"Science for All"
According to the Science and Technology Development Act No.11 of 1994 one of the main functions of the NSF is to popularise science amongst the people.
Main programmes
- Establishing School and University Science Societies
- Conducting science competitions
- Publishing books and magazines in topics of importance
- Developing science communication tools & conducting programmes
- Training Science Communicators
- Facilitating Science Popularization and STEM activities
- Providing recognition for science popularization/promoting science
NSF Award for Teachers
NSF Science Popularization Award for media personnel and media institutions.
- Celebration of World Science Day
Contact
Dr P.R.M.P. Dilrukshi (Head of the Division)
Principal Scientific Officer
Ext: 180
Direct No: +940112209509
Email: dilrukshi@nsf.gov.lk
Important events
A meeting on - ‘How to help building a creative and Innovative Nation’
A meeting on ‘How to help building a creative and Innovative Nation’
With the new education reforms planned by the government targeting to build up a student centered Education System in place of E...
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Science Research Projects Competition (SRPC) - 2019
The final round of the Science Research Projects Competition 2019 was held on the 12th February 2020 in the NSF Auditorium. Prof. Ranjith Senaratne, the Chairman of the NSF, inaugurated the session wi...
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Exploring Knowledge on Blockchain Technologies
Blockchain technology has attracted extensive attention in the recent past in Sri Lanka. It is a simple and decentralized method of passing information in fully automated and safe manner and can be ap...
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