Qatar Scientific Club
| Founded | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Government of Qatar |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 25°13′53″N 51°29′4″E / 25.23139°N 51.48444°ECoordinates: 25°13′53″N 51°29′4″E / 25.23139°N 51.48444°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
Area served | Qatar |
Members | 4,100 (2009)[1] |
Key people | Ahmad bin Khalid Al Thani (Chairman) |
| Website | Official website |
Qatar Scientific Club is a non-profit organization based in Qatar. It offers training programs, workshops, and activities in a number of scientific fields.[2]
Mission[edit]
The organization's mission is to create a suitable atmosphere for the practices of scientific hobbies; encourage scientific activities among the younger population, and increase their interest in the sciences.[1]
Background[edit]
The club was established in 1987 under a decree which was issued by the vice chairman of Qatar Youth Welfare higher council as a response to a request which was submitted by twenty-five members. Initially, the club only had two sections which were Electronics and Electricity, however, the number of sections increased as the club members number was growing.[2]
Departments and sections[edit]
The club consists of a number of departments including astronomy, aviation, engineering and others. There is a dedicated Young Scientists department where children can join and participate in different scientific experiments and activities. Due to cultural reasons, female members have a separate department which is called "Scientific Girl Club" and it runs its activities separately from the other main departments; however there is collaboration between these departments.[2]
Community initiatives[edit]
In 2008, the club launched the "Green Computer" project in association with Microsoft. The project sought to recycle outdated and discarded computers from companies and homes so that they can be re-used by peoples of lower income. In 2012, the project received funding by the Commercial Bank of Qatar in the form of a QR200,000 grant, in addition to receiving funding from Microsoft.[3] The project also began extending its operations to other countries the same year.[4]
The QSC conducted a joint-venture with Qatar Science & Technology Park when it co-hosted the "Future Scientist Summer Camp 2010". The main aim of the camp was to explain scientific and technological themes to a predicted 1,000 children between the ages of 6 and 16. It featured interactive exhibits and workshops.[5]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Qatar Yearbook 2009" (PDF). Qatar Embassy in Poland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2015. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "النادي العلمي القطري :: عن النادي" [Qatar Science Club: About the club] (in العربية). Qatar Science Club. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2018.
- ↑ "Green project brings junk PCs back to life". The Peninsula Qatar. 29 September 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ↑ "QSC to donate computers among needy countries". The Peninsula Qatar. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Summer science camp for kids". The Peninsula Qatar. 1 July 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
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