From: Prof. M.H.A. Hassan
          TWAS Executive Director

 
The award ceremony for the 2008 Trieste Science Prize will take place on Monday 29 September from 11:30 at the at the "Salone degli Incanti", ex-Pescheria, Riva Nazario Sauro, Trieste.

This event is part of the 75th Anniversary Celebrations of illycaffè: Galleria illy - Trieste. It will be followed by a cocktail reception.

On this occasion the winners of the fourth edition of the Trieste Science Prizes will be presented in:

-  Earth, Space, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences
-  Engineering Sciences

The Trieste Science Prize was established by TWAS and illycaffè, the sponsoring organization, to honour distinguished scientists from developing countries who have made major contributions in their respective fields.

Should you be interested in taking part, please confirm your participation by Thursday 25 September to: prizes@twas.org.