Scientists to meet at LIPI forum

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