Celebrating Science and Sustainability

ICTP Director Fernando Quevedo has been appointed as Ex-officio Council Member of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS), at its 12th General Conference and 23rd General Meeting being held this week Tianjin, China.

More than 400 scientists from around the world are attending the four-day event, where they will be treated to a rich programme of scientific lectures as well as a celebration of scientific excellence throughout the developing world.

With the theme "Science and Sustainability", the meeting includes sessions on a broad range of scientific fields, along with talks by policymakers on science, technology and innovation for economic growth.

TWAS also will announce the winners of its prestigious prizes--including the Abdus Salam Medal and the Ernesto Illy Trieste Science Prize--during the General Conference.

For more details, visit the General Conference web page.