STAFF REPORT IBD: The International Traveling Expo “Its all about Chemistry” has recently been arranged at the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) by the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Islamabad, and Scientific, Technical, Industrial and Cultural Centre (CCSTI), France.
Purpose of the event was to provide a first-hand picture of the role of Chemistry in our daily life to students and general public and also increase the interest of young people in chemistry and the generate enthusiasm among students for take chemistry as a subject of their studies.
It is to be mentioned here that the expo has started its journey from January from Karachi and after travelling through Tandojam, Khairpur, DG. Khan, Multan, Lahore, Mansehra, Peshawar and Swat has reached Islamabad from where it would travel to Sibbi and conclude in Quetta.
Chemistry is an exciting experimental science which makes us to understand our world and make our life easier. It is scientific study of matter, its properties and interactions with other matters and energy.
Study of Chemistry is critical in addressing challenges such as global climate change, in providing sustainable sources of clean water, food energy and in wellbeing of all people.
The science of chemistry and its applications produce medicines, fuels, metals and virtually all other manufactured products.