Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology

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Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology
สถาบันส่งเสริมการสอนวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
IPST
Agency overview
Formed18 January 1972
TypePublic organization
Jurisdiction Government of Thailand
Headquarters Bangkok, Thailand
Agency executive
  • Pornpan Waitayangkul, Director
Parent department Ministry of Education
Website www.ipst.ac.th

The Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) is a Thai state agency, founded in 1972. [1] Its responsibilities include the development of national science and mathematics curricula, and sponsorship of science education, as well as the promotion of science in general. It is also Thailand's coordinator for the International Science Olympiad. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Administrator. "About Us - Profile". eng.ipst.ac.th. Retrieved 2018-02-07.

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