The International Muslim Association of Scientists and Engineers (IMASE) are holding their fourth research colloquium in London, on Saturday 23rd June 2007.
Are you a Muslim researcher?
Thinking about pursuing research?Following the success of our previous colloquia the International Muslim Association of Scientists and Engineers invites you once again to join us for our Summer 2007 Colloquium this June.
The objective of the research colloquium is to reap the collective benefits of bringing together researchers within a Muslim environment. Muslim Society continues to undervalue study at the higher levels and the communication of research within its fold.
Whether you are an established academic, a PhD student or someone thinking of pursuing research, this is a chance for you to present your findings to other researchers within an Islamic environment. Your subject area could be in ANY discipline; Maths, Biology, History, Art, Tafsir or even Archaeology; we would like to hear from you.
If you would like to take part, have any questions about IMASE or how to pitch your presentation please e-mail us on info(at)imase(dot)org
For more details on time and location, please click here.
IMASE are also offering help to academic researchers in other parts of the world to set up their own colloquia.
If you haven’t already done so, please enter your details in their Global Expertise Database.
Sounds interesting, however what do they mean by raising the level of ‘islamic thought’ among scientists and engineers… is it a case that scientists and engineers are forgeting their religion and are engaged in activities that are somehow wrong? or are they wanting to encourage more ‘science and islam’ type of research?
I think it is a bit of both, loolt.
There are indeed people who are making the wrong kind of sacrifices, in order to get ahead in their careers (this happens in all walks of life, not just science and tech).
I don’t think IMASE necessarily want more “Islamic science”, but rather, they want to encourage Muslims to use their skills to help Islamic causes. Examples of this are doctors who went out to Pakistan after the earthquake to give medical aid, and engineers who helped (and are still helping) in the reconstruction after the 2004 Asian Tsunami. Long-term assistance is also required in the fight against global poverty, and disease, and in the establishment of fair trade practices, sound environmental policies, etc. These are “universal” causes, but as Muslims, we need to work extra hard and become leaders in tackling such global issues, inshallah.
Details of other IMASE initiatives can be found here.