The issue contains:
IFAC Congress 1984 Industrial Problem Sessions
- What it covers: Reports on the successful implementation and positive participant feedback of eleven Industrial Problem Sessions organized at the 9th IFAC World Congress in Budapest.
New IIASA Director Appointed
- What it covers: Announces the appointment of Professor Dr. Thomas H. Lee as the new Director of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) starting September 1, 1984.
The 1st IFAC Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (Industrial Application)
- Author: V. M. Ponomaryov
- What it covers: Summary of the symposium held in Leningrad, USSR, covering topics such as industrial expert systems, robotics, flexible manufacturing, decision-making, and artificial intelligence applied systems.
IFAC Workshop on Systems Engineering Approaches in Continuing Education
- What it covers: Reviews the workshop held in Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands, which focused on developing an international continuing education program in systems engineering.
UNIDO IV
- What it covers: Details the proceedings of the Fourth General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation in Vienna and IFAC’s involvement in education programs for developing countries.
IFAC TC on Mathematics of Control
- What it covers: Outlines the restructuring of the Mathematics of Control Committee into five specialized working groups, including mathematical system theory and game theory.
Forthcoming Events
- What it covers: Provides a comprehensive schedule, locations, deadlines, and contact information for upcoming IFAC conferences, workshops, and symposia scheduled for 1985 and 1986.
New Publications
- What it covers: Features descriptions and ordering details for newly published control engineering books, conference proceedings, and technical reports.
TC on Social Effects of Automation
- What it covers: Reviews the ongoing activities, session discussions, and human-centric priorities established by the Technical Committee on Social Effects of Automation following the Budapest Congress.
Who is Who in IFAC
- What it covers: Presents biographical profiles and professional backgrounds of newly elected IFAC officers and Technical Committee chairpersons.
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