sorry for cross-postings. Dear Colleague, we would like to draw your attention to the following: The International Centre for Theoretical Physics of Trieste (UNESCO, Italy) is organizing an International Conference entitled From Core to Crust: Towards an Integrated Vision of Earth's Interior, from 20 to 24 July 2009*. !!! *There is no registration fee* !!! For more details, see the attached pdf (inclusive of invited speakers) or scroll down. *Topics:* a) Observational studies on elastic and rheological properties of the Earth interior b) Experimental and theoretical studies on material properties at high pressure c) Specific studies on the mechanical, chemical and thermal interactions between the Earth layers d) Laboratory and numerical models on viscous flow in the Earth e) Shallow and deep processes in the Earth and global geodynamic models f) Experimental, numerical and theoretical works on turbulent dynamo models you can download the poster of the conference from: http://cdsagenda5.ictp.trieste.it/askArchive.php?base=agenda&categ=a08171&id=a08171/announcement . *CALL FOR PAPERS* For those interested in presenting a contribution in oral or poster kindly submit a one-page abstract (size A4) with the online application form, not later than 20 April 2009. File attachments should be in PDF format. Board size: mts 1,20 (width) x 1,90 (height). *PARTICIPATION*: Scientists and post-graduate fellows from all countries that are members of the United Nations, UNESCO or IAEA may attend the activity. The activity will be conducted in English. Limited funds are available for some participants, who are nationals of, and working in, a developing country, and who are not more than 45 years old. Such support is available only for those who attend the entire activity. *HOW TO APPLY FOR PARTICIPATION* The application form can be accessed at the activity website http://agenda.ictp.it/smr.php?2048 Once in the website, comprehensive instructions will guide you step-by-step, on how to fill out and submit the application form. Deadline for requesting participation: *20 April 2009 (requesting support)* *31 May 2009 (not requesting support)* -- Abdelkrim Aoudia Earth System Physics Section The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Strada Costiera 11 34014 Trieste, Italy phone:+39 040 2240 833 fax: +39 040 2240 7833 e-mail: [log in to unmask] visit our pre-PhD Diploma Program: diploma.ictp.it