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The promotion of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) is
imperative as government begins to position Trinidad and Tobago to
attain sustainable development through the elimination of poverty,
improvement in the quality of life of all citizens, and the creation
of a diversified knowledge-based economy fuelled by the creative
abilities of citizens. Underpinning this goal is environmental
sustainability, improved security and safety, and the development of
high-level indigenous capacity to produce, adapt, transfer and
actively use new scientific and technological knowledge
- in short to innovate and invent.
Government's
strategy to achieve sustainable development for all entails the
thrust to improve citizen's access to and uptake of relevant,
high-quality education moving seamlessly from pre-school to higher
education; to enhance citizens' capacity to think critically,
problem solve, and innovate; to strengthen technical and vocational
education; and to encourage greater productivity and innovation in
all sectors. A core component of the strategy also involves
developing a cohesive, well-articulated national system of
innovation supported by a first-rate human resource capability in
STI at national research institutions, such as CARIRI, the St.
Augustine Campus of The University of the West Indies and The
University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) . Driven by appropriate
stimuli coming from enterprises, they will supply research and
development for the marketplace.
NIHERST is expected to be restructured to support
government's new thrust in the above areas. Currently the institute
plays a role in science policy formulation through the maintenance
of time series data on STI indicators, the conduct of sector
innovation surveys, foresight case studies , the issuing of awards
for STI, and the dissemination of information on research, training
and knowledge - sharing opportunities. |
What's On
Caribbean-wide Science and Agriculture Film and Video Competition-
Targeting Young Professionals
A Caribbean Agriculture and Science Film and Video
Competition will be launched in July 2010 as a mechanism to promote
the importance of science, technology and innovation for improving
agricultural performance and supporting economic development. The
Awards ceremony will be held in July 2011. The competition encourages
creative, technology savvy young professionals (persons 18-35 years)
with passion for communicating ideas
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Caribbean Women in Science & Technology
The Caribbean Women in S&T project seeks to
research, document and promote public awareness of the works and
accomplishments of outstanding Caribbean women in the field of S&T.
The project will document their life, their areas of research and
their achievements
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Trinidad and Tobago Icons in Science and Technology, Volume
2
Completed during the last quarter of 2009, Trinidad
and Tobago Icons in Science and Technology Volume II pays tribute to
the world class expertise of nationals of Trinidad and Tobago and
persons who have made this country their home. It features pioneers
who made outstanding contributions to our rich heritage in science,
technology and innovation
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Caribbean Icons in Science, Technology &
Innovation Volume 2
The publication features profiles of 38 outstanding
men and women. These achievers represent 11 countries in the
Caribbean, and their stories span more than 150 years of Caribbean
history
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2010 CTA Annual Seminar Website Launched
In November, water management experts from all over
the world will gather in South Africa for one week from 22-26 November
for CTA’s annual seminar. This year, the theme is “Closing the
Knowledge Gap: Integrated Water Management for Sustainable
Agriculture”. Until then, you will find all the information you need
on the seminar website at
http://annualseminar2010.cta.int. On the site, launched this week,
you can find information on the seminar themes and outputs, the
registration form, the call for papers and links to previous seminars.
Bookmark the site and keep checking it often to find out what is
happening and to contribute to the discussions.
ICGEB
The ICGEB recently launched a new feature on its
website for the sharing of knowledge across its membership. It
provides access to the numerous presentations given annually through
its International Seminar Program at the Trieste Component.The new
feature covers registering and broadcasting presentations at ICGEB
Trieste, and Podcasts are now available for download on the ICGEB Web
site at
http://www.icgeb.org/seminars.html
S&T News
Scientists Breed 'Miracle' Tomato Lines For Mass Production Of Miraculin
Miraculin is a glycoprotein, a molecule involved in
immune responses of the body. It was first extracted from the miracle fruit
(Richadella dulcifica). The taste of miraculin is not sweet but it
transforms any sour flavor into sweet taste
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