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Caribbean Youth Science Forum 2013

The Caribbean Youth Science Forum (CYSF) is a regional event that brings together over two hundred (200) Sixth Form Science students from the Caribbean for a full week of educational, social and cultural activities. CYSF aims to inspire and encourage students to pursue advanced studies and careers in STI. Register to participate today, deadline for registration is Friday May 31st 2013   >>>

Survey on Environmental Awareness and Practices, 2013

The National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) is conducting a household survey on environmental awareness and practices during the period April/May, 2013. This study is the second of its kind to be conducted by NIHERST as a similar study was undertaken in 2008. >>>

International Conference on Science and Technology for Economic Diversification (INSCITED) 2013

The National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST), Trinidad and Tobago, the Organization of American States (OAS) and CSIR-National Institute of Science Technology & Development Studies (NISTADS), India, invites you to participate in their first joint conference entitled International Conference on Science and Technology for Economic Diversification-INSCITED-2013. >>>

NIHERST Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology

The NIHERST Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology seek to recognise and reward nationals for outstanding achievements in science and technology, to provide positive role models for our youth to emulate, and to record our scientific heritage. In 2013, NIHERST, together with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS), will be presenting these awards in: Engineering, Natural Science, Medical Science, Applied Science and Technology, and Technological Innovation in Arts and Culture. There are also two awards, Junior Scientist and Junior Engineer, for persons under the age of 35 years with exceptional abilities and achievements. Nominations for the awards will be closed on Monday June 10th 2013. >>>

Prime Minister's Awards for Scientific Ingenuity

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Scientific Ingenuity is a biennial, competitive scheme that was introduced in 2000 to augment and highlight the intrinsic creativity of the people of Trinidad and Tobago, specifically in the realm of science and technology. It recognises and rewards persons from all walks of life who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in this arena. >>>