Scientists to meet at LIPI forum

JAKARTA: In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the Indonesian Institute for Sciences (LIPI) plans to hold a gathering of Indonesian scientists here on Nov. 18-19.

"The meeting is part of the celebration of one century of Einstein's magnificent theory that has made significant contributions to the development of modern science and technology," LIPI vice chairman Lukman Hakim said on Monday.

Lukman said the planned meeting, themed "Towards Bright and Brilliant Indonesia", would discuss how to improve people's awareness about science and technology and encourage young scientists to develop research.

To attract young scientists to the meeting, LIPI has invited 1996 Noble laureate for Physics, Prof. Douglas Dean Osheroff, who will give speeches at the two-day conference to be held at the institute's building in South Jakarta. Some 16 award-winning local scientists will also attend. --JP