Science Excursion & Exploration Activities

Science Excursion & Exploration Activities

The Science Excursion involves educational visits to prominent research centres nationwide, offering learning opportunities and practical engagement at multiple locations. There are approximately six tour routes available, and participants are required to pre-register for their preferred tour route in advance.

Institute of Field Robotics (FIBO)

FIBO (Institute of Field Robotics) is a research institute at KMUTT, specializing in robotics and automation systems. It focuses on innovation in industrial, medical, and service robotics, aiming to develop skilled professionals and cutting-edge technologies to meet industry demands.

Activities

Introduction to FIBO, 3D keychain design workshop, exploration of research stations (virtual aquarium, smart factory, AR, and VR), and hands-on assembly and control of a robot arm. Activities may vary based on FIBO’s current research.

Institute of Food Research and Product Development

Institute of Food Research and Product Development (IFRPD) has officially been established since September 30, 1968. IFRPD has contributed as a research organization cover food related works. They assist food industries and small manufacturers by applying technology to develop their products as well as provide technical services to food industries and governmental organizations to solve food problems.

Activities

Introduce the Institute of Food Research and Product Development (IFRPD) and provide an overview of its work. Visit the Food Safety and Quality Assurance department, tour a food production facility, and participate in hands-on training on the development of fermented health foods.

Aromatic farm (AF) Damnoen Saduak, Ratchaburi

Aromatic Farm, A Coconut Farm Becomes An Organic Success
IAromatic Farm has turned a small startup into a prize-winning company that wields an outsized influence in the field of aromatic coconuts. By combining local wisdom with new technology that allows farmers to monitor each tree, the company has become a paragon of sustainability. As a way of repaying the neighboring farmers who taught her their hard-won skills, the founder has turned her business into a learning center featuring nine different agricultural stations that cover everything from waste management to pest control. True to its eco-friendly mission, around 97 percent of the waste that the farm produces is recycled.

Activities

  • Introduction to Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and BCG Economy model
  • Nam Hom Coconut in Thailand
  • Onsite Learning Station in AF (Farm Maintenance .Bio-local control, Coconut processing)
  • Waste value mannagement of Business case : Aromatic farm
  • Bio charcoal production (Biomass selection,Pyrolysis system)
  • Workshop on Biochar Appliaction (planting with Bio-charcoal Soil ang Maring Eco-brick with Bio-Charcoal)

NSTDA Sirindhorn Science Home, Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani Province

Activities

Basic Drone Operations

  • Hands-on session: Learning to control the drone
  • Introduction to basic maneuvers and flight controls Drone Programming and Automation
  • Introduction to programming drones
  • Hands-on session: Automated flight paths and tasks. Team Challenges and Flight Simulation
  • Group activity: Drone flight challenges.
  • Simulating real-world scenarios.

Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University

The National Food Institute (NFI): 2008, Arun Amarin Rd, Bang Yi Khan

The National Food Institute (NFI), established in 1996 with government and private sector collaboration, supports Thailand’s food industry development by addressing sector challenges and fostering growth. It includes the Food Intelligence Center (FIC), which gathers and analyzes industry data to inform policy-making and aid businesses. Additionally, NFI offers over 100 training courses aimed at improving technical and regulatory skills in the food industry, enhancing workforce competency to meet international standards and adapt to global changes.

Activities

  1. Introduction to the National Food Institute (09:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
  • Welcome session and overview of the institute’s mission and core services.
  • Presentation on NFI’s efforts to promote food innovation, support SMEs in reaching international markets, and provide training programs on Thai cuisine.

2. Tour of the Thai Food Museum (10:15 AM – 11:15 AM)

  • Guided tour through the Thai Food Museum, showcasing Thai cuisine’s history, ingredients, and unique aspects.

3. Lunch Break (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)

  • Lunch is provided in the dining area, with a selection of Thai dishes.

4. Hands-On Thai Cooking Workshop (12:45 PM – 02:45 PM)

  • Interactive cooking session where participants will prepare a traditional Thai dish with guidance from NFI’s culinary experts.
  • Participants will enjoy the meal they have prepared.

5. Q&A Session (03:00 PM – 03:30 PM)

  • Open floor for questions and discussions with NFI representatives.

6. End of Visit