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Want to help build a Science
Museum in Yazd?
The
Zirakzadeh Science Foundation a non profit and non governmental organization
is interested to build a Science Center and a Water Clock Project in the city of
Yazd. The Foundation has presented the proposals for the two projects to several
resources in Yazd, unfortunately
despite numerous follow ups there has not been any real action from any one in
Yazd to move the projects forward. The Zirakzadeh Science Foundation is very
serious and motivated to allocate a portion of its resources and knowledge to
implement the projects which are briefly outlined below :
- Science Center in Yazd: similar to three built
in southern Tehran and one each in Babol, Mobarakeh and Ahvaz. The goal
is to create centers for the propagation of science and technology to
children, young adults and all those interested in the sciences. The
Foundation seeks to provide opportunities for hands-on experience and
first-hand observation of scientific principals and technological advances.
The visitors to the Foundation's science exhibitions can learn about basic
scientific principals and experimental technology, using instruments
and designs developed entirely in Iran, following guidelines gleaned
from different foreign science museums as well as local Iranian experts
and educators. The Foundation's exhibits combine the bases of modern
science, such as Foucault's Pendulum, Newton's light experiments, and
Faraday's batteries, with the most modern advances such as classes in computer
sciences, aerodynamics, space exploration and molecular biology.
- Water Clock Revival Project: The second project
involves the building of a waterclock in Meydan-e
Vaght-o Sa'at (the Date and Time square), which is near the Jamea mosque (Masjed-e
Jamea). There has been a water clock there for about a thousand years which
showed the date and the time. Such clocks have been mentioned in the works
of Islamic scientists like Jazari. Jazari's book on the subject has been
translated into English by one Dr. Hill. He also constructed one of the
designs in 1976 for the Science Museum of London. The Zirakzadeh Science
Foundation wants to build one and put it in the square. This would have the benefit of reviving a city landmark (and giving back the meaning to the
name of the square), this could make people interested in their
history, science, and math, and could boost the tourist attraction of
the city.
The
Zirakzadeh Science Foundation is looking for help to find the contact(s) who can
help implement these valuable projects as soon as possible. If you or anyone you know
can assist the Foundation or can put them in contact with the people who can
make the project happen please send an email to the Foundation's contact in Iran:Mr. Ali Parsa or
for more information visit Zirakzadeh
Science Foundation's Web Site . Your
assistance or feedback will be highly appreciated.
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