NIHERST offers services to members of the public in the following areas:

  • National Science Centre (NSC)

    NSC aims to advance the levels of scientific and technological literacy in Trinidad and Tobago citizens and the wider Caribbean, by presenting knowledge and experiences of Science and Technology in their most palatable forms. The centre is also noted to promote the understanding and appreciation of the relevance of Science and Technology in everyday living and to foster a culture of creativity and innovation in a manner that is stimulating, equitable and sustainable. Read More

  • Virtual Trips and Tours

    Akin to storytelling, Virtual Tours provide a unique sensory experience, whereby visitors can learn more about the Science Centre via a 360-degree virtual walk-through. Virtual reality videos can enhance any on-site experience. NIHERST is charged to develop these videos which can capture our most exciting exhibits such as the Planetarium, Raging Planet, Virtual World, FabLab and Robomania.

  • Fab Lab

    Digital Fabrication Lab- The Fab Lab is an initiative of the world-renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The facilities aim to provide the local, regional and international population with affordable access to digital fabrication equipment and resource for education, creativity, innovation and professional development. Read More

  • Sci-TechKnoFest

    This grand science festival utilises entertaining and thought-provoking methods to educate the public on selected aspects of science and technology based on a chosen theme. Read More

  • Outreach

    This grand science festival utilises entertaining and thought-provoking methods to educate the public on selected aspects of science and technology based on a chosen theme. Read More

  • Community Science Week (CSW)

    The event aims to promote and advance children and adults’ knowledge and understanding of science, technology and innovation (S.T.I) in order to enable them to make more informed choices about scientific issues and apply new developments in science and technology in their daily lives. Read More

  • Astronomy Nights

    At Astronomy nights’ visitors can enter the AstroZone to enjoy various activities and demonstration that explore the physical universe, space, celestial bodies and highlight special missions and research development. The activities combine innovation, science, technology, engineering and mathematics and are meant to stimulate public awareness of the universe and our observations of the skies and space explorations. Read More

  • Caribbean Youth Science Forum ( CYSF)

    This is a regional event that bring together lower sixth form science students from all over the Caribbean for a full week of educational, social and cultural activities. It is the longest standing non- formal science, technology, engineering and math (S.T.E.M) education programme for nurturing the next generation of scientist and engineers in the region. Read More

  • Vacation Science Camps

    These camps aim to expose its participants to phenomena in the natural physical world as well as provide the necessary tools to develop their capabilities in technological innovation and entrepreneurship in STEM fields.Read More

  • Science Education and Innovation Clubs

    These clubs provide an environment to cultivate students’ curiosity and creativity while teaching them to base their reasoning on evidence and solve problems via interactive and hands-on inquiry and problem-based learning. Content is designed for students to gain critical-thinking abilities and other transferable skills in areas such as research, design, analytics, teamwork and communication.Read More

  • FIRST LEGO League

    The First Lego League (FLL) is a global programme with a presence in 80 countries. The impactful initiative engages children in playful and meaningful learning while helping them to discover the fun in science and technology. The programme utilises theme-based challenges to engage children in creativity, collaboration, research, problem solving and engineering. Read More

  • Teach Me National Students' Innovation Competition

    This competition aims to foster a culture of science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship for primary and secondary school students in Trinidad and Tobago. The competition seeks to recognise and reward student innovators and problem-solvers for their application of scientific knowledge and technological solutions in an effort to solve a problem faced by their community or school.Read More

  • Teachers' Virtual Curriculum Competition

    This is an online competition for all primary school teachers and secondary school Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics teachers. The aim of the competition is to allow the participants to create a series of short video lessons tailored to primary and secondary school curricula, that would support teachers in remote teaching by developing their teaching, digital, and presentation skills and eventually be used as a tool to aid teachers in the classroom. Read More

  • International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

    The centre provides a scientific and education environment of the highest standard and conducts innovation research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. In 2003 Trinidad and Tobago became a member of ICGEB and Cabinet appointed NIHERST its liaison office. Read More

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

    The NASA International Internship Project was developed to facilitate a structured educational exchange among students from Trinidad and Tobago, U.S. interns and visiting university students from abroad, under the mentorship of a member of NASA’s science and engineering workforce. The internship focuses on teamwork, research and creativity. Read More

  • National Youth Science Camp (NYSC)

    This summer program has traditionally been a residential science education program that offers educational forums and recreational activities that encourage the development of thoughtful science leadership. The NYSC experience is offered at no cost to its participants so that selected delegated may attend regardless of their financial status. Read More

  • S&T Policy

    This policy aims to promote the use and application of science and technology across all sectors of our economy and particularly the non-energy sectors targeted for diversification. Read More

  • ST&I Statistics

    The unit’s main function is to collect, compile and disseminate statistics in the field of Science and Technology. Science and technological activities are closely concerned with the generation’s advancement and application of knowledge in all fields of science and technology. Read More

  • Sectoral Innovation Mapping (SIM)

    SIMs have been used in developed and developing countries not only to uncover the challenges to innovation but also to highlight the intensity and types of interactions linking the actors in the specific industry under review. A SIM study is based on the premise that strengthening the role and linkages among actors will positively influence the performance and competitiveness of innovative firms. Read More

  • Rainwater Harvesting Project

    This policy aims to promote the use and application of science and technology across all sectors of our economy and particularly the non-energy sectors targeted for diversification. Read More

  • Teach Me

    This project aims to contribute towards improving the levels of creativity in Trinidad and Tobago by building and strengthening capacities in the areas of Science, Technology and Innovation- specifically Science Education as an enabler for building a quality primary to secondary education system that caters to the diverse needs of 21st century learners. Read More

  • Seismology in Schools

    Adopted from the United Kingdom’s Seismology in Schools Programme, this initiative allows its participants to be trained in analysing real seismic data. It has been highly successful in stimulating students to read physics, mathematics and geography and thus allow them the opportunity the qualify for University courses in the Science and Engineering to meet manpower shortages. Read More

  • Shell Programme

    This policy aims to promote the use and application of science and technology across all sectors of our economy and particularly the non-energy sectors targeted for diversification. Read More

  • Library Services

    NIHERST library service aims to provide a safe haven for all persons who wish to gain a deeper insight from literature that would advance their understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities. The literature also expands into the arena of innovation and technoprenuership.