Call for EOI for MILSET ESI, Mexico!

MILSET Expo Sciences International 2023 will be held From October 21 to 27, 2023 at the Mazatlán Convention Center, Sinaloa, Mexico. You can now submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) until June 7, 2023. For more information, call us@9843708248 or email us.

We are pleased to announce ‘𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐄𝐎𝐈)’ from Nepali nationals/students, age 9-25 years, for the MILSET Expo Sciences International to be held in Mazatlan, Mexico during October 21-27, 2023. #NASONepal #MILSET #ESI2023 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐨𝐈?

  • Cover Letter
  • One Page project idea (if any)
  • Scan of your passport/Citizenship/Minor Certificate
  • Resume/CV

Submission deadline (extended): 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

Click here for project categories avaiilable for the MILSET Expo Sciences International 2023.

You must submit your documents to info(at)nepalastronomicalsociety.org with subject line: 𝐄𝐨𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐄𝐒𝐈𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑- 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞

About MILSET:

The International Movement for Leisure Activities in Science and Technology (MILSET) is a non-governmental, non-profit and politically independent organisation. It aims at developing scientific culture among young people through the organisation of science-and-technology programmes, including science fairs, science camps, congresses and other activities of high quality. Its continuous growth has led to the formation of several regional branches to foster stronger development and deeper connection with organisations all around the world. 

MILSET Africa 
MILSET AMLAT 
MILSET Asia 
MILSET Europe 
MILSET NORAM 
MILSET Vostok

Nepal Astronomical Society joined MISLET Asia as a member in February 2022 and is now accredited to participate in different programs organised by the MILSET community.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬?

Expo-Sciences are non-competitive multicultural exhibitions that showcase STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) projects developed by children and youth from around the world, as well as interactive exhibits by STEAM-related institutions. It includes cultural and scientific visits, leisure activities, workshops, and conferences. National youth STEAM programme leaders meet to share and discuss best practices in STEAM promotion and education.

Being a member of the MILSET, Nepal Astronomical Society selects students to participate in any or all of them, provided accreditation is received. MILSET Expo Sciences International takes place every odd year.

The project categories may be different but they will be covering a wide range of Science and Technology related projects.

MILSET Expo Sciences has four different age categories which allows students of different levels to work in themes or projects. They are:

9-12 years
13-15 years
16-19 years
20-25 years

Interested students can apply to one of these age categories during the Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) prior to each MILSET Expo Sciences to join the delegation from Nepal.

About the selection process:

The selection process has two different stages namely Expression of Interest (EOI) and interview. During each MILSET Expo Sciences, Nepal Astronomical Society calls for the Expression of Interest (EoI) from the Nepali students interested and eligible for one of the age categories listed above. Then, it will review each of the applications carefully and invite selected students for the interview. If selected through an interview then he or she will be teamed up with other selected participants with matching interests/projects.

What would be submitted in EoI?

  • Cover Letter
  • One Page project idea (if any)
  • Scan of your passport/Citizenship/Minor Certificate
  • Resume/CV

Interested and eligible students should not miss the submission deadlines each announcement! If missed, he or she has to wait for another year to apply! So, one should start preparing their application before the deadline! The documents must be submitted to the designated email address with the instruction provided.

Mentorship/Guidance/Projects:

Selected students will be provided mentorship, support and guidance for their projects. The mentorship runs around 4-8 weeks once or twice a week depending on theme and time constraints related to the projects. 

During the Expo Sciences:

Selected students must follow the rules and regulations set by Nepal Astronomical Society and consult for any issues with the head of delegation or supervisor/s.  As the delegation head will be responsible for any consequences, the selection team will be considering your values participating at the event during the review of EOI and interview. Activities without the consent of the head of delegation or supervisors are not expected during the program as it is a regional/international program to preserve the dignity of the country you are representing at such a forum.

Achievements

  • Nepal participated in the MILSET Expo Sciences Europe 2022 (ESE2022) which was held in Suceava, Romania during July 24-30, 2022.  It will be jointly organised by MILSET Europe, MILSET Romania and Cygnus.
  • Nepal participated in the MILSET Expo Sciences Asia 2022 (ESA2022) which was held in Dubai, UAE during February 20-26, 2022.  MILSET Expo Sciences Asia was co-organised  by Emirates Science Club and The Cultural and Scientific Association.