The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is fostering stronger stakeholder collaborations to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education across Jamaica. Coordinator for the SRC’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Leigia Hall, told JIS News that the collaborations are important to its mandate of popularising science and technology among the youth. “The SRC is committed to playing its part in...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has highlighted the importance of partnerships in building a robust research and innovation ecosystem to propel the country into a knowledge-based economy. He noted that even as the Administration invests in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, scientific research and building a digital infrastructure, focus is also being placed...

The Government of Jamaica is actively employing nuclear technology to enhance the shelf life of agricultural produce such as ginger, coffee, and pimento. Principal Director of Science in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport, Dr. Natwaine Gardner, in making the disclosure, said that the objective is to reduce spoilage, increase the longevity of the produce and generate greater...

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is preparing to establish a non-destructive (NDT) testing nuclear energy lab. A non-destructive testing lab is a facility where materials, components, or structures are examined for defects or flaws using techniques that do not damage the item being tested, allowing for evaluation of its integrity without altering its functionality. Speaking at a recent JIS Think...

The Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) popular meat processing service will be available to the public for the upcoming Yuletide season. Persons are encouraged to take advantage of the expert smoking service at the SRC’s Old Hope Road facility in Kingston to prepare their favourite cuts of meat for the holiday table. Process Development Manager at the SRC, Arlando Dunkley, said...

As Science and Technology Month celebrations continue, the Scientific Research Council (SRC) will stage its third business development and opportunities exposition on November 28. Dubbed, ‘SRC on Show’, the event is slated for the Hope Gardens playfield in Kingston, beginning 10:00 a.m. Divisional Manager for Marketing and Corporate Communications at the SRC, Carolyn Rose Miller, told JIS News that this...

Students, teachers, members of the science community and the general public are invited to participate in the Science in the Park exhibition on Thursday (November 21). The event is being staged by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) at Emancipation Park in New Kingston under the theme: ‘Science for A Better Life’. Coordinator for the SRC’s Science and Technology Education Unit,...