Notice on Organizing the 2024 National Maritime Science Popularization Season Activities
CIN [2024] No. 47
All member units, branches of CIN, and maritime science popularization education bases:
According to2024 Key Science Popularization Work Plan of CIN([2024], No.18) ,in order to carry forward the spirit of navigation in the new era, popularize scientific knowledge, stimulate the dream of navigation, promote the overall improvement of the scientific quality of the whole people, and create a sound atmosphere of knowing and loving navigation in the whole society, the CIN will organize and carry out the activities of the “2024 National Maritime Science Popularization Season”. The relevant matters are hereby notified as follows, and all relevant units are requested to plan carefully in combination with the actual situation and jointly promote the work related to the science popularization season.
I. Time and Theme
The 2024 National Maritime Science Popularization Season activities will be held from July 1 to September 30, 2024, with the theme of "Exploring Smart Navigation, Pursuing the Future Ocean". The content can be combined with the requirements and themes of China Maritime Day and National Science Popularization Day activities.
The launching ceremony of the National Maritime Science Popularization Season is scheduled to be held during the 2024 China Maritime Week (July 10) in Binhai New Area, Tianjin; and the closing ceremony is planned to be held during the 2024 National Science Popularization Day.
II. Main Contents
During the National Maritime Science Popularization Season, CIN will mobilize various efforts, through platforms and resources of national maritime science popularization bases and their units, connected with communities, enterprises, schools, etc., to carry out orderly a series of science popularization activities in multi levels, dimensions and forms while focusing on the theme.
(1) Organize and conduct the "Seafarers telling about sailing" series of science popularization lectures.
The CIN plans to hold the launching ceremony of the 2024 National Maritime Science Popularization Season and the "Seafarers telling about sailing" science popularization lecture on July 10, 2024, in Binhai New Area, Tianjin. National maritime science popularization ambassadors and industry experts are invited to give on-site thematic lectures on maritime science popularization. In accordance with the deployment and requirements of the China Association for Science and Technology, CIN plans to organize the "Big Hand Holding Small Hand" maritime science popularization lecture activities, online and offline together, to hold a series of science popularization lectures in primary and secondary schools. National maritime science popularization education bases, branches, member units, and local maritime associations in various provinces and cities are encouraged to encourage experts, scientists, volunteers, etc., to organize science popularization lecture activities targeting schools, communities, and enterprises.
2、Organize maritime science popularization venue open day activities. During the China Maritime Week and National Science Popularization Day, national maritime science popularization education bases should be opened to the public. Branch institutions and the maritime-related institutions and venues of member units, where conditions permit, can be opened to specific individuals. At the same time, employees and volunteers should be organized to actively promote maritime knowledge and culture, and enhance public awareness and scientific literacy of navigation.
3、Host maritime science popularization summer camps. During the 2024 China Maritime Week, the CIN will organize the opening ceremony of a maritime science popularization summer camp in the Binhai New Area of Tianjin. Other places should also be encouraged to organize maritime science popularization summer camp activities during the vacation, focusing on navigation and ocean cultural elements and relying on their own resources, as well as maritime science popularization education bases, local museums, ports, etc.
4、Hold maritime painting and calligraphy competitions for teenagers. From May to June, 2024, the collection and selection of youth maritime painting and calligraphy works should be organized in conjunction with the theme of the 2024 China Maritime Day activities. All places should actively recommend works and participate in the competition. Excellent works will be exhibited during the China Maritime Day and promoted through the official website of the CIN.
5、Carry out the 2024 Maritime Science Popularization Knowledge Competition. Maritime science popularization education bases and relevant member units should organize competitions on maritime science popularization knowledge among college students. In such ways students' understanding of maritime history and culture can be strengthened, and their interests in navigation will be also stimulated. Students with outstanding performances should be encouraged and commended.
6、Carry out the "Water Safety Knowledge in Campus" activities. In order to enhance awareness of water safety and the ability of self-rescue, self-protection and emergency response, and to prevent accidents such as falling into the water or drowning, local departments should organize volunteers from various units to conduct lectures themed on water safety and drowning prevention for students during the summer vacation or the back-to-school season.
Ⅲ Activity Requirements
1、Each maritime science popularization education base, branch institution, and relevant member unit of the CIN should strengthen organization and leadership, enhance coordination, and actively carry out related activities according to actual conditions.
2、Give full play to the roles of workers related to science and technology , and volunteers and experts of science popularization. Provide necessary support services for various science popularization work.
3、Relevant units should focus on the theme of the science popularization season activities and the needs and expectations of the public, promoting science popularization season activities to serve people and achieving tangible results.
4、Make full use of new media platforms, strengthen linkage with the media, innovate propaganda ways and means, and carry out multi-channel publicity, so as to stimulate enthusiasm of the whole society, especially the youth, to love the oceans and navigation.
5、Keep records and summaries of activities, and submit information such as images, pictures, and publicity reports related to the activities to the CIN before October 15, 2024. The Institute will arrange for promotion and publicity on platforms such as the official website, public account, and China Science Communication APP.
Ⅳ Other Matters
Please make plans and arrangements for various activities during the science popularization season, fill out the Schedule for the 2024 National Maritime Science Popularization Season Activities and send it to the email address below by May 31.
Ⅴ Contact Information:
Academic Exchange Department of the CIN
Contacts: Chen Xing, Guo Weihua
Contact Number: 010-65299861, 65299836
Email: hhkp@cinnet.cn
Attached File: Schedule for the 2024 National Maritime Science Popularization Season Activities
China Institution of Navigation
March 27, 2024
