Pakistan Innovation Foundation http://pif.org.pk Fri, 23 May 2025 16:55:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.16 66119430 #AI4Med 2.0: Summer School for Doctors, CS Professionals, Students http://pif.org.pk/ai4med2025/ http://pif.org.pk/ai4med2025/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 16:44:43 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=9327 STEMx, PakGPT, PakBio, IGPL & Partners Present

#AI4Med Summer School 2.0 (2025)

After a successful run in 2024, we’re very pleased to announce that #AI4Med Summer School is being organised from early-July to end-August 2025.

The Summer School on Data and AI in Medicine (#AI4Med) seeks to build the capacity of young professionals – young doctors and professionals, medical and computer science students, as well as a select set of others – to develop a thorough understanding of health datasets, their usage, as well as tools, techniques, challenges, and opportunities in the use of health data in Pakistan. The nature and essence of the Summer School is practical and hands-on with only enough theory to make practice accessible and meaningful as well as mentoring and guidance of senior researchers and seasoned practitioners to enable young professionals and learners to explore, develop capabilities, and make deeper connections with the field.

The target audience for the Summer School is the following (in order of priority):

  • Medical (MBBS, BDS, BSN) and CS/AI/Data Science Professionals (1-5 years experience)
  • Graduate Students (PhD, MPH, MS CS, AI and Data Science, etc.)
  • 3/4/5th year Medical, CS/AI/DS Students (or exceptional junior students)
  • Business, Statistics, Mathematics Professionals and Students.

The #AI4Med Summer School shall create a critical mass and a cadre of young professionals who are attuned to and have their hands dirty with the tools, techniques, and problems of health data analytics and AI and many will evolve into either champions of data, analytics, AI and evidence; scholars and practitioners pursuing further education; or seasoned professionals actively working in this emerging area. This will not just address the shortage of high-quality talent in the medium-to-long term but will also begin to make some short-term progress on challenges in health data analytics such as availability of data, and use this to address problems and challenges.

You may apply as an individual seeking a Team, or a Team. Multidisciplinary Teams of 2-3 people comprising at least 1 Medical Professional and 1 CS/DS/AI Professional are encouraged.

This a shortened version of the 2024 programme geared towards a broad orientation of themes followed by Learning through Project work. The Programme will run from first-week of July until 30 August, 2025.

The Programme shall be completely delivered online with opportunities for local meetups in key cities.

The Programme Fee is PKR 17,500 for Students, and PKR 35,000 for Professionals.

Please fill out the following registration form to apply.

#AI4Med 2.0: AI in Medicine for Doctors, CS Professionals, and Students

    PART A: Participant's Background Information

    • PART B: Supervisor/Guardian's Information

    • PART C: ESSAY QUESTIONS - Preparation for #AI4Med

 

Would you recommend one or more of your very bright colleagues to AI4Med Summer School?

 

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]]> http://pif.org.pk/ai4med2025/feed/ 0 9327 Teaching Assistantships for STEMx Bootcamps http://pif.org.pk/teaching-assistantships/ http://pif.org.pk/teaching-assistantships/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 11:05:32 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=9322 Teaching Assistantships for STEMx Bootcamps

 

Teaching Assistantships for STEMx Bootcamps. 

STEMx Teaching Assistantships provide an all-expense-paid opportunity to be part of a STEM Bootcamp – like your own first experience – but in a leadership capacity managing, observing, and reporting on students as well as supporting faculty’s work at the STEM School.

It requires you to have excelled in your first experience at STEM, taken some key learnings from your STEM experience and applied them to your own learning process and life, and be a champion of STEM within your school and community.

But above all STEMx Teaching Assistants are first and foremost the ambassador and embodiment of the kind of graduates STEM School seeks to create!

Kindly fill out this form to apply.

 

STEMx Teaching Assistant: Application Form

    PART A: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

    • Part B: TAship Credentials

 

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]]> http://pif.org.pk/teaching-assistantships/feed/ 0 9322 STEM 3.0: Summer Research Internships http://pif.org.pk/stem3/ http://pif.org.pk/stem3/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:57:53 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=9275 STEMx – STEM School for the World 

Presents

STEMx Summer Internship for High School Students

 

STEM 3.0: Summer Research Internship Programme for High School Students. 

The surest way to get started with developing a research portfolio in your area of interest and/or develop a professional mentoring relationship with a faculty member to gain a recommendation letter in the future.

Programme Dates: June 15 – Aug 15, 2025 (Start and Duration of Programme is flexible)

Programme Duration: 6-8 Weeks (Faculty’s discretion)

Programme Venue: Multiple: On campus, Day-scholar, or Remote (Subject to understanding between Faculty & Student)

Who Can Attend:

(1) STEMx Alums (Preference is given to STEM Alums, though very exceptional non-alums may sometimes be admitted)

(2) 17-19 year olds with advanced knowledge of the subject

We are looking for students with advanced knowledge and maturity to undertake independent (supervised) research in the selected subject. Ideally, the student would know the professor – through interactions during STEMx Bootcamp – or will demonstrate knowledge of his research area and interests and propose a topic for the Summer. The final topic as well as expected outcome (paper, project, prototype, poster, etc.) will be discussed and agreed upon between the student and the faculty in advance.

Programme Fee: None.

STEM3.0 is an unfunded project where STEMx only serves to match-make between the student and the faculty and only provides light overall supervision. STEMx does not charge anything and does not take any responsibility of expenses incurred by the student for travel or related purposes. Any financial arrangement regarding regarding must be discussed and agreed upon with the faculty. Most Faculty may accept day-scholars as Summer Interns (preferred) though some may be able to arrange for hostel accommodation upon advance payment of a daily charge at the hostel.

* May require the candidate to do a couple of interviews with STEMx and the relevant faculty to apply.

 

STEM 3.0: Research Internship Experience for Summer of 2025

    PART A: Student's Background Information

    • PART B: Parent/Guardian's Information

    • PART C: ESSAY QUESTIONS - Preparation for STEM 3.0 (2022)

 

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]]> http://pif.org.pk/stem3/feed/ 0 9275 STEMx BeamLine4Schools Preparatory Sessions http://pif.org.pk/bl4s/ http://pif.org.pk/bl4s/#respond Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:18:56 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=9106 STEMx BeamLine4Schools Preparatory Sessions

STEMx shall support a couple of Teams to participate in the BeamLine4Schools (BL4S) Programme of CERN in 2025. The proposals are due April 1, 2025.

Please register here to participate in the preparatory sessions before Jan 25, 2025. Final selections will be done by Jan 31st and Online Sessions and Mentoring will commence soon after.

 

STEM BL4S Teams: Application Form

    PART A: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

    • Part B: Phys+Math Credentials ... and more

 

Verification

Note: By providing information in this form, you’re agreeing to be contacted, via email, by PIF/STEMx for important updates and future programmes. Your information will remain with PIF/STEMx and will not be shared with any third parties or used for any other purpose than for providing you information for offerings.

]]> http://pif.org.pk/bl4s/feed/ 0 9106 Aspiring Young Scientists Survey (HSFTW24b) http://pif.org.pk/knowthinkscience2/ http://pif.org.pk/knowthinkscience2/#respond Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:53:57 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=9102 ASPIRING YOUNG SCIENTISTS SURVEY

Or (“What do I Know (or Think) about Science?”)

 

Fieldset

  • Please fill out this questionnaire as truthfully as possible. You don't need to provide any information (name, or email address) that would identify you, unless you feel comfortable doing so. For first 4 questions, seek the guidance of your teacher. All remaining questions must be answered independent of your teacher, though you ask him/her to explain the meaning of certain questions, if needed.

    • Biographical Information

    • PART A:

    • Part B:

    • Part C:

    • Section

 

Verification

Note: By providing information in this form, anonymously, you’re agreeing to allow us to use this information for research purposes in relation with the Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship and other related science and education studies. 

]]> http://pif.org.pk/knowthinkscience2/feed/ 0 9102 Aspiring Young Scientists Survey (HSFTW24) http://pif.org.pk/knowthinkscience1/ http://pif.org.pk/knowthinkscience1/#respond Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:52:44 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=9099 ASPIRING YOUNG SCIENTISTS SURVEY

Or (“What do I Know (or Think) about Science?”)

 

Fieldset

  • Please fill out this questionnaire as truthfully as possible. You don't need to provide any information (name, or email address) that would identify you, unless you feel comfortable doing so. For first 4 questions, seek the guidance of your teacher. All remaining questions must be answered independent of your teacher, though you ask him/her to explain the meaning of certain questions, if needed.

    • Biographical Information

    • PART A:

    • Part B:

    • Part C:

    • Section

 

Verification

Note: By providing information in this form, anonymously, you’re agreeing to allow us to use this information for research purposes in relation with the Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship and other related science and education studies. 

]]> http://pif.org.pk/knowthinkscience1/feed/ 0 9099 Holistic Science Teaching: Master Trainer Registration http://pif.org.pk/holistic-science-mastertrainer/ http://pif.org.pk/holistic-science-mastertrainer/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:27:22 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=9079 SCROLL DOWN TO FILL OUT THE FORM TO APPLY FOR HOLISTIC SCIENCE: MASTER TRAINER

 

If you have any questions about filling out this form, please contact: holisticscience.teachers@gmail.com

 

The Master Trainer Programme shall be more intense than the regular Teaching Programme for obvious reasons. It will include 4 modules spread over 6 months as well as a number of assignments/deliverables in the interim. The 4 Modules of the Master Trainer Programme include:

  1. Module 1: Certify on Teach Classroom Observation Tool + Holistic Teach Instrumentby a World Bank Certified Trainer (4days online)
  2. Module 2: Attend Holistic Science Teaching Workshop in Karachiand completion of all Programme Requirements (online, 4+1 days)
  3. Assignment 1: Complete at least 1 Physical Classroom Demo Sessionscoring at least 3.5 out of 5.0 on Holistic Teach Instrument (est: 2 days)
  4. Assignment 2: Remote Evaluation/Observation of Holistic Science Sessionsdone by other Teachers for 3 months. (10 videos observed every 2-3 weeks – 10-12 hours)
  5. Module 3: Giving Holistic Teach Feedback to Teachersby World Bank Certified Trainer (2-days, online)
  6. Assignment 3: Developing Holistic Content– Teacher Trainer + Teacher Support Material (2-4 days, remote)
  7. Module 4: Organising Holistic Science Training Programme within Your School(2-days, remote).
  8. Assignment 4: Submit Teachers’ Reflection Journal(est: 3-5 days).

The programme will run from Dec 6, 2024 till May 31, 2024 and will require an estimated 20-25 days of effort over a 6 month period and may require the nominating schools to partially relieve these Teachers/Teacher Trainers to enable them to complete these modules and meet programme responsibilities satisfactorily. There is no cost of the programme.

Fill out the following form to apply.

Holistic Science Teaching: An International Teachers' Fellowship & Workshop

  • This form is compulsory to apply for Holistic Science Teaching Fellowship and Workshop. It will take between 20-30 minutes to fill out this form properly. Kindly provide us as much information about yourself, your teaching style, and your teaching challenges as possible as this is the only information we have to decide if you're a good fit for the programme. PLEASE DON'T USE CHATGPT OR ANOTHER GENAI TOOL TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS AS THEY PERTAIN TO YOUR EXPERIENCES AND YOUR DIFFICULTIES. In addition to this form, there is also a quick (less than 10 minute) Science Literacy, Attitudes, and Culture Survey which helps us benchmark you against previous applicants. That survey, however, does not contribute to your application and is useful only once you're selected. You will be directed to that survey once you submit this application form. Doing both should not take more than 30 minutes of your time.

    • PART A: STUDENT TEACHER'S BACKGROUND INFORMATION

    • PART B: SUPERVISOR'S INFORMATION

    • PART C: Experience of Implementing Holistic Science Teaching

    • Part D: Quick Questions about Teaching Practice & Science Literacy, Attitude, and Culture

  • Please answer as truthfully as possible. These answers have no bearing on your selection. They are only meant to benchmark how applicants, generally, feel or what they struggle with.
  • INSTRUCTIONS: Once you click to submit, you will be taken to an Online Survey of Science Literacy, Attitudes and Culture on our partner website (muslim-science.com). This survey shall take less than 10 minutes to fill out. It does NOT have any bearing on your selection for this programme (which only requires filling out this form, in-person zoom interview and classroom video recording) but the science survey will be used to benchmark you, anonymously, against prior applicants to the programme.
 

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Note: By providing information in this form, you’re agreeing to be contacted, via email, by PIF/STEMx for important updates and future programmes. Your information will remain with PIF/STEMx and will not be shared with any third parties or used for any other purpose than for providing you information for offerings.

]]> http://pif.org.pk/holistic-science-mastertrainer/feed/ 0 9079 EV Innovation Challenge & Showcase http://pif.org.pk/pakev/ http://pif.org.pk/pakev/#respond Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:28:57 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=8279 Pakistan Innovation Foundation (PIF) 

in collaboration with

NUST College of EME (CEME), Rawalpindi, Build Pakistan Accelerator & Partners

Presents

EV Retrofit & Innovation Challenge & Showcase 2023 @ Emerging Vehicle & Automotive Technology Conference 2023 @ CEME

 

 

 

Register below for an opportunity to showcase at the Conference

and become part of an Industry Collaborative seeking to work together to enhance the competitiveness of Electric Mobility Cluster in Pakistan

 

Nominator's Information

 

Nomination Type

 

Nominee's Primary Contact Information

  • Please provide information for a person we may contact about the nomination. This could be, for example, the nominee, a public relations account representative, or a corporate marketing representative.
 

Nominee Information

 

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]]> http://pif.org.pk/pakev/feed/ 0 8279 STEMx – Alums http://pif.org.pk/stemx-alums/ http://pif.org.pk/stemx-alums/#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:52:23 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=8127 STEMx Alums Whereabouts

Kindly fill out the form to tell us where you are, what are you doing, what interests you, and inspires you most. 🙂

STEM Alums: What, Where, When, Why, and How?

    PART A: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

    • Part B: MORE ABOUT YOURSELF

 

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]]> http://pif.org.pk/stemx-alums/feed/ 0 8127 Best Innovation Case Presentation Contest @ AKU-IED Conference http://pif.org.pk/innovation-case-contest/ http://pif.org.pk/innovation-case-contest/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:12:10 +0000 http://pif.org.pk/?p=8028 Best Case Presentation Contest on Educational Innovations

at The 12th AKU-IED International Conference on Technology, Pedagogy, and Society

(Scroll below to fill out the Nominating form)

 

Pakistan Innovation Foundation, STEMx, and World Science Collaborative Ltd are collaborating with AKU-IED to organize a Best Case Presentation Contest on Educational Innovations alongside the 12th AKU-IED International Conference on Technology, Pedagogy, and Society: Critical Appreciation of the Present and Prospects for Future on Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2023 at Karachi. The purpose of the contest is to crowdsource, document, and validate homegrown organizational and pedagogical innovations in the education space, disseminate best practices, create a dialogue, and help create a national repository of such innovations. The competition seeks to invite entries/nominations in two related categories:

  • Innovative (Teaching) Pedagogies at K-12
  • Innovative Schools and Schooling Models

Most Innovative Teaching Pedagogies may include any innovative and locally designed teaching pedagogies in Language, Arts, or STEM learning that can be demonstrated to have a verifiable impact to the learning and non-learning outcomes of students.

Most Innovative Schools and Schooling Models may include private, public, non-profit, religious, online, homeschooling, or other non-traditional schools and schooling models that have attempted to tackle education differently. The specific innovations may include: innovative ways of organizing, recruiting students, financing, teaching or any innovative mix of curricular and non-curricular activities that can be demonstrated to have made a verifiable difference on educational and non-educational outcomes of the students.

The 3 Best Case Presentations shall win prizes of PKR 150K, 100K, and 50K sponsored by WSCL. Top-10 Educational Innovations shall be written up as Mini-Cases and shared via on/offline platforms.  All invited Educational Innovations (Pedagogies+Schools) shall be documented as part of a national repository and will be available on a website for dissemination and sharing.

The process will comprise of 3 stages:

  1. (Self) Nominate via filling out an online form by June 5, 2023
  2. Initial Screening via desk review and interviews and shortlisting of innovations by July 20, 2023
  3. Submit of Final Case + Powerpoint Presentation by Oct 15, 2023
  4. Case Presentations and Declaration of Winners at AKU-IED Conference on Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2023

The Jury for the Selection of Final Winners shall be announced by Pakistan Innovation Foundation/STEMx and AKU-IED.

An important part of this exercise is to enable Pedagogical and Organisational Innovations to be written in a rigorous and evidence-based manner as Case Studies in Education Innovation and published.

Nominators are requested to be generous in nominating the best possible innovations without worrying about evidence for impact at this stage. It may be possible to look at the need or availability of such evidence and make a decision based on that assessment later. PIF/STEMx shall provide research support for identifying such data and writing of these Case Studies and thus helping create an evidence-based argument for impact.

WSCL/PIF/STEMx shall explore publishing the repository and resulting mini-cases on appropriate platforms with AKU-IED and other partners.

Use the following form to Nominate

 

Nomination Senders Infomation

 

Primary Contact Information of Founder/Head/Supervisor of Nominee Organisation

  • This may be the person under whose advisement you will produce this case study or whose permission may be required to secure data, write or publish it.
 

Substantive Information about the Innovation

 

Verification

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