AIT President Said Irandoust shakes hands with H.E. Ms. Merete Fjeld Brattested, Norwegian ambassador to Thailand , after signing an agreement on 27 April 2006.
Norway 's government gives boost to SE Asia sustainable development
The government of Norway is furthering its support of sustainable development in Southeast Asia with a NOK 20,000,000 (approximately US$3.1 million) contribution to the Asian Institute of Technology.
AIT doctoral candidate Yu Xiaogang was one of six winners of this year's Goldman Prize.
AIT student wins Goldman Environmental Prize
AIT doctoral candidate Yu Xiaogang has been presented with one of the world’s most prestigious awards for environmentalism.
http://nationmultimedia.com/2006/04/22/headlines/headlines_30002276.php
Conference lists accepted papers
The committees of the 2006 International Conference on Micro/Nano Fabrication Technologies, which will be held from 10 to 12 May 2006 in Bangkok, have listed the accepted papers, which can be accessed at: http://www.icmnft06.ait.
Papers deadline extended
Due to a number of requests, the Organizing Committee of the World Multi-conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. 16-19 July 2006 has extended the deadline for papers and abstracts submissions as follows: Abstract/paper draft submissions and invited session proposals: 26 April 2006; authors notification: 17 May; camera-ready, full papers: 31 May.
Call for EU small grants in Vietnam and more calls for research proposals
Prof. Sudip Rakshit, vice president for research, informed the AIT faculty and staff members of a call for European Union Small Grants in Vietnam. Details of the grants can be obtained from the following Web site: http://www.
Library extends hours during exam weeks
Please be informed that during the examination weeks (21 April to 8 May), the AIT Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Students asked for yearbook information
AIT Student Union is publishing the 'Batch Yearbook' for AIT's 105th graduation, which will be a souvenir for the graduating students. All May 2006 graduating students are encouraged to send details as soon as possible to make the effort a success and to avoid errors.
AIT alumnus edits book on knowledge management
AIT alumnus Dr. Abdul Samad (Sami) Kazi has recently completed editing a book containing case studies on the theme of 'Real-Life Knowledge Management: Lessons from the Field.'
Dr. Kazi is a senior research scientist at VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Vietnamese delegation discusses short-term training
A delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Department of Science and Technology visited AIT on 11 April 2006.
The delegation included: Dr. Buv Ba Bong, vice minister of Agriculture; Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, vice director, Department of Science and Technology; Dr. Trnh Khae Quang, vice director, Ministry of Agriculture; and Dr. Le Huy Ham, head of Biotechnology Office.