The International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ICMNS) 2008 aims to promote interdisciplinary research in science and technology, to promote the development of science and their roles in the development of science-based technology, and to disseminate research in various field of mathematics and natural sciences. Scope and topics The scope of this conference is, but not limited to, in the fields of 1. Health sciences, 2. Environmental sciences, 3. Biosciences and biotechnology, 4. Physical sciences, 5. Material sciences, 6. Mathematics, 7. Computer science and computational science, 8. Instrumentation, and 9. Earth and space sciences. Scientific program The scientific program of the conference consists of: • Keynote Lectures, • Invited Lectures, • Mini Symposia organized by participants, • Contributed Papers by participants, and • Posters by participants. Proceedings will be published after the conference (early 2009) in CDs. Selected papers will be published after the conference in separate journals, where selection and reviewing process will be done according to the journals’ guidelines. Mini Symposia, Contributed Papers, and Posters Participants are welcome to organize mini-symposia, present contributed papers or posters. A mini-symposium (MS) consists of a timeslot of 90-120 minutes for lectures on a specific topic. Prospective organizers of a MS design the contents and time-division of their MS; they approach directly the lecturers, and assemble the abstracts. An organizer may propose to organize more than one MS timeslot. Submission of proposals for an MS should contain a MS-title, key-words, names and addresses of organizer and all lecturers, brief description of the topic and the abstracts of all presentations (not to exceed 300 words; in English), according to the format in the website. Contributed papers (CP) can be submitted online by providing title, keywords, names, address and abstract (not to exceed 300 words; in English), according to the format in website. Posters (P) can be submitted online by providing title, keywords, names, address and abstract (not to exceed 300 words; in English), according to the format in website. Important Dates Submission of mini symposium proposal: 15 August 2008 Submission of contributed paper abstracts: 1 September 2008 Decision by Scientific Committee: 22 September 2008 Submission of full paper (electronic version): 30 October 2008 Registration: before 30 September 2008 Organization and address The conference is organized and hosted by Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, School of Pharmacy, and School of Life Sciences and Technology at Institut Teknologi Bandung. Contact Address: Dr. Rinovia Simanjuntak The Second International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ICMNS) 2008 Basic Science Center A 1st floor Institut Teknologi Bandung Jalan Ganesha 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia Fax: +62 22 251 7012 E-mail for ALL matters concerning ICMNS08: icmns08@fmipa.itb.ac.id URL-address: http://www.fmipa.itb.ac.id/icmns2008 Organizing Committee Chair: Dr. Rinovia Simanjuntak Dr. Ayda Trisnawati Yusuf Dr. Bambang Prijamboedi Dr. Ernawati Arifin Dr. Heni Rachmawati Dr. Hesti Retno Tri Wulandari Dr. Jalina Widjaja Dr. M. Ikbal Arifyanto Dr. Siti Khodijah Chaerun Dr. Sparisoma Viridi Registration and fee Registration Registration for participation can be done from 1 July 2008. To register for the conference, please fill out the online Registration Form. Note that for acceptance of organizing a Mini-symposium, presenting a Contributed paper or presenting a Poster, registration BEFORE 30 September 2008 is required. Fee The fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks during conference days, and the conference kit. You can pay fee for registration at the conference or transfer to: SEMINAR MIPA ICMNS BNI Branch ITB Jl.Tamansari 80 Bandung 40132 Account number: 0900009034 then send a copy to: The Second International Conference on Mathematics and Natural Sciences (ICMNS) 2008 Basic Science Center A 1st floor Institut Teknologi Bandung Jalan Ganesha 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia Fax: +62 22 251 7012 Financial support Financial support of participants is only available for a minimal extent and will be used to accommodate young scientists from Indonesia and neighboring countries. Request for financial support, with letter of recommendation by senior scientists, should be directed to the organizer before 1 August 2008.
28-30 October 2008
