i R

up

ee

s


Amount Remarks

Fiscal Revenue: 494,785 Nearly 0.5 Million PKR

From HQ NUST 230,000 46 %

Self Generation 264,785 54 %

Figure 4 Source Breakup

Particulars Amount Remarks

Sponsorships 132,585 50 %

107,600 41 %

Miscellaneous 24,600 9 %

Generation 264,785

HQ NUST Self Generation

230000 264785


Remarks

Million PKR

46 %

54 %

Remarks

50 %

41 %

9 %

Self Generation

264785

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10.2 HQ Fund Event Breakup

Astronomy Night

TechTalk

MTS

SyTek

GIKI

Psi Fi

Students

0

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

120000

140000

160000


Figure 5 Self Generation Breakup

Activity Amount

Astronomy Night 20000

TechTalk 10000

MTS 10000

SyTek 150000

GIKI 30000

Psi Fi 10000

Sponsorship

50%Students

41%

Miscellaneous

9%


Amount

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10.3 Sytek Funding Breakup

Generation


Particulars Amount

HQ NUST 150000

Self Generation 264785

Figure 6 Sytek Funding Breakup

HQ NUST

36%

Self

Generation

64%



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11 Press Highlights

1. Astronomy Night Organized at NUST – THE NEW – January 9

2. Students queue to have a look at Jupiter – THE NEWS – January 10

3. Gazing into Space – The Express Tribune – January 10

4. Technical Talk on “Unmanned Aerial Systems” held at NUST – March 27

5. Mubarakmand’s Lecture at NUST – THE NEWS – April 19

6. Students urged to excel in Science and Technology – THE NEWS – April 20

7. Efficient Use of Natural Resources a must : Dr. Samar – The Nation – April 20

8. Inter-NUST Science Olympiad – THE NEWS – May 7

9. Science Olympiad ends at NUST – THE NEWS – May 11

Mentioned

NUST 32

NUST Science Society 11

H-12 campus 05


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12 Publicity Strategy

12.1 Electronic Media

• Bulletin Boards

Event promotion video providing details about the event format, time, venue and date to be held

serves as an information and invitation to all NUST family.

• Facebook Page

Facebook page serves as the key source of sharing and promoting the event. Relevant information

and media is shared along with updates being posted at regular intervals.

• Online Event

Creating online event becomes a central point of expression and sharing about the event. All

particular details are mention and contact numbers are provided on online events.

• Blogging

Pre-event write ups share the readers about the upcoming event, its format and learning

opportunities. Irnustian.com is used to publish the information online.

12.2 Print Media

• Banners

Event banners are placed at University entrance (Gate 1/10) and Cafeteria (Concordia 1/2). These

attract the maximum target audience to the event

• Posters

Posters are placed on notice boards of each school, student affairs division soft boards in each hostel

and cafeteria.

• Brochures / Leaflets

An informative brochure is published and distributed before the event. It promotes the event as well

as shares the knowledge which is pre requisite to the activity planned.


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• Invitations

Students and faculty are shared invitation to the event. Invitation flyers are pasted on Café tables for

students and delivered to faculty offices for teachers.

12.3 Post – Event Publicity

• Pictures Sharing

Event pictures are shared on facebook page with the followers after each event. Appropriate

information is also added to the album

• Press Release

Stress is given on effective newspaper coverage of the event as it brings not just name to society but

also university. Tag words like NUST, NUST Science Society, H-12 campus are always mentioned.

• Blog posts

Event write up is published online in to benefit students who could not make it to the event.


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Society promotion material – Banners, posters, brochure, invites

Compiled by

Osama Hasan

Secretary �UST Science Society

Through support of

Husnain Arshad – Director Technical

Minaam William – Director Finance

Fatima Khalid – Director Publications

NUST Science Society Secretariat

School of Chemical and Materials Engineering (SCME)

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

H-12, Islamabad

Phone: 051-90855001

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: facebook.com/nustsciencesociety

Documents

NUST Science Society - Annual Report 2010-11