At the inaugural session of the Geoweek 2019
Geoweek 2022
We are back with the popular Geoweek, the week-long event conducted under the auspices of the “Geoscience for All” initiative, a volunteer initiative of professional Earth Scientists to promote Earth Literacy – translating information on Earth science into a language and learning that can be understood by the common man. This year, the Geoweek is being co-hosted with Nowrosjee Wadia College.
A week full of learning and fun activities…this year’s Geoweek will be held from 26th to 31st of October 2023 at the Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune 411001 and other locations. As usual, the week will see a range of activities like Talks, Exhibitions, Contests, workshops and much more…
The highlight of the week is an exhibition which is held for three days at the Tata Assembly Hall, Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune 411001. The exhibition will showcase rocks, minerals and fossils not only from India, but also from other places across the world. It also features an exhibition of installations pertaining to the year’s theme.
All contests, exhibits and installations are based on the annual theme.
This year’s theme - “Earth Science - Exploring our Planet, Empowering our Future" highlights the significance of Earth science in achieving the goal of understanding and preserving our planet while also creating a better future for humanity. It emphasizes the vital role of Earth science in our quest to comprehend and safeguard our planet while working towards a better future for humanity.
ACTIVITIES IN THIS YEAR'S GEOWEEK
GEO-EX 2023 - THE EXHIBITION
The GEO-EX, will be held for three days from 26th to 28th October 2023. This year the exhibition will be held in the Tata Assembly Hall of Nowrosjee Wadia Collège. The exhibition showcases rocks, minerals, fossils not only from India, but also from other places across the world. It also features an exhibition of installations pertaining to the year’s theme.
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GEOART (DRAWING & PAINTING) CONTEST
This year we bring back the Art Contest but with a difference. This time it will be live. Participants will need to create an artwork (drawings or painting) related to this year’s theme at the venue. The contest is open to all irrespective of age. We will feature a virtual display of selected artwork. The on-the-spot contest will be held on 27th October 2023 at 11:00 am at the Tata Assembly hall, Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune.
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GEOSNAP
The International Photo Contest. Open to all individuals across the world. The top 25 selected photographs will be displayed virtually. Like in all other contests, theme is Exploring our Planet, Empowering our Future.
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GEOTALES
The creative writing contest: This year we bring to you a novel contest - creative writing related to the Earth and this year’s theme - “Earth Science - Exploring our Planet, Empowering our Future". Once again, this is open to all. The top entries will be posted online on our website.
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GEOTRAIL
The geological field trip. Weather permitting, the ever-popular field trip to places of Geological interest will once again be a part of the Geoweek 2023. The trip will include visits to some of the geologically interesting sites around Pune. The tour will have qualified & professional geologists as Guides. Travel to site location will be by bus.
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ROCK ART
Let your originality & creativity shine and capture the beauty within your creations. Join us in this artistic exploration, on a new medium - ROCK PEBBLES. Let your passion and talent transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. The on-the-spot contest will be held on 27th October 2023 at 12:00 noon at the Tata Assembly hall, Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune.
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MAPS & ME
In this workshop we explore the basics of maps, satellite images and digital maps and how we find our direction. We will look at the science in finding a location and learn more about the digital maps and their myriad applications.
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