SRC | 31st Science and Technology Conference

31^st SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCE CONFERENCE

Harmony in Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Application for Sustainable Development

Welcome to SRC’s Science and Technology Conference

About Event

31^st Science and
Technology Conference

Welcome to the 31st National Science and Technology Conference, hosted by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) of Jamaica. This prestigious event will take place from October 29 to November 1, 2024, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Downtown Kingston, Jamaica. With the theme ‘Harmony in Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Applications for Sustainable Development,’ the conference promises to be a landmark gathering for experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world.

Who should participate

The face-to-face Conference provides opportunities for networking, learning, and initiating new collaborations to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is also a space to celebrate and recognize the impact achieved by researchers and innovators from the public and private sectors.

Registration Fees

Registration fees include lunch and coffee break

All Access 4-day pass

Jamaica $200 USD
Canada-USA $450 USD
Rest of America $400 USD
Rest of the World $450 USD
International Students $200 USD
Caricom (and associate member states) $400 USD
Jamaican Students with ID FREE

Daily Pass

Jamaica $50 USD
Canada-USA $150 USD
Rest of America $120 USD
Rest of the World $150 USD
International Students $50 USD
Caricom (and associate member states) $120 USD
Jamaican Students with ID FREE

Welcome

Messages from the Chairman & Executive Director

Board Chairman- Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr

Welcome to the SRC’s 31st Science and Technology Conference, this year under the theme “Harmony In Innovation: Unleashing The Power Of Nuclear Applications For Sustainable Development”. There have been a lot of research in nuclear sciences, ranging from energy and the environment, to cancer treatments and agricultural applications. Now, we are taking the veils off and sharing these this year, with an integrated focus to the general public, to remove the stigma of these technologies and showing how research is having a tangible impact on the lives of Jamaicans and those of the region.

This year, we are grateful for the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency, which has been increased its level of support for regional research in nuclear technology applications. Its mandate, for the peaceful use of the atom, affords cutting edge research to be done in truly life changing ways. Jamaica has been a member of the IAEA for decades, and we are now on the cusp of entering a new era in that relationship.

A lot has happened since our last conference – our National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy has been promulgated, and we completed a UNESCO-funded cross-sectional analysis of science practitioners across Jamaica. These, together, will help to map out science programs for Jamaica, dealing with integrated services and network building, which can improve efficiencies in the practice of science, as well as coordinating issues related to procurement of scientific goods and services and managing waste. The SRC itself is also aligning itself to helping the private sector in its R&D strategies, thereby assisting in developing small and medium enterprises and the growth of local industries and exports.

Science is more than just laboratories and test tubes, and beyond the domain of just academia and government labs. Science is all of you participating in this event. We look forward to your participation, engagement and feedback.

Dear Colleagues, Partners, and Friends,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 31st National Science and Technology Conference, hosted by the Scientific Research Council (SRC) of Jamaica. This year’s conference, themed ‘Harmony in Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Applications for Sustainable Development,’ promises to be an extraordinary gathering of minds dedicated to advancing the frontiers of science and technology.

As we converge here at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown Kingston, from October 29 to November 1, 2024, we are presented with a unique opportunity to explore the transformative potential of nuclear applications in agriculture, water, medicine, energy, and beyond. Our conference will bring together experts, practitioners, policymakers, and innovators from across the globe to share knowledge, forge new collaborations, and inspire innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The SRC is proud to be at the forefront of this important dialogue, and we are thrilled to be working in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the International Centre of Nuclear and Environmental Sciences (ICENS) and the Hazadous Substance Regulatory Authority (HSRA) to make this event truly impactful. We have also partnered with the Association of General Practitioners of Jamaica to offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits, ensuring that our discussions not only enrich our understanding but also contribute to the professional growth of our attendees.

I extend a warm welcome to all participants, speakers, and sponsors. Your presence here underscores our collective commitment to harnessing the power of science and technology for sustainable development. I encourage you to take full advantage of the diverse sessions, networking opportunities, and knowledge-sharing platforms that this conference offers.

Thank you for joining us in what I am confident will be an inspiring, enlightening, and productive event. Together, let us continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead the way towards a sustainable future.

Welcome to the SRC 31st National Science and Technology Conference!

Executive Director- Dr. Charah T. Watson

Event

Conference Schedule

Two and half days of insightful and riveting presentations and discussions on Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Opening Event

8.00 AM - 9.30 AM

Registration and Opening Ceremony

8: 30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 9:05 The National Anthem Welcome & Opening of Conference – Chairman Dr. Lyew-Ayee Jr
9:05 - 9:15 Greetings:
The Honourable Daryl Vaz, MP Minister, Science, Energy & Technology
9:15 - 9:25 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Dr Charah T. Watson, Executive Director, SRC
9:25 - 9:30 Entertainment

Speaker

1st Scientific Session

9.30 AM - 10.30 AM

Distinguished ST&I Lecture

Speaker

2nd Scientific Session

11.00 PM - 12.30 PM

S&T Policy and Investment for Economic Development

11: 00 - 11:20 ST&I Policy
Dr. Olive-Jean Burrowes, Executive Director, NCST
11: 25 - 11:40 Ms. Kayla S Grant
Sector Senior Associate - Competitiveness, Technology and Innovation Division, Inter-American Development Bank
11: 45 - 12:00 Dr David McBean
Executive Director, Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM)
12: 00 - 12:15 Q&A

Speaker

3RD Scientific Session

01.15 PM - 03.10 PM

Innovation Boosting Health and Wellness for a Resilient World

01:15 - 01:30 Chair's Overview
01:35 - 01:50 Dr. Geoffrey Walcott
Clinical Director, Psychotherapy Associates Limited.
01:55 - 02:10 Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore
President, Jamaica Psychiatric Association Consultant Psychiatrist, University Hospital of the West Indies
02:15 - 02:30 Professor Rupika Delgoda
Director, Natural Products Institute, UWI, Mona
02:35 - 02:50 Dr. Winston De La Haye
Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, UWI, Mona Chairman and Founding Member of the Caribbean Psychedelics Association
02:55 - 03:10 Q&A

Speaker

4th Scientific Session

03.15 PM - 04.45 PM

Scientific Session: RESilient (Restore, Enrich, Sustain) Agriculture & Climate Change: Safeguarding the food security of our nation

Speaker

5th Scientific Session

06.00 PM - 7.30 PM

Panel Discussion Topic:
NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; HOW CAN WE FUND IT?

Dr. Charah Watson, Executive Director, Scientific Research Council
Mr Zak Mars - Head of Global Sourcing & Manufacturing, Grace Kennedy
Dr Andre Gordon, Managing Director, Technological Solutions Limited.
Dr. Natwaine Gardner, Principal Director, Science Portfolio, Ministry of Science Energy and Technology
Mr Hugh Graham, Spokesperson on S&T, PNP;

Speaker

6th Scientific Session

9.00 AM - 11.00 AM

Renewable Energy & Resource Use Efficiency

09:05 - 09:20 Mr. Sanja Simmonds
Training Co-ordinator/ Engineer Wigton Wind Farm, Harnessing the Power of the Wind
09:25 - 09.40 Mr Peter Clarke
Water Resources Authority, Harnessing the Power of Water
09:45 - 10:00 Ms Leslie A. Hoo Fung
Trade and Business Research Scientist, International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS) Harnessing the Power of Nuclear energy. Application for Consumer Safety
10:20 - 10:30 Q&A

Speaker

7th Scientific Session

11.00 AM - 12.20 PM

Student Panel Discussion on ST&I – How they see it

Students selected from SRC EOPP & Young Inventors/Innovators competition
11:00 - 11:05 Session Sponsor
11:06 - 11:16 Presenter 16: Student 1
11:20 - 11:30 Presenter 17: Student 2
11:35 - 11:45 Presenter 18: Student 3
11:50 - 12:20 Presenter 19: Student 4

Speaker

8th Scientific Session

01:15 PM - 03:15 PM

Young Scientists/Technologists Driving Innovations (Nominees for the SRC Young Scientist/Technologist Award)

01: 15 - 01:40 Young Scientist/Technologist Nominee
Dr. Ricardo Anderson
01: 45 - 02:10 Young Scientist/Technologist Nominee
Dr. Roxann Stennett – Brown
02: 15 - 02:40 Young Scientist/Technologist Nominee
Dr. Peter Nelson
02: 45 - 03:10 Young Scientist/Technologist Nominee
Dr. Kimberly Foster
03: 10 - 03:20 Q&A

Speaker

9th Scientific Session

03.20 PM - 05.00 PM

Digital Accessibility, Connectivity and Improved Efficiencies Generated By The Pandemic

03:25 - 03:40 Digital Accessibility and Connectivity
FLOW
03:45 - 04:00 Mr. Orville Johnson
ICT Manager, Bureau of Standards, Jamaica
04:05 - 04:20 Connectivity and community development, creating the links to transform communities
Dr. Craig Perue, Research Fellow, UWI Mona
04:25 - 04:40 Cyber Security at the Forefront of Digital Revolution Lt Col. (Ret) Godphey Sterling JP, MDS Head, Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team, MSET
04:40 - 04:55 Q&A

Speaker

10th Scientific Session

9.00 AM - 11.00 AM

ST&I At The Core Of Business For Success And Resilience (Success Stories Of Science-Based Businesses In Jamaica)

09:00 - 09:20 Science-based Business Success
Dr. The Honorable Robert Levy, OJ Chairman, Jamaica Broilers Group Ltd, Chairman, National Foundation for Development of Science & Technology
09:20 - 09:35 Science-based Business Success
Professor Wayne McLaughlin, Director, Caribbean Genetics (CARIGEN and Caritox) laboratory, UWI, Mona
09:35 - 09:50 Science-based Business Success
Dr. Andre Gordon, Chief Executive Officer, Technological Solutions Ltd
09:50 - 10:05 Science-based Business Success
Mr. Zak Mars, Head of Global Sourcing & Manufacturing, GraceKennedy
10:05 - 10:20 Benefiting from while Protecting your Intellectual Property
Ms. Lilyclaire Bellamy, Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO)
10:20 - 10:45 Q&A
10:45 - 10:00 Close of Conference

Speaker

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

NATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS AND SCIENCE MEDAL LUNCHEON

Speakers

Our Amazing Speakers

Honourable Daryl Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport

Dr. Parris Lyew Ayee Jr

Chairman, Scientific Research Council

Dr. Charah Watson

Executive Director, Scientific Research Council

Prof. Charles Grant

Director General, ICENS

Prof. Asha Badaloo

Senior Lecturer, UWI Mona Campus

Mr. Justin Spencer

Research Scientist, SLOWPOKE Coordinator, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Dr. Ryan Francis

Divisional Manager, Product Research and Development, Scientific Research Council

Dr. Cliff Riley

Director General, The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA)

Collin Scantlebury

Team Leader, Biotechnology Unit, Scientific Research Council

Awardees

SRC Young Scientist Awardees

The Scientific Research Council in enhancing its role in the development of the Jamaican economy through the application of science and technology (S& T) initiated SRC Young Scientist/Technologist Award. The Award is presented to an early career scientist/technologist under the age 40 conducting research in the current theme for National Conference on Science and Technology.

1990

Dr. Lawrence Williams

1991

Dr. Andre Gordon

1992

Dr. Dan Ramdath

1993

Dr. Dale Webber

1994

Ms. Donna Lewis

1995

Mr. Max Wellington

1996

Dr. Paula Tennant

1997

Dr. Dwight Robins

1998

Dr. Timon Waugh

1999

The project UTECH Students Information Kiosk

2000

Dr. Marcia Royes

2001

Dr. Lyndon Johnson

2002

Dr. Andrew Wheatley

2003

Dr. Gossel Williams

2004

Dr. Mishka Stennett

2005

Dr. Michael Taylor

2006

Dr. Cliff Riley

2007

Dr. Seymour Webster

2008 - 2009

No Winner

2010

Dr. Simone Badal

2012

Dr. Charah Watson

2014

Dr. Nadale Downer-Riley

2016

Dr. Denise Daley

2018

Dr. Shadae Foster

2022

Dr. Peter Nelson

Partners & SponsorS

Our Official Partners and Sponsors

Event Venue

Join us at The Jamaica Conference Centre

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Support Us

Interested in supporting the initiatives of the SRC?

The SRC has several programs and activities geared toward the popularization of Science and Technology. We are always looking to partner with individuals and companies to progress the agenda of science and technology for national development.

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Join us On October 29-November 1, 2024

The conference aims to bring all stakeholders together to engage is solutions-oriented discussion around science and technology influencing national development.

31st SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE CONFERENCE

Harmony in Innovation: Unleashing the Power of Nuclear Application for Sustainable Development

Welcome to SRC’s Science and Technology Conference

About Event

31st Science and Technology Conference

Who should participate

Registration Fees

All Access 4-day pass

Daily Pass

Welcome

Messages from the Chairman & Executive Director

Event

Conference Schedule

Opening Event

Registration and Opening Ceremony

Speaker

1st Scientific Session

Distinguished ST&I Lecture

Speaker

2nd Scientific Session

S&T Policy and Investment for Economic Development

Speaker

3RD Scientific Session

Innovation Boosting Health and Wellness for a Resilient World

Speaker

4th Scientific Session

Scientific Session: RESilient (Restore, Enrich, Sustain) Agriculture & Climate Change: Safeguarding the food security of our nation

Speaker

5th Scientific Session

Panel Discussion Topic:NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; HOW CAN WE FUND IT?

Speaker

6th Scientific Session

Renewable Energy & Resource Use Efficiency

Speaker

7th Scientific Session

Student Panel Discussion on ST&I – How they see it

Speaker

8th Scientific Session

Young Scientists/Technologists Driving Innovations (Nominees for the SRC Young Scientist/Technologist Award)

Speaker

9th Scientific Session

Digital Accessibility, Connectivity and Improved Efficiencies Generated By The Pandemic

Speaker

10th Scientific Session

ST&I At The Core Of Business For Success And Resilience (Success Stories Of Science-Based Businesses In Jamaica)

Speaker

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Speakers

Our Amazing Speakers

Honourable Daryl Vaz

Dr. Parris Lyew Ayee Jr

Dr. Charah Watson

Prof. Charles Grant

Prof. Asha Badaloo

Mr. Justin Spencer

Dr. Ryan Francis

Dr. Cliff Riley

Collin Scantlebury

Awardees

SRC Young Scientist Awardees

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1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008 - 2009

2010

31^st SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCE CONFERENCE

31^st Science and
Technology Conference

Panel Discussion Topic:
NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION; HOW CAN WE FUND IT?