Introduction:
As part of the activities under the "Science in the Public Service" Campaign, the symposium is organized in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institution of Science. The purpose of the symposium is to enhance understanding of the achievements and application of science and technology by government departments in the provision of public service. Over 10 senior professionals in the civil service will deliver talks during the one-day symposium. The event is also a platform for professionals and scientists of different disciplines to get together and discuss issues and co-operation areas that may have positive impact on the application of science and technology in Hong Kong.

Target participants:
Open to all. We envisage that the tertiary education sector, graduate students, and professionals in the private sector and the civil service would be interested. Secondary school teachers, students from tertiary institutes, and technical staff in relevant disciplines are also welcome.

Date and Time:
8:45 am - 5:25 pm, 27 April 2006 (Thursday)

Venue:
Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum,
2 Science Museum Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon.

Speakers:
Please see programme below.

Language:
Presentation in Cantonese (except for English-speaking presenter).

Programme:

0845	Registration and reception
0900	Speech by Officiating Guest of Honour, Secretary for Commerce, Industry and Technology, Mr. Joseph Wong Wing-ping, JP
0910	Welcoming speech by Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the "Science in the Public Service" Campaign, Dr. Lee Boon-ying
0915	Opening remark by President of the Hong Kong Institution of Science, Prof. Allen Chwang
0925	The application of information technology in landslide risk management Ir Sammy Cheung, Geotechnical Engineer Civil Engineering and Development Department
0945	Exploitation of information technologies to deliver quality service at a lower cost Mr. Ho Kwok-wah, Principal Immigration Officer Immigration Department
1005	Nowcasting - the means for meeting the severe weather challenge Mr. Yeung Hon-yin, Scientific Officer Hong Kong Observatory
1025	Q & A Session
1035	Tea Break
1100	Visualization of complex noise environment by virtual reality technologies Dr. Law Chi-wing, Environmental Protection Officer Environmental Protection Department
1120	Sustainable building construction Mr. Anthony Wilson, Chief Architect Architectural Services Department
1140	Climate forecasting - what the temperature and rainfall in Hong Kong are going to be like in 100 years? Mr. Leung Yin-kong, Scientific Officer Hong Kong Observatory
1200	Cross-boundary traffic prediction - a dynamic approach Mrs. Sorais Lee, Chief Town Planner Planning Department
1220	Q & A Session
1230	Lunch Break
1400	Chemical metrology in Hong Kong Dr. Wong Siu-kay, Chemist Government Laboratory
1420	Application of modern technology in food safety : chloropropanols in sauces Dr. Chung Wai-cheung, Senior Chemist Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
1440	Integrated information display for air traffic control applications Mr. Leung Woon-yin, Assistant Director-General Civil Aviation Department
1500	Application of GIS techniques in Hong Kong's population census Ms Annie Chan Yuen-wai, Senior Statistician Census and Statistics Department
1520	Q & A Session
1530	Tea Break
1555	The challenge of air quality modelling in HK Dr. Christopher Fung, Senior Environmental Protection Officer Environmental Protection Department
1615	Windshear - its detection and alerting Dr. Li Ping-wah, Scientific Officer Hong Kong Observatory
1635	Electrical measurement standards based on quantum phenomena Mr. Dennis Lee, Electronic Engineer Innovation and Technology Commission
1655	The application of numerical modelling in managing our water environment Dr. Lee Hok-shing, Environmental Protection Officer Environmental Protection Department
1715	Q & A Session
1725	Symposium Closed

Registration Fee:
Free of charge.

Lunch:
Buffet lunch will be available at a cost of HK$65 per head (first-come first-serve as places are limited). Please indicate in the registration form whether lunch is required.

Registration:
Download registration form: MS-Word format, PDF format
Deadline for registration is 18 March 2006.

Confirmation of registration will be made on or before 3 April 2006.

Special Arrangement during Inclement Weather:
The symposium will be postponed when Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is still in force after 7 am. Participants will be notified for further arrangement.

Enquiry:
Telephone: 2926 8259
Fax: 2375 3696
E-mail: enquiry@science.gov.hk

Photos:
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Experience Sharing:
Some observations about the Symposium - Census & Statistics Department
Food Safety in the Public Service - Food and Environmental Hygiene Department

Full Paper:
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