The UNESCO Chair in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Birzeit University is organizing the

Palestinian Conference on Modern Trends in Mathematics and Physics.

Birzeit University, July 28-30, 2008

The conference aims at exploring some of the recent trends in research in Mathematics and Physics and providing a venue for Palestinian scientists to present the latest results of the research. It also serves as an opportunity for them to interact with each other and with a prominent international group of invited speakers. Another major aim of the Conference is to discuss the idea of establishing a Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Physics in Palestine and to discuss the scientific direction of its research program.

The conference will take place on the campus of Birzeit University, Birzeit, Palestine over three days starting on July 28, 2008.