(text taken from previous announcement, available at
http://ways.org/en/2007/dec/13/0350/mainguy/registration_ways_sc...)

Effective application of science requires a combination of sound knowledge and a good understanding of the socio-economic environment within which science operates. However, knowledge evolves over time. Knowing how to access and manipulate knowledge and information is thus crucial, and IT skills and tools are now essential for research, discovery, development and dissemination. Moreover, the value of scientific literacy can be harnessed through the power of these IT tools to support policy definition and decision making for national governments. In addition, the career development of young scientists has been significantly neglected, and this needs to be supported in a manner that is sensitive to local opportunities and constraints.

In response to these needs, the World Academy of Young Scientists is partnering with The Scholar Ship Research Institute to set up a workshop cycle aiming at developing a scientifically literate and empowered world community of young scientists. Scientific workshops will be organized to promote the capacity building of young scientists to conduct research and to commercialise the results of that research, particularly in developing and transitional economies.

The first such workshop will be held in Cape Town in March 2008. The model used to develop and hold this workshop will be replicated and scaled up in the future to offer additional regional workshops across the world in a manner which emphasises local involvement, invites local ownership and meets specific local needs.

Further information:
Our partner: http://www.thescholarship.com/ .
The location: http://www.ports.co.za/cape-town.php .