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XXVI Congresso Nazionale di Storia della Fisica e dell'Astronomia

Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza"

Società Italiana degli Storici della Fisica

e dell'Astronomia (SISFA)

XXVI National Congress of the History of Physics and Astronomy

Department of Physics, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

Faculty of Architecture,Valle Giulia, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

Rome, 15-17 June 2006

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Invitation

Historans, Sciencists, Scholars and Doctoral students, interested in the theme of the Congress, are invited to take part in the Rome event. The Congress is not restricted to SISFA members. Giving a lecture or a contributed paper is not a necessary condition to be a participant.

Schedule

Thursday of 15 June 2006

- The Congress begins at the Dept. of Physics "E. Fermi", University of Rome "La Sapienza" on the morning of Thursday

of 15 June 2006, at 9.30 with the opening Congress and plenary lectures.

- The Congress continues at the Faculty of Architecture, "Valle Giulia", University of Rome "La Sapienza" on the

afternoon of Thursday of 15 June 2006 at 14.15 with Welcome Congress and Welcome Faculty of Architecture; at 15.00 with other lectures and

contributes.

- The office registration starts on Thursday of 15 June 2006, at 14.15.

Friday of 16 June 2006 at Faculty of Architecture "Valle Giulia"

- On 16 and 17 June 2006, the congress will be developed according to specific themes as suggested by participants on

Friday morning of 16 June 2006, at 9.30.

- On Friday afternoon of 16 June 2006 at 18.30, the General Assembly of the Italian Society of the History of Physics and

Astronomy (SISFA) will hold its meeting, as organised in the past.

- On Friday of 16 June 2006 at 20.30, the Congress dinner will take place.

- The morning of Friday of 16 June from 9.30 to 18.30 will be devoted, among others, to a special symposium and

show on the past, present, and future perspectives of the history of science in higher education especially concerning

didactics of physics and mathematics.

- It is organized (by “Valle Giulia” admin.) a transfer by a pvt bus from the Dept. of Physics (P.Le Aldo Moro at 13.30) to the Faculty of

Architecture

Saturday of 17 June 2006 at Faculty of Architecture "Valle Giulia", at 9.00

- The Congress ends up after three full days, on Saturday of 17 June 2006 around 13.00.

Aims of the Congress

The Congress is planned as an important event within a series of initiatives concerning the end of WYP 2005. The past SISFA Congress held in Milan from 10 to 12 November 2005 to celebrate 25 years of the Society.

The aim of the Rome Congress 2006 is to create an opportunity for a creative dialogue and an exchange of experiences between representatives of different approaches of the history of scientific cultures and matters, i. e., Mathematics, Epistemology and Chemistry, including the role of the historians of the SISFA in the European Union Institutions.

Particularly, we would like to devote a special commemoration to the Italian Scientist, Amedeo Avogadro (1776-1856), on the 150° from his death, by means of a plenary relation by a dedicate speaker as well as historian of Chemistry. (Though it will not be the main theme or specific target of the Congress).

The History of Physics and Astronomy is understood here in three main senses: foundations, cultural and historiography approach; i. e. as objectivity, knowledge and imagine of science, devoted either to the study of classical Physics (as well as mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism), or modern Physics (as well as quantum mechanics and relativity).

The Congress also aims at encouraging the History of foundations of Physics and Astronomy with their specific objectives, methodology, concepts, theory, interpretations as well as at showing the development and conflicts of the sciences, past and present.

Hence, from a methodological point of view - the necessity (for young historians, especially) to be free of the illusion that the historian is able to research history by means of disciplinary instruments only. A historical method is necessary starting from classic history, as well as using primary sources. The Congress also aims at creating a personal perspective and interpretation to reconstruct hard historical and foundations scientific facts, free of any simple modern chronology of events (i.e about a particular scientist, just because he lived in a favourite country...); but free of extreme philosophical generalizations, too.

Call for Papers

Abstracts of proposal of contributed papers should be prepared as Microsoft Word 97x documents in a one-page and addressed to danilo.capecchi@uniroma1.it

The languages of the conference are Italian and English. No simultaneous translation will be available.

The text of proposals for contributed papers should be single-spaced, in 11 pt Times New Roman, excepted for the title (capital, bold in Times New Roman, 12pt), very brief bibliography (in Times New Roman, 10pt).

The order of the whole text is as follows: (1) the title (capital, bold in 12pt), (2) name(-s) of author(-s), (3) e-mail address(-es) of author(-s) (4) institution(-s) (Italian style, in 11 pt), (4) the main text (in 11 pt); the positions mentioned as well as the title of the proposal should be centred, and the main text should be justified (3 cm everywhere).

The whole text must not exceed a single page of 2000 signs (the number of signs - including spaces - in a document can be set very simply by selecting from the panel "Tools" + "Statistics of words"). An example is attached.

After the approval of all abstracts (but well before the beginning of the Congress on June 2006) the online volume of abstracts will appear. Its aim is to facilitate contacts between participants in the Congress and to propagate their works better.

Caution
Please, at the beginning of the Congress every participant is pleased to download his contribute presentation (i. e. in powerpoint format) to the congress office. It will be used a notebook Congress office: Windows XP; 4 USB 2.0; Full professional Office 2003; Winzip, Acrobat reader 7.0, et al..

Every participant is pleased to note everything (instruments, software, hardware et al...) is necessary for his presentation.

Notebook et al.

Please, it is not possible to use a private notebook. We have:

Notebook, Windows XP; 4 USB 2.0; Office Suite 2003 professional; Winzip, Acrobat reader 7.0; et al.;
N. 1 Projector for computer
N. 1 Overhead projector

Organizers and related Institutions

Dept. of Physics "E. Fermi", University of Rome "La Sapienza"

Faculty of Architecture, "Valle Giulia", University of Rome "La Sapienza"

Committees

Programme Committee

Local Committee

Giovanni Battimelli (University of Rome, "La Sapienza")
Danilo Capecchi, (University of Rome, "La Sapienza")
Raffaele Pisano, (University of Rome, "La Sapienza")
Fabio Bevilacqua, (University of Pavia)
Pasquale Tucci, (University of Milano)
Enrico Giannetto, (University of Bergamo)
Augusto Garuccio (University of Bari)

Giovanni Battimelli, (University of Rome, "La Sapienza")
Danilo Capecchi, (University of Rome, "La Sapienza")
Raffaele Pisano, (University of Rome,"La Sapienza")
Alberto De Gregorio (University of Rome, "La Sapienza")

Congress Office and Contacts

All e-mail correspondence and information on all programme matters (excluded travel and hotel information, please, below the navigation panel), should be addressed to:

Danilo Capecchi

Department of Ingegneria strutturale e geotecnica
Faculty of Architecture Valle Giulia, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
Via A. Gramsci, 53 00197 Roma

e-mail: danilo.capecchi@uniroma1.it

Tel. + 39 06 49919179

Fax. + 39 06 49919192

Raffaele Pisano

Department of ITACA
Faculty of Architecture, Valle Giulia, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
e-mail: pisanoraffaele@iol.it

Tel. + 39 339 3164592

Plenary Speakers and Invited talks

Salvo d'Agostino (University of Rome, "La Sapienza" - Italy)

Antonino Drago (University of Napoli, "Federico II" - Italy)

Massimo Capaccioli (University of Napoli, "Federico II" - Italy)

Danilo Capecchi (University of Rome, "La Sapienza" - Italy)

Luigi Cerruti (University of Torino - Italy)

Romano Gatto (University of Basilicata - Italy)

Simone Turchetti (University of Manchester - U.K.)

Abstract&Program - Congress Program et al...

Abstract Volume&Program (.pdf format 900 KB)

Inside: SISFA 2006 General Program, Plenary and Invited program, DEFINITIVE Contributes program, Congress Attendees SISFA 2006.

Esonero MIUR for Teachers

Further information to follow.

Deadlines - NEW updated!

Registration: 15 June 2006 at 14.15.

Abstracts of contributed papers via mail only (to: danilo.capecchi@uniroma1.it): 31 May 2006 - NEW!

Notification of acceptance of contributed papers via mail only: 03 June 2006 - NEW!

Call for contributed papers: 31 December 2006.

Additional events on history and didactics of Physics

Some expositions on the history of Science and concerning didactics of physics are worth to visit, such as ones organized in a special area at Faculty of Architecture, "Valle Giulia", University of Rome "La Sapienza". You will find:

Science Show: didactics of Physics by means of instruments of "poor" laboratory. Edited by Proff. Lino De Santis and Bruno Marconi, Associazione per l’Insegnamento della Fisica, AIF sez. de L’Aquila. The works foresee interactive activity opened to students and professors by discussing around natural phenomena.
Science Show: The shade of the flame and other experiments extracted from "The Chemical history of a candle" by Faraday. Edited by Prof. Pietro Cerreta, Associazione culturale Scienza Viva

Photographic show: the most spectacular results of the research in Astrophysics gotten in the last 15 years from the European (and not) institutions of research. Edited by Prof. Gian Nicola Cabizza, Società Astronomica Turritana di Sassari.

Congress Dinner

"Efeso il Barrocciaio", via dei Salentini 12, Rome

Placed among the district of St. Lorenzo and the University zone. From the central zone taking n. 71 and going down to the beginning or Via Tiburtina, or n. 492 going down to Piazza dei Siculi. Both the stops are few footsteps.

Proceedings

The written memories will be introduced after the carrying out of the congress within December 2006. The acceptance of memories and their publication will be subjected to scientific committee decision. Further information to follow.

Grants for Students

Further information to follow.

The Congress fee

The Congress fee SISFA 2006 is free.

The congress office also encourage to provide to pay a membership SISFA 2006 fee as 25,00 Euros to:
Società degli Storici della Fisica e dell'Astronomia

Bank name: Bancaintesa

Bank account numbers: 48329/1 ABI 6070 CAB 1600
Address: Via Monte di Pietà, 8
Postal code and city: 20121 Milano

It is also possibile to pay during the Congress SISFA 2006 at Rome.

Congress Poster SISFA 2006

Poster

Patronage

ITACA, Dipartimento “Industrial design, tecnologia nell’architettura, cultura dell’ambiente

Faculty of Architecture, "Valle Giulia", University of Rome "La Sapienza".

Via Flamina , 70 00196 Rome
Tel. + 39 06 49919082
Fax + 39 06 49919028
e-mail: dipitaca@uniroma1.it

Map of Dept. of Physics "E. Fermi", University of Rome La Sapienza

The highlighted buildings. Path and Map

M is the Marconi building
F is the Fermi building
AM is the Aula Magna

Map of Faculty of Architecture "Valle Giulia", University of Rome La Sapienza

Path and Map by University of Rome "La Sapienza" Website

Path to go to Faculty of Architecture and Dept. of Physics by means of public utilities

Hotel reservation and travel information at special price

Homepage http://www.millenniumevents.it/

Rates are prepared by MillenniumEvents-Appunti di Viaggio s.a.s.
Rates at the hotel are per room, per night – breakfast is included.
SPECIAL PRICE ARE AVAILABLE FOR 2 NIGHTS MINIMUM STAY
In order to obtain a special price, your hotel reservation should be addressed via mail before 08 May and 15 May (please, see the following table)
Hotel prices are quoted in EURO.
Reservations will be handled on a “first-come, first-served” basis.
The Hotel Reservation Office for the SISFA 2006 Congress will try to respect your hotel choices, but if your desirere alternative accommodations at another hotel, please contact the Milllenniumevents agency.

Hotel’s Name	Rates per night, per room (in EURO)
Hotel’s Name	About the hotel and location	Double Room	Double Room single use	Single Room	Suite
HOTEL HERMITAGE** Availability: 25 rooms Reservation via mail before 15 May** E-mail: info@millenniumevents.it	The Grand Hotel Hermitage, is located in a beautifully restored modern building, equipped with all comforts you may need as bar and cocktail lounge, offering to businessmen and tourists a pleasant stay. It is possible to enjoy a magnificent breath-taking view of Rome from its panoramic terrace, where you can be delighted from the Roman sun having a drink or a snack. The location and the careful service guarantee the guests a peaceful and relaxing stay, a stone's throw from the historical centre of Rome. The hotel is also provided with: Breakfast room, Cocktail bar, Conference facilities, Disabled facilities, Garden and Parking facilities. (by http://grandhotelhermitage.romaviva.com/) Photo Gallery	€ 140,00	€ 125,00	€ 106,00	Unavailable
HOTEL PALLADIUM* Availability: 6-7 rooms, Superior type (Official price € 305,00, please see agency congress price,) Reservation via mail before 15 May** E-mail: info@millenniumevents.it	The Hotel Palladium is located into the historical city center and business area of Rome, the Palladium Palace is a refined and comfortable hotel, offering a quality service for leisure and business travellers. The hotel is located at 50 metres from the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore, 200 metres from the Opera House, 800 metres from Roman Forum and Colosseum and a five-minutes walk from the air terminal. (by: http://www.hotelpalladiumpalace.it) Photo Gallery	€ 200,00 (Superior room)	€ 200,00 (Superior room)	Unavailable	Unavailable
HOTEL VENETO* Availability: 20 rooms Reservation via mail before 08 May** E-mail: info@millenniumevents.it	The Hotel Veneto Rome is a 3 star hotel situated in the plush environs of the Via Veneto perhaps Rome's most famous street… the Via Veneto was immortalised in Fellini's classic La Dolce Vita and as is still the main elite shopping locality for the rich and famous! Take a stroll down the Via Veneto, past the American Embassy, until you get to the Trevi Fountain where Anita Ekberg made arguably the most memorable swim in cinematic history. Views of Rome as well as excellent Italian and local Roman Cuisine - see rooms and services for more information and menus The virtual tour of our hotel has been realised using the latest internet technology and is completely interactive - zoom, 360 navigation and a choice of 8 different rooms to view mean you can actually see you cake in the shop window before you eat it. (by: http://www.hotelvenetorome.com) Photo Gallery	€ 182,00	€ 135,00	Unavailable	Unavailable
HOTEL TAORMINA Availability: 10 rooms + (10? ... Further information to follow) Reservation via mail before 15 May** E-mail: info@millenniumevents.it	The Hotel Taormina is located in the historical centre of Rome near important historical and artistic monuments such as the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and San Giovanni in Laterano, just to mention the most known. We are just round the corner from Via Appia, well-known for its cheap and famous shops. For 50 years Hotel Taormina and its staff have been building up the necessary skills and cordiality in order to make you feel at home in every moment. Hotel Taormina, is classified as a two-star Hotel but the quality of its services is certainly at a higher level. As it is very close to the Central Railway Station of Roma Termini, those who stay at our hotel will find moving from one area of the city to the other extremely easy due to the near-by means of public transport (bus, underground, taxis. The Hotel has been recently refurbished in order to offer our clients best comfort . All rooms are perfectly furnished, with bathroom, colour TV, air-conditioning (not in each room and upon request) and safe-deposit box. An excellent parking and exchange bureau can be found near the hotel. (by: http://www.hoteltaormina.net/it/home.asp) Photo Gallery	€ 121,00	€ 116,00	Unavailable	Unavailable