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This issue features a report on automatic control education initiatives tailored for development projects in developing nations, alongside coverage of the 3rd IFAC Symposium on Control of Distributed Parameter Systems held in Toulouse. Readers will also find a biography honoring IEEE Edison Medal recipient Nat Cohn, an announcement for IMEKO's new journal Measurement, and a detailed calendar of upcoming IFAC events and conferences for 1983.

The issue contains:

1. Automatic Control Education for Development Projects

  • What it covers: Details contributions from a round table discussion by the IFAC Committee on Education regarding control education in developing countries, plant design, operator training, and on-site workshops.

2. Forthcoming Events

  • What it covers: Provides a comprehensive schedule of upcoming IFAC and co-sponsored symposia, workshops, and conferences taking place throughout 1983.

3. 9th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control

  • What it covers: Announces the call for papers and key details for the 9th IFAC World Congress held in Budapest, Hungary.

4. 3rd IFAC Symposium on Control of Distributed Parameter Systems

  • What it covers: Summarises the events, technical themes, plenary presentations, and participation figures from the symposium held in Toulouse, France.

5. “Measurement” — IMEKO’s New Journal

  • What it covers: Introduces a new quarterly journal published by the International Measurement Confederation covering measurement science and technology.

6. Who is Who in IFAC – Nat Cohn

  • What it covers: Highlights the achievements, career milestone, and IEEE Edison Medal award received by long-time IFAC contributor Nat Cohn.

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