I am truly privileged and honored to reflect on the remarkable success of the World Space Week organized by the computational Astrophysics lab, NCBC-UET, Karachi, Pakistan. It was an extraordinary event that brought together distinguished individuals who generously shared their time and expertise, inspiring young minds and leaving an indelible impact.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to two esteemed individuals who joined us virtually during this momentous occasion: Dr. Gaeeti Hussain, Head of Science Division, European Space Agency, Netherlands, and Dr. Aquib Moin, a member of the UAE Federal Government's Emirates Space Innovation Group. Their presence and contributions were invaluable, and we are immensely grateful for their support.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our honorable invited speakers, who shared their knowledge and insights, enriching the event with their expertise:
Prof. Dr. Javed Iqbal, Director of the Institute of Space Science and Technology, University of Karachi
Engineer Mehdi Hussain, Co-founder and Director of Mareekh Dynamics
Mr. Shaikh Abdullah, Director of the Earth Science Department, SUPARCO, Karachi
Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Leghari, Divisional Head of Astronomy and Astrophysics Division, SUPARCO, Karachi
Engineer Absar Ahmed Khan, Institute of Space Science and Technology, University of Karachi
I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to the following individuals whose unwavering support contributed significantly to the success of the event: our Director, Muhammad Ali Ismail, PhD, and our dedicated NCBC team members, including Uzair Abid, Talha Zia, Ameer Hamza, Mirza Muzammil, Syed Mustafa, Khuzaima Aziz, Abdul Wasay, and Sohail Makhani. Their hard work and dedication were instrumental in making this event a resounding success.
Furthermore, I would like to acknowledge the students of Happy Home School System - Official and Ziauddin Schools and Colleges who participated in the poster competition, as well as the students of the Institute of Space Science and Technology, University of Karachi, who participated in the project competition. Their enthusiastic participation and creative contributions added immense value to the event.
Lastly, I extend my appreciation to all my students and participants who attended and actively engaged in the event. Your presence and enthusiasm were vital in creating an atmosphere of learning, sharing, and collaboration, making this event a true success.
Once again, thank you to all those who played a part in the World Space Week. Your support and commitment to the field of space exploration and education are truly commendable. Let us continue to inspire and nurture the next generation of space enthusiasts, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and exploration.We received amazing astronomy posters and projects from school and college students for poster and project display at World Space Week 2022 organized by Computational Astrophysics Lab, National Center for Big Data and Cloud Computing, NED-UET, Karachi, Pakistan.
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