The Final report of Scientists Day, 10/03/2013

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The Final report of Scientists Day celebrated by our colleagues in NAYS (National Academy of Young Scientists of Pakistan).

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“Bridging the gap between young and senior scientists” is a very good theme to be adopted for this year’s NAYS scientists’ day as far as this bridge is much needed especially in our Islamic countries. Senior scientists could play a vital role in mentorship, guidance and especially in sustainability of the scientific community and its research and scientific outputs. Young scientists can learn from the success stories of senior scientists but also from their failures stories to avoid duplicating works and innovate in what senior scientists could not achieve yet.

This bridge or collaboration can be also concretized in working together in projects to which senior scientists can bring their experience and know-how, while young scientists can bring fresh ideas and their energy and enthusiasm. To achieve that aim, transparency, information flow and know-how sharing (e.g: national science information system) as well as a good governance of the science & research sector as a whole should be the best tools. Hopefully, networks and association such as the National Academy of Young Scientists (NAYS) of Pakistan, Global Young Academy (GYA), and the Arab World Association of Young Scientists (ArabWAYS) among others offer good opportunities and represent excellent platforms and environment to make the bridge between young and senior scientists cohesive and strong.

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Dr. Jauad EL KHARRAZ,
Information & Data RESPONSIBLE of the Euro-Mediterranean Information System, Water sector (France)– General Secretary of Arab World Association of Young Scientists– Expert Evaluator at European Commission DG Research & Innovation– Researcher at the Global Change Unit (University of Valencia, Spain)Arab World Association of Young Scientists (ArabWAYS)