Einstein Symposium Part I closes
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Alexandria, 6 June 2005—The Einstein Symposium Part I at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) closed, 6 June 2005, after three days of physics enlightenment. A science that affects our everyday lives, it was greatly influenced by the work and discoveries of the eminent Albert Einstein.
The Symposium’s discussions revolved around Einstein’s work and life, his contributions to physics and the secret of his genius. Monday, 6 June 2005 witnessed several lectures on science and its role toward society, as well as the importance of cooperation and creation of scientific networks.
Highlighting the day’s events came the roundtable discussion, moderated by Dr. Paul Davis, on speculations on science in the 21st century. The talk touched upon the role of science in the next century, and scientists’ responsibility toward educating society on the implications of science. It also directed words of advice to the next generation of scientists, encouraging their possession of the passion to understand the nature of the world, and improve the conditions of humanity.
Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Bibiotheca Alexandrina, then presented the concluding remarks of the Forum, thanking the co-sponsors of the event. He underlined the significance of holding such an event at the BA, which aims to recapture the spark and tradition of science of the ancient library of Alexandria. Dr. Serageldin stressed the importance of engaging the new approaches and of arbitrating disputes. He paid tribute to Einstein, the scientist, pacifist and humanist, who was on a quest for the truth. “Let us enjoy the quest together,” called Dr. Serageldin.
The video conference with NASA, by Dr. James Newman, brought the symposium to a close. Dr. Newman discussed the physics of spaceflight.
Within the celebrations of the World Year of Physics, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has decided to host the Einstein Symposium Part II, 23-24 November 2005, devoted to deterministic chaos. Notable scientists, who have discovered the basic concepts of this subject and who have in fact established a brand new science which goes under various names such as non-linear dynamics, complexity theory, chaos and fractals, have been invited and will be delivering keynote lectures as well as detailed introductory accounts of the various applications of this exciting new science.
Visit the website to register: www.bibalex.org/einstein2005.
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| The Einstein Exhibition |
The Children’s Workshop |
The Concluding Session’s
Roundtable Discussion |