GIKI musters science geeks

Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) recently held the 13th All Pakistan Science Fair 2012. The three-day mega science event, which included science marathon, technology exhibition and musical gala, was organised by the GIKI Science Society. The event was formally inaugurated by the GIKI Science Society President Abdul Mooed Niazi. ‘The Science Marathon’, a fun-filled activity, offered an opportunity to all participants to explore the GIKI campus and know more about the prestigious educational institute. ‘The Science Contest’, a fun and learning activity was started with kasoti in which participants showed their keen interest by answering tricky and clever science related questions. While in the second session of the Science Contest, participants made a self-propelling boat from a few straws, pencils and rubber bands. Dr Shaukat Hameed Khan, Executive Director of Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan (SOPREST), who was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony, lauded the efforts of the students.