A joint programme by the European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO) for the European Week for Science and Technology 2000

17th April 2000

Subject : Physics on Stage – Information to National Steering Committees after last ISC meeting (17th April 2000)

Dear National Steering Committee Members,

The International Steering Committee met in Noordwijk on 17th April 2000 and we are very pleased to report that we are very satisfied with the overall progress of the Physics on Stage programme.

During this meeting the Interantional Steering Committee has approved the national plans and budgets for :

However, the ISC is concerned about some countries that have not yet submitted their national plans or created their national web sites which has a serious scheduling implications and may impact the success of the programme.

Due to the delayed launch of POS, the ISC has agreed to extend the deadline for applications for funding of special performances to the 26th May 2000. Any applications received by that date will be discussed at the next meeting of the ISC, on 30th May 2000, in order to decide which may qualify for funding.

In order to help the national committees and reply to individual and more specific questions, the ISC will organise a series of telephone conferences beginning next 4th May at 10:00 am. If you are interested in participating in this first teleconference or would like to request another date please inform Mr. Clovis de Matos of the date, telephone number and name of the person from the NSC to contact.

Physics on Stage flyers and posters will be available in the following languages:

NSCs are invited to request a reasonable number of each item with an indication of the distribution methods to be used. Videos will be send to you in a VHS format (betacam can be requested). Please note that the film will be available as a video clip on our website in a few days.

Most recent information on the programme developments of the final festival will be given during the teleconference mentioned above.

Best regards,

The International Steering Committee
 
Clovis de Matos 
Physics on Stage Executive Coordinator
ESA – ESTEC, Postbus 299, 2200 AG Noordwijk, The Netherlands
Tel (31) 71 565 5518 – Fax (31) 71 565 5590
e-mail: cdematos@estec.esa.nl