NL 1987_3

The issue contains:

1. Informal Meeting of the IFAC Presidents

• What it covers: Details the final meeting of the current IFAC Presidents team in Laxenburg to discuss preparations for the 10th IFAC World Congress and Council Meetings in Munich.

2. A Sad Loss

• Author: M. Mansour
• What it covers: An obituary commemorating Michel Cuénod, highlighting his 22 years of dedicated service to IFAC and his contributions to the Swiss Federation of Automatic Control.

3. Michel Cuénod, the Artist

• Author: G. Hencsey
• What it covers: Remembers Michel Cuénod’s artistic talent, his graphic sketches of IFAC World Congresses, and a commemorative booklet featuring his work.

4. Forthcoming Events

• What it covers: A comprehensive listing of upcoming IFAC symposia, conferences, and workshops scheduled from 1987 through 1989 across various countries.

5. New IFAC Prizes

• What it covers: Outlines the criteria, selection process, committee members, and monetary awards for the newly established IFAC Congress Young Author Prize and Applications Paper Prize.

6. Papers from the Next Issue of Automatica

• What it covers: A listing of main papers, brief papers, technical communiques, and book reviews appearing in the July 1987 issue of Automatica.

7. Fred Margulies Memorial Workshop

• What it covers: Announces a workshop in Laxenburg on October 2, 1987, commemorating the 70th birthday of the late IFAC Secretary and focusing on the social effects of automation.

8. Who is Who in IFAC

• What it covers: A biographical profile of Professor Marc J. Pélegrin, detailing his career, honors, and leadership as Chairman of the IFAC Technical Committee on Aerospace.

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