Rekindling love for science at the Magnifi-Science Exhibition

Three-day exhibition aimed at promoting culture of science, critical thinking

KARACHI: Fifteen thousand students, teachers and other residents of the city attended the Magnifi-Science Exhibition 2017 on Friday.

The exhibition, organised by The Dawood Foundation, is a collective effort by corporations, public sector organisations, academia, entrepreneurs and specialists in various science fields to promote the culture of science, technology and critical thinking in the country.

The three-day exhibition will continue till tomorrow (Sunday). The event was divided into four themes – basic science, science of technology, earth science and health science. Each theme features various related activities such as interactive session, exhibits, educational games, talks by experts and the showcasing of different innovative models made by participating organisations and educational institutions.

The event was also attended by Governor Mohammad Zubair.

Some universities set up their own stalls, exhibiting various projects. PHOTO: ATHAR KHAN/EXPRESS

“It has become important for us as a nation to rekindle the love of science in our youth and promote critical thinking amongst them,” said The Dawood Foundation Chief Executive Officer Sabrina Dawood. “Such learning spaces in Karachi are extremely important where anyone and everyone can come to learn, imagine and explore,” she explained. “The Magnifi-Science exhibition features fun, interactive exhibits to foster learning amongst students. Each exhibit aims to stimulate visitors’ curiosity, leading them to learn and retain simple but important scientific knowledge,” she added.

Interesting features of the exhibition included a working 3D exhibit of a coal power plant by Hubco and Pakistan’s largest dump truck, which was brought by Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company.

The basic science theme included interactive science games for students to play, such as building their own toy cars and testing them on a mini track.



The science and technology theme hosted science-related organisations that let students dabble with robotics, augmented reality games, 3D printing technology and other projects. The earth science section featured organisations and projects dealing with power generation, garbage recycling and environmental degradation. WWF-Pakistan and IUCN hosted discussions with students on environmental issues and ways to deal with them.

The health science section featured medical universities and professionals who hosted interactive session on health-related topics. Aga Khan University displayed a high-fidelity simulator used to practice operations and Ziauddin University brought a number of exhibits and displays regarding health sciences. Digital medical services such as Sehat Kahani hosted doctors via video calls, who conducted virtual examinations of visitors.