786 Date: Mon, 29 Feb 2016 04:34:52 -0500 From: VC Office KU To: nahar.1@osu.edu Subject: Invitation to visit Kashmir University during March 23-27, 2016 Parts/Attachments: 1 OK 51 lines Text 2 Shown ~31 lines Text ---------------------------------------- Dr. Sultana Nahar, Department of Astronomy, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Subject: Invitation to visit Kashmir University during March 23-27, 2016 Dear Dr. Nahar, I have been given to understand that you will be in India during March 2016. We would like to utilize this opportunity to discuss with you some minor issues with the implementation of the Prizes in Physics initiated and sponsored by you as well as participation of Kashmir University in the STEM education and research.  Physics department of our university is also planning a one day workshop and other academic activities during your stay here. The broad areas of deliberation and discussion would be on the following lines: 1. Discussion on the possible partnership of University of Kashmir in the Indo-US consortium that the Ohio State University is forming for STEM education and research. 2. Work on the proposal for the upgrade and repair of Gulmarg Observatory with the expertise of the Ohio State University.  3. A one day workshop on computational Physics and a seminar on any topic of your interest to be organized by the Physics department of our university.  4. Sorting the minor issues regarding official recognition of the  Physics prizes initiated and sponsored by you. 5. Being a promoter of Muslim women to science, we would like to invite you for a presentation at the affiliated Women's college of University of Kashmir. We are offering full local hospitality including your stay in the Guest House, Local travel, Airfare (Delhi-Srinagar-Delhi). Hope you can accept our offer. With  regards Prof. Khurshid I Andrabi Vice Chancellor # 0194 2272000