[AAA] Fwd: IDL2023 Newsletter and Report - July 2023
Beatriz Garcia
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Mar Jul 25 08:41:00 -03 2023
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De: International Day of Light <contact en lightday.org>
Date: mar, 25 jul 2023 a las 6:59
Subject: IDL2023 Newsletter and Report - July 2023
To: <beatrizgarciautn en gmail.com>
Latest news and report on IDL2023 from the International Day of Light
secretariat
*Dear Supporters of the International Day of Light**,*
We are delighted to share an update with you about the International Day of
Light 2023 (IDL 2023), which was once again a great success with activities
and impact worldwide.
We were very honoured to receive a special message
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=4c2341cc8b&e=773971c1ea>
from the Director-General of UNESCO who reminds us that *"Light is at the
very crossroads of all the components of UNESCO’s mandate. From making
science more open and promoting careers in research, especially for women,
to making commitments to education, to cultural diversity and diversity of
heritage, and to the free distribution of information, our organization’s
efforts all share a single vision - a brighter future." *This support at
the highest level is a reflection of your tremendous commitment to make
IDL such an important part of the global science outreach and communication
calendar.
For the International Day of Light 2023, we saw over 400 events take place
in more than 61 countries and worldwide, covering themes in basic science,
photonics, lighting, astronomy, healthcare, energy, industry, art, culture,
education, and more. Based on the information provided by organisers, we
estimate over 550,000 participants at global events and large festivals and
an audience of 60,000 for targeted local and national events. Around 9% of
the events were held in schools. We have prepared a summary infographic
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=2a8cde309b&e=773971c1ea>
with key facts and figures. If you haven’t looked already, it is truly
inspiring to survey the worldwide events calendar
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=5630358fdb&e=773971c1ea>.
And
we are thrilled to see events continuing all year, and new registrations
appearing on our calendar.
The social media impact of the International Day of Light was as usual
impressive, with messages from multiple UN agencies, major science and
policy organisations, and partners around the world in both the public and
private sectors. See below for a brief report. This year, SPIE, Optica, and
the IEEE Photonics Society launched the Possible Through Light
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=d1d7ef0426&e=773971c1ea>
campaign showcasing
optics and photonics industry's success and future promise, along with a
series of career vignettes of optics and photonics engineers and
scientists. Other themes and highlights for 2023 include the Liter of Light
Pyramid Display associated with COP27, the IAU Dark & Quiet Skies Survey
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=a8f0919244&e=773971c1ea>,
International
Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, LUCI Declaration on the
Future of Urban Lighting
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=5425266292&e=773971c1ea>,
Gdansk Festival of Light, One Dollar Glasses and Goodvision
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=577622849e&e=773971c1ea>,
the Daylight Talks
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=adf018bf6f&e=773971c1ea>
and many more. Please also check out the news item below for information on
the ongoing SPIE Photo Contest for the International Day of Light 2023. And
if you have any of your own activities that will continue to run throughout
2023, make sure they are registered here
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=4d3c8ac4cc&e=773971c1ea>
.
In closing, let us thank you once again for all your commitment and
support. Planning will start soon for the International Day of Light in
2024, and we look forward to working with you once again!
*John Dudley and Joseph Niemela*
IDL 2023 Steering Committee Chairs
Email: john.dudley en univ-fcomte.fr
Email: niemela en ictp.it
*Geethu Paulose*
IDL Communications Coordinator
Email: contact en lightday.org
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*International Day of Light Social Media Impact 2023 *
The social media impact of the International Day of Light was as usual
impressive, with messages from multiple UN agencies - UNESCO, UNESCO
National Commissions, the United Nations Development Programme, the UN
Office for Sustainable Development, UN Women, the UN Peacekeeping, and
ICTP. There were also many other social media posts and engagements,
including from all the Steering Committee members (thank you!) and a wide
range of other partners. We will be compiling more data in the coming
weeks, but a partial list of social media participants includes: the Nobel
Prize, the International Astronomical Union; the European Space Agency ESA;
the ESA Space for Earth; ESA's Paxi (education channel for young
people); the European Southern Observatory (ESO); synchrotron sources and
research infrastructures from around the world; many laser and photonics
companies like Nokia Bell Labs, BotLab Dynamics; the US Department of
Energy; the US National Photonics Initiative; the World Bank (Climate); the
European Commission CORDIS (EU-funded projects); the European Research
Council ERC; the Gujarat Council on Science & Technology; Science and
Technology Facilities Council; Liter of Light Philippines; Max Planck
School of Photonics; the Chemistry Europe and many more from the public and
private sector, NGOs, and individuals around the world. And finally, we
cannot leave this list without mentioning some very unexpected posts
from, Audi India and the football club SL Benfica!
*Contact*
Geethu Paulose
IDL 2023 Communications Coordinator
*Email:* c <diadelauz en unam.mx>ontact en lightday.org
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=7ae2622f24&e=773971c1ea>
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*Illuminating Young Minds with Light*
The Active learning in Optics Group
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=509cc884d5&e=773971c1ea>
from the Department of Physics of Quaid.i.Azam University, Islamabad
(Pakistan) organised a one day optics workshop for Fatima Jinnah Women
university in Rawalpindi. The event started with an oral presentation
on " Say it with Light " followed by a demonstration of different kinds of
light sources. The hands-on activities covered topics on LEDs and lasers,
properties of light, light as a wave, particle, ray, description of light,
reflection, refraction and transmission, total internal reflection, working
principle of fiber optics communication, interference of light, single and
double slit diffraction and experiments with polarisers. The group also
conducted one day optics hands-on workshop at Rawalpindi Women University
with 4th Semester undergraduate girl students, the Department of Physics at
QAU and the International Islamic university female campus in Islamabad.
*Contact*
Dr. Imrana Zahid
*Email:* iashraf en ictp.it
*Image credit:* Imrana Zahid
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*International Day of Light in India*
The Zaheer Science Foundation (ZSF), based in New Delhi, India, organised
an event to launch its monthly e-Newsletter on ‘Science & Society in Media’
as part of its IDL 2023 celebrations on July 17th. Dr. Tabassum Jamal
Chairperson, ZSF, welcomed all the guests & participants and spoke about
IDL 2022 all day online workshop under the banner of UNESCO-IDL which was a
great success and published in the November 2022 issue of the newsletter.
Dr. M. Rais, Secretary ZSF expressed his views on the significance of the
e-newsletter in spreading the awareness about science and society.
Distinguished scientists and media persons attended the event highlighting
the significance of science to society and its dissemination to masses. The
chief guest of the event, Dr. M. Kasim, Director, Mass Communication
Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, addressed the gathering
and spoke about the relevance of the e-newsletter to promote awareness on
advancement of scientific and technological development, especially in the
fields of health, environment, education, agriculture, and women in science.
Dr. Nakul Prashar, Former Director, Vigyan Prasar, Ministry of Science and
Technology, Government of India, expressed his views on linking science and
technology developments for societal needs and the dissemination of
knowledge through media in all possible regional languages. Dr. Ram Boojh,
CEO-Mobius Foundation, New Delhi and former Science Programme Chief, UNESCO
New Delhi Office, elaborated issues on sustainable development goals of the
United Nations and praised the efforts of ZSF for initiating the monthly
e-newsletter on Science & Society in Media.
Prof. Zahid H. Khan, Advisor, ZSF and National Node for India for IDL 2023,
presented the details of IDL from its start in 2018 till now and expressed
his gratitude to Prof. John Dudley, IDL-2023 Steering Committee Chair for
his inspiration and guidance all these years.
*Contact*
Prof. Zahid H. Khan
National Node for India for the International Day of Light
Advisor, Zaheer Science Foundation, New Delhi, India.
*Email:* zhkhan1948 en yahoo.com
Dr. Tabassum Jamal
Chairperson, Zaheer Science Foundation, New Delhi, India
*Email:* zsfindia en gmail.com ; tabassumjamal59 en gmail.com
*Image Credit:* ZSF
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*International Year of Quantum Science & Technology 2025*
Many members of the International Day of Light Community will be very
excited to learn that the UNESCO Executive Board has just taken a Decision
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=affeab9f4a&e=773971c1ea>
towards the proclamation of an International Year of Quantum Science and
Technology planned for 2025 (IYQ2025) More than 50 member states of UNESCO
officially co-sponsored the resolution, with broad geographical
representation spanning continents across the globe
The aim of IYQ2025 is to raise awareness and highlight how quantum science
and technology play a central role in society, ranging from the development
of devices such as lasers and transistors to the engineering of quantum
systems. A key priority is to stress the potential of quantum science and
technology to address pressing societal issues related to the United
Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=46656fbf27&e=773971c1ea>.
Those goals cover 17 areas, including poverty, hunger, and climate change,
that world leaders agreed to address by 2030.
Following the UNESCO Executive Board decision, the proposal now moves to
the UNESCO General Conference and the United Nations General Assembly. If
you are interested in learning how to support this initiative, please
contact as shown below.
*Contact*
Joseph Niemela
International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
www.quantum2025.org
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=fa26d9c6d6&e=773971c1ea>
*Email:* niemela en ictp.it
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*Start planning for #LightDay2024 now!*
It is never too early to start thinking about and planning an event for the
International Day of Light in 2024. Remember that speakers are often in
high demand during May for international conferences, and it's best to give
them as much advance notice as possible - even if you are asking for online
participation. Planning early also gives you the opportunity to contact
local sources of financial support (e.g. your school, university or
institute) and to make contact with other partners such as those on the
International Day of Light Steering Commitee. Remember to check out our
resources
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=f76734f65e&e=773971c1ea>
and event guidelines
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=34d7cbb564&e=773971c1ea>,
and to let us know of anything you may be planning.
*International Day of Light in the News*
Many worldwide media outlets and journals published press releases and
other articles related to the International Day of Light, and it is always
exciting to learn about the broad reach that the celebration has in diverse
communities. Amongst the many news releases associated with the 2023
edition of the International Day of Light, a selection is below.
Free energy-saving lighting:
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=e05c7bbec5&e=773971c1ea>
To address rising energy costs, an initiative by GLOW and Signify
distributed free LED bulbs to residents of Eindhoven’s Philipsdorp (philips
village) during the International Day of Light.
UNESCO
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=8438cff343&e=773971c1ea>,
Daylight And Architecture
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=9da6aae4c0&e=773971c1ea>,
Time and Date
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=6ce64cabf8&e=773971c1ea>
and
India Today
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=381173a90d&e=773971c1ea>
featured International Day of Light on May 16.
HiLASE Laser Center
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=8c33921f8a&e=773971c1ea>
organised
various events to celebrate the 6th edition of the International Day of
Light.
FEMTO-ST institute, Université de Franche-Comté:
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=9b88017091&e=773971c1ea>
The
FEMTO-ST institute celebrated the 60th anniversary of the optics laboratory
and the 600th anniversary of the University of Franche-Comté with a special
event on May 16.
Energy efficiency in the field of lighting
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=5c8e9bd97c&e=773971c1ea>:
The Quantum group focuses on raising public and industry's awareness on
the impact of efficiency in terms of climate, costs and savings.
Aalto University
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=48ba9ad297&e=773971c1ea>
celebrates the contributions of photonics research pioneering in bringing
efficient solutions to society through the science of light.
*Contact*
Geethu Paulose
IDL 2023 Communications Coordinator
*Email:* c <diadelauz en unam.mx>ontact en lightday.org
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=8e00cf71af&e=773971c1ea>
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*SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest 2023*
The SPIE
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=5d1045bee2&e=773971c1ea>
International Day of Light Photo Contest is held annually to raise
awareness about the International Day of Light, and to demonstrate the
impact light has on cultural, economic, and political aspects of our global
society. Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to
submit photos for a chance to win cash prizes. Photographers age 13 to 17
should submit their images to the Youth Photo Contest. The theme of the
photo contest is "A World of Light: The Vital Role That Light and
Light-Based Technologies Play in Daily Life." Examples of content can
include the properties of light, light technology, light images, people
interacting with light, light and sustainable development, and more. The
2023 SPIE IDL Photo Contest runs from 16 May 2023 to 16 September 2023.
Please see the Contest Page
<https://lightday.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8c821e196c8c97b05e919d36&id=21367329ea&e=773971c1ea>
for more information.
*Contact*
*Email:* IDLinfo en spie.org
*Image Credits:* Roadscape, Mustasinur Rahman Alvi and SPIE
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