From the President
Vashek Vylet
Many of us involved in Accelerator Health Physics heard about a series of
courses organized since the late seventies at the Ettore Majorana Centre for
Scientific Culture in Erice, Sicily. Those who participated as either
teachers or students invariably describe their experience in
superlatives. These courses were part of the International School of
Radiation Damage and Protection. Dr. Allessandro Rindi, director of the
School, has been in contact with Ralph Thomas, our Past President
Emeritus, in an effort to set up a course in the near future. Ralph
thought that the Accelerator Section could get involved. He presented the
issue in San Antonio to Lutz Moritz, Bob May and me. We were rather
enthusiastic about this proposal but decided to proceed with caution and
gather more information. It appears that the project will get financial
support from the CEC (Commision of the European Communities), although it
is not clear whether additional funding will be needed. Lutz Moritz has
contacted the Ettore Majorana Centre to learn more about available time
for the course and financing issues. The most desirable and available time
at this moment seems to be November 2000, but the Center would prefer a
commitment for a series of courses instead of an isolated event. These
issues will be discussed within our Section Board before making any
commitment. However, I believe that this exciting opportunity is worth
pursuing. I have assigned Lutz Moritz as the coordinator of this effort,
with Ralph Thomas, Bob May and me remaining as his helping hands.
There will be an Accelerator Section Meeting during the upcomming HPS
Midyear Meeting in Mobile. In order to avoid conflict with other events, I
have reserved the usual time, i.e. 12 noon - 1 pm, on Monday, February 9.
The exact location and program will be announced later. I would appreciate it
if all those planning to attend could let me know by e-mail; a head count
will be useful when reserving the conference room.
In anticipation of the Accelerator Session at the HPS Annual Meeting, we
are looking for a keynote speaker. It should be somebody from the area or
who will be attending the meeting on their own, since we cannot afford a
large travel expense. If you have any suggestions, please send them to
Steve Musolino <musolino@bnl.gov>.
Happy holidays to all!
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