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55 Years Serving Jordan

Over the past 50 years, the RSS has achieved remarkable milestones, shaping a legacy of scientific excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions. Explore our rich history, filled with ground-breaking achievements, transformative discoveries, and significant events that have propelled the RSS to the forefront of scientific advancement and societal progress in Jordan.

RSS Timeline

 
 
 

1970

The Royal Scientific Society is founded by Royal decree

The Royal Scientific Society is founded by Royal decree

 

1972

The First Three-Year Economic Development Plan for Jordan is developed at the RSS

The First Three-Year Economic Development Plan for Jordan is developed at the RSS

 

1972

The RSS is the first scientific entity in Jordan to introduce the computer

The RSS is the first scientific entity in Jordan to introduce the computer

 

1975

HM King Al Hussein bin Talal grants the Jordanian star insignia to the RSS

HM King Al Hussein bin Talal grants the Jordanian star insignia to the RSS

 

1975

The RSS designs the first radio system that unifies the call to prayer in Amman

The RSS designs the first radio system that unifies the call to prayer in Amman

 

1976

The RSS initiates chemical, physical, mechanical and environmental testing and calibration to monitor the quality of local and imported products

The RSS initiates chemical, physical, mechanical and environmental testing and calibration to monitor the quality of local and imported products

 

1977

The computer training centre is established

The computer training centre is established

 

1978

The first solar water heaters for Jordan are designed and assembled at the RSS

The first solar water heaters for Jordan are designed and assembled at the RSS

 

1980

Water quality studies begin in different parts of Jordan

Water quality studies begin in different parts of Jordan

 

1980

The RSS studies lead to an improvement in protected farming in greenhouses

The RSS studies lead to an improvement in protected farming in greenhouses

 

1981

Princess Sumaya Information College, which later transformed into Princess Sumaya University for Technology, was founded.

Princess Sumaya Information College, which later transformed into Princess Sumaya University for Technology, was founded.

 

1982

National building codes are developed

National building codes are developed

 

1983

First patent is registered for the low-income houses project “Building System No. 5”

First patent is registered for the low-income houses project “Building System No. 5”

 

1984

A mobile testing laboratory is assembled and operated to monitor air pollution in different parts of Jordan

A mobile testing laboratory is assembled and operated to monitor air pollution in different parts of Jordan

 

1986

The RSS begins measuring radiation levels in food products and the environment

The RSS begins measuring radiation levels in food products and the environment

 

1986

A solar simulator is established by the RSS to test solar heating systems

A solar simulator is established by the RSS to test solar heating systems

 

1988

The RSS provides electricity to Jerf El Daraweesh in Tafilah using solar and wind energy

The RSS provides electricity to Jerf El Daraweesh in Tafilah using solar and wind energy

 

1989

The RSS publishes the Solar and Wind Energy Atlas of Jordan

The RSS publishes the Solar and Wind Energy Atlas of Jordan

 

1991

The RSS documents Al Salt city’s architectural heritage and develops the city’s downtown

The RSS documents Al Salt city’s architectural heritage and develops the city’s downtown

 

1993

The RSS improves national food can manufacturing to reduce corrosion

The RSS improves national food can manufacturing to reduce corrosion

 

1993

The RSS publishes the Silica Sand Atlas of Jordan

The RSS publishes the Silica Sand Atlas of Jordan

 

1994

The industrial pollution control project in Jordan is launched

The industrial pollution control project in Jordan is launched

 

1995

The RSS manufactures load cells for calibration

The RSS manufactures load cells for calibration

 

1996

The RSS implements the first project to improve energy efficiency in the Jordanian manufacturing sector

The RSS implements the first project to improve energy efficiency in the Jordanian manufacturing sector

 

1996

A preventative guide is published for the handling of hazardous chemical materials

A preventative guide is published for the handling of hazardous chemical materials

 

1998

Through the Calibration and Metrology Laboratory the RSS achieves its first international accreditation

Through the Calibration and Metrology Laboratory the RSS achieves its first international accreditation

 

1999

Water harvesting facilities are built in remote and archaeological areas

Water harvesting facilities are built in remote and archaeological areas

 

2002

Thermal treatment technologies are developed to reduce the import of spare parts for the industrial sector

Thermal treatment technologies are developed to reduce the import of spare parts for the industrial sector

 

2003

The RSS mitigates the environmental impact of the wastewater of olive mills and recycles its residues

The RSS mitigates the environmental impact of the wastewater of olive mills and recycles its residues

 

2003

The RSS analyses earthquake risks for the purpose of reducing their environmental impact

The RSS analyses earthquake risks for the purpose of reducing their environmental impact

 

2003

A solar powered alarm and measurement unit is manufactured, to monitor agricultural greenhouses and provide remote warning to farmers

A solar powered alarm and measurement unit is manufactured, to monitor agricultural greenhouses and provide remote warning to farmers

 

2003

The environmental and water quality remote monitoring project is launched

The environmental and water quality remote monitoring project is launched/h2>

 

2004

A guide for hazardous materials management in small and medium enterprises is published

A guide for hazardous materials management in small and medium enterprises is published

 

2006

The environmental and water quality remote monitoring project is launched

The RSS launches projects to improve the economic and environmental efficiency of the industrial sector

 

2006

The RSS develops an automated system for hazardous material management in Jordan

The RSS develops an automated system for hazardous material management in Jordan

 

2011

The RSS’s on-site solar farm is inaugurated

The RSS’s on-site solar farm is inaugurated

 

2013

The Green Buildings Guide is published

The Green Buildings Guide is published

 

2013

The RSS broadens its involvement in the climate change field

The RSS broadens its involvement in the climate change field

 

2013

A complete software testing service is launched

A complete software testing service is launched

 

2014

The first energy efficiency testing laboratory for domestic appliances is established

The first energy efficiency testing laboratory for domestic appliances is established

 

2015

The RSS advances the work on biosafety and biosecurity research and studies including virus identification and GMO testing

The RSS advances the work on biosafety and biosecurity research and studies including virus identification and GMO testing

 

2019

An integrated system is developed for the measurement, reporting and verification of GHG emission reducing projects

An integrated system is developed for the measurement, reporting and verification of GHG emission reducing projects

 

2019

Science engagement and outreach expands

Science engagement and outreach expands

 

2019

The RSS advances collaborative research and establishes a specialised centre for foundational science research

The RSS advances collaborative research and establishes a specialised centre for foundational science research

 

2020

Work on biosafety and biosecurity develops to include pharmaceutical and clinical research

Work on biosafety and biosecurity develops to include pharmaceutical and clinical research

 
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