The objective of the Ministry of Science and Technology is as follow:

1. To carry out Research and Development works for the national economic development.
2. To utilize the national resources so as to develop the economy, and raise the living standard of the people.
3. To disseminate the technological know-how achieved from the Research and Development works to the industrial and agricultural sectors in order to enhance resources the production.
4. To plan and carry out human development programs so as to obtain specialists and professionals in Science and Technology.
5. To analyze and test raw materials finished products , and to implement quality control and standardization of industrial products.
6. To coordinate research, development and use of Atomic Energy.

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Organization

The Ministry of Science and Technology is established with the following
Departments;

1. Myanma Scientific and Technological Research Department
2. Department of Technical and Vocational Education
3. Department of Advanced Science and Technology
4. Department of Atomic Energy
5. Department of Technology Promotion and Coordination

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Brief History
The "Myama Scientific and Technological Research Department" was first established in 1947 and was recognized as the "Union of Burma Applied Research Institute" "(UBARI) in
1954. It was later also known as the "Central Research Organization" (CRO). The present
name "Myanma Scientific and Technological Research Department" (MSTRD), was adopted in May 1994, under the Ministry of Industry 2. It is the only multi-disciplinary research organization in the country conducting diverse research activities in major scientific and technological disciplines for the industrial and economic development of the nation. The head-office is at No.6, Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Yankin Township on a (33) acre site.The "Pilot Plant Complex" (Hmawbi) is also one of the sub-departments under the Myanma Scientific and Technological Research Department.

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Objectives of the Department

1. Carries out research works in order to utilize the national resources more abundantly for the development economy.

2. Carries out research works in order to establish more industries based on advanced scientific and engineering techniques.

3. Conducts applied research for the domestic production acquiring the modern scientific and technological know-how from foreign countries.

4. Conducts scientific and technological research activities for the benefit of the nation.

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The MSTRD has (10) research and development departments and (six) services departments. The service departments not only assist the technical departments of MSTRD but also offer technical services to other government departments, private enterprises, individuals and NGOs.

The (10) technical Research and Development Department are:

1. Applied Chemistry Research Department

2. Ceramics Research Department

3. Food Technology Research Department

4. Metallurgy Research Department

5. Pharmaceutical Research Department

6. Physics and Engineering Research Department

7. Pilot Plant Research Department

8. Polymer Research Department

9. Pulp and Paper Research Department

10. Pilot Plant Complex (Hmawbi)

Analysis Department
The department has the responsibility to analyze samples from and issue certificates to government organizations, cooperatives, the private sector, individuals, inspection and insurance agencies, etc. The samples analyzed are drinking water, industrial and agricultural waters as well as waste waters. Agricultural and farm produce, food, feed, adulterants, additives, contaminants,coke, coal, cement, cosmetics, drugs and pharmaceuticals, minerals, ores, alloys, industries are also among the samples analyzed.

Fine Mechanics Department
This department is an aggregate of fine mechanics, electronics, electrical, optics and glass blowing sub-departments. The Research and Development works undertaken by various research institutions, government departments, cooperatives and private enterprises are assisted by this department in the maintenance, repair and fabrication of scientific instruments and laboratory glass equipments.

Standards Department
The standards library of this departmentis the centre for providing information regarding standards and specifications and maintain a large collection of large international and national standards and related publications. Attached to the standard library is a metrology laboratory where standards of national physical units as international units are maintained, providing references for calibration and testing purposes of various weights and measuring instruments and equipment.

Technical Information Department
This department is an established source of scientific and technical information. The library has text books, pamphlets, reports, periodicals, microfiches and reprints etc.

Mechanical Workshop
The workshop provides services for the fabrication, installation and repair of scientific industrial processing equipments.

Administrative Department
This department is concerned with the administration and welfare of personnel, technical planning, material planning, budgetary and financial matters of the organization.

Departments, Universities and Institutes under the Ministry of Science and Technology

There are five institutes under the Department of Advanced Science and Technology:

1. Yangon University of Technology
2. Mandalay University of Technology
3. Pyay Technology University
4. Yangon University of Computer Science Studies and Technology
5. Mandalay University of Computer Science Studies and Technology

Departments under the University of Computer Science and Technology

1. Administration/Budget section and Estate Engineering section in Management and Administration.
2. Under the Computer ware section, are the Hardware Branch, Software Branch, Operation Department, Application Section (1) Application Section (2) and Research and Development Branch.
3. Library
4. Departments Concerning Academic Subjects

Departments of Specialized Subjects--Computer ware Technology Department, Computer Programming Technology Department, Computational Mathematics Department, Research Science Department.
Departments Concerning Subsidiary Subjects -- Department of Myanmar, Department of English, Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics.

Technicians are being trained at the following institutes and schools:-
(a) Technical Institutes 23
(b) Engineering Technology Evening Classes 23
(c) Technical Instructor School 2
(d) Technical High School 5
(e) Evening Trade Courses 2
(f) Machinery Repair and Maintenance School 2
(g) Handicraft School 2

Yangon University of Technology
Yangon University of Technology was established as the Engineer Department of Yangon University in 1924. In 1946, it was upgraded as Master of Engineering Department. In 1963, it was renamed as Rangoon Institute o Technology and became a separate Vocational University in 1964. Ph.D programmes were introduced in August 1997. It was renamed as Yangon Institute of Technology with effect from 1 July 1998.
About 5940 students are in attendance for respective degrees and post-graduate degrees.

Mandalay University of Technology
Mandalay University of Technology was established in Patheingyi Township, Mandalay Division in 1991. Courses for post-graduate have not yet been opened and over 600 students are in attendance for Diploma in Technology.

Yangon Institute of Computer Science and Technology
The objective is to produce technicians who can invent, repair and apply computer hardware and software technology and to open under-graduate course, master courses, post-graduate diploma courses for the growth of Myanmar Information technology and for the building of a modern developed nation.

Background History

1971 It was opened as UCC (Universities Computer Centre) under the
Ministry ofEducation It gave training to university and governmint
departments with ICL Main Frame 1902s.
1975 It conducted M.Sc. (Computer Science) and D.A.C (Diploma in
AutomaticComputing)in cooperation with Department of
Mathematics of Yangon University.
1983 It started using PDB 11/70 (Digital) Mini machine.
1986 It initiated undergraduate courses in B.Sc. (Computer Science) and B.Sc.
(ComputerTechnology).
1987 It was upgraded as Institute of Computer Science and Technology on March 29.
1990 It bought and installed PCs. It changed the names of degrees.
1993 It began IDCS undergraduate diploma course in collaboration with British NCC
and wasa great success.
1994 It held its first convocation on October 8.
1995 The number of PCs has increased because of the installation of PCs by the State
anddonation of Pentium PCs by Fujitsu Company.
1995 On December 9, the second convocation was held.
1996 It held its third convocation on December 17.
1997 It was transferred to the Ministry of Science and Technology on January 1.

Courses Conducted at the Institute of Computer Science and Technology