In the ICTP session on supporting science in the developing world. 11/8/2010. International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste. ICTP after 45: Science and Development for a Changing World
8-10 November 2010
Under the high patronage of the President of the Italian Republic
The International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) has recently passed an
important milestone: its 45th anniversary. With its new leadership and in light of
rapid economic and technological developments taking place worldwide, ICTP is
hosting a high-level gathering of top scientists and policy makers to discuss the
implications of global change on science and education in the developing world.
Nobel Prize winners, government ministers, and leaders of development agencies
from developed and developing countries, will join in an international dialogue
that could determine new, effective strategies for scientific research and
education. 17:15 Session on the importance of education and training in the
developing world
Chair: Walter Kohn (UC, Santa Barbara and Chemistry Nobel Laureate,
1998)
John Ellis (CERN)
Mohamed H.A. Hassan (Executive Director, TWAS)
Arlen Hastings (Executive Director, Science Initiative Group)
Saroj Kumar Jha (World Bank)
Javier Moguerza (representing Young Scientist Ambassador Programme)
Konrad Osterwalder (Rector, UNU)
Helen Quinn (Stanford University)
Herwig Schopper (Chairman, Scientific Board, IBSP Programme, UNESCO)