Above: CSTEP Research Scientist Jai Asundi explains the goals of a simulation game about traffic management during the Mobilicity symposium while Namrata Mehta, a Srishti student who contributed to the conception and design of the simulation, looks on.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Dr. Anshu Bharadwaj
Director
Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy


14 February 2010


Dear Sir/ Madam,
Subject: Signing of Memorandum

Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology and the Center for Study of Science, Technology, and Policy to Sign Memorandum of Understanding and Forge Institutional Partnership

The Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology(http://srishti.ac.in/) based in Yelahanka and the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP, http://cstep.in ) will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding to articulate a shared platform for collaboration, research, and public engagement on critical issues related to public policy, techno science, and urban and infrastructure development. Directors from both organizations will be present along with other research staff and faculty. Members of the media are invited to share the event which will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 15th at the CSTEP offices in Raja Ramanna Complex, Raj Bhavan Circle, High Grounds, Bangalore.

The scope of this MoU will be to establish a collaborative relationship in subjects where design and media intersect with science and technology to create public engagement and where they are expected to make an impact on economic, ecological, and human development in areas such as energy, infrastructure, health and any other area of mutual interest.

We would like media to cover this event. All press people are invited.

Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Anshu Bharadwaj