NL 1983_5

The issue contains:

1. The Proper Use of Human Ability: A CHALLENGE TO ENGINEERS

• Author: Prof. H. H. Rosenbrock
• Date: May 1983
• What it covers: An address discussing the importance of fostering human skills alongside technological advancement rather than replacing human potential with machines.

2. Forthcoming Events

• What it covers: A schedule of upcoming IFAC workshops, symposia, and the 9th World Congress, including dates, locations, deadlines, and contact information.

3. 12th IFAC/IFIP Workshop on Real-Time Programming

• Author: G. M. Bull
• Date: 29-31 March 1983
• What it covers: A summary of the papers presented across topics such as programming support environments, testing real-time software, databases, and language translator validation.

4. Fourth IFAC Workshop on Applications of Nonlinear Programming to Optimization and Control

• Author: Herbert E. RAUCH
• Date: June 20-21, 1983
• What it covers: A report on the workshop focused on applying optimization and nonlinear programming techniques to real-world control problems.

5. IFAC congratulates J. H. Westcott F.R.S.

• What it covers: A short announcement celebrating Policy Committee member Professor John H. Westcott on his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society.

6. New Publications

• What it covers: Announcements for new journals and proceedings, including Systems Research, Systems Approach to Appropriate Technology Transfer, and Computer Compacts.

7. Contribution of IFAC to the Transfer of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering Technology

• What it covers: Details on how engineers and institutions can connect with IFAC Technical Committees and National Member Organizations to facilitate international knowledge transfer and academic exchange.

8. Who is Who in IFAC

• What it covers: A biographical overview of Professor Janos Gertler, Chairman of the IFAC Policy Committee and Chairman of the IPC for the 1984 World Congress.

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