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ICWES-11th International Conference
of
Women Engineers and Scientists

"SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR GLOBAL ECOLOGY"

Chiba, Japan
July 24 - 27, 1999

Organized by:
Society of Japanese Women Scientists
Japanese Women Engineers Forum
Science Council of Japan
　　　　　　　　
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
ICWES-11 will be the 11th of the series of world meeting of women engineers and scientists. The objectives of the meeting will be:
To provide an excellent oppotunity for women engineers and scientists to share their knowledge with the international community.
To extend international co-operation by providing an opportunity for the exchange of experinece and ideas to protect the Earth on an international basis.
To construct a network between women engineers and scientists for the improvement of a social status.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Conference is open to all engineers and scientists, to those interested in the program subjects, and to those interested in promoting the achievements of women.
LANGUAGE
The official conference language will be English.
VENUE
The conference will be held at "Makuhari Messe" (Japan Convention Center) in Chiba, a newly developed high-tech town. The location is 30km east of Tokyo Station and 40km west of Tokyo International Airport (Narita) 30mins. by train from both side.

"Makuhari Messe" is a full-scal convention facility that answer the ever-increasing convention needs for 21st centry, and faces to Tokyo Bay adjoining a Japanese Garden, hotels, restaurants, large exhibition halls, museums, shopping malls and so on.
　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The theme of "SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR GLOBAL ECOLOGY" will cover a wide range of topics such as...
A.
 Science and Technology for Global Ecology
1. Human Impact
Depletion of natural resources, Sustainable agriculture, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
2. Energy, Industry, Transportation and Information
Environmental pollution, New energy resouces, Recycling, Safe production, Computer science/robotics, Multi-media/communication
3. Quality of Life
Air, water and soil quality, Food resouce, Health standards/Medical services, Daycare/Eldercare, Urban science/Town planning, Disaster prevention/Preparedness, Roles of local goverment
4. Biotechnology
Gene-based research, Biological control, Application of biotechnology
5.
 Education and Ethics
Environmental educaion, Information age, Science and social resposibility, Legislation
B.
 Women and Science:
Women's Status in Society, Working Environment/Home-based employment, Fundamental science and technology, International relationship
C.
 Symposium
"Women's Roles in Today's Environmental Issues"
D.
 Junior science conference
　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　
REGISTRATION/CALL FOR PAPERS
Further details will be circulated in June, 1998. To ensure that you are placed on the mailing list and receive all the information, please return the Reply Form to the Conference Secretariat.
ACCOMMODATION
Various types of hotels will be available nearby. Details and booking forms will be sent out with the Conference registration material in June, 1998.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Large exhibition halls within the same convention complexs will show technological exhibitions. Many Japanese traditional sightseeing spots are also within easy reach. Tours will be conducted during and after the Conference.
　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　
CORRESPONDENCE and SECRETARIAT
Dr. Akiko TSUGAWA
International Liaison Office, Faculty of Science,
The University of Tokyo
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113, Japan
Tel/Fax:+81-3-3812-2413, E-Mail: tsugawa@adm.s.u.-tokyo.ac.jp
　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　
NATIONAL ORGANIZING MEMBERS
Honoray President

 H. I. H. Princess Takamado
Chairperson Ms. Michiko Ishii(Former Ministry of the Japan Environmental Agency)
Vice chairpersons M. Iwakuma P.E., H. Ogura, M. Sasaki Ph,D.,
M. Kazuno Ph.D., S. Okuda Ph.D., M. Tanaka Ph.D.,
Y. Magoshi P.E., M. Oshima Ph.D., N. Tannai,
Y. Nakamura, K. Sano, A. Tsugawa D.Med.Sci.