Academician, Professor L. Anatychuk from Ukraine, scientist, engineer, the author of books and scientific works, editor of “Journal of  Thermoelectricity”, organizer and President of the International Thermoelectric Academy is well known to thermoelectric community.

On July 15 Dr. Anatychuk celebrates his 70-th jubilee and 50-th anniversary of scientific and pedagogical activity in the field of  thermoelectricity.

I noticed the following link about a pet bed, made of orthopedic foam and with a built-in Peltier cooler/heater:

    http://www.i4u.com/article10701.html

So, if your love your dog and love thermoelectrics finally here's a way to enjoy both.  And at the bargain price of $250, you'll want nothing but the best for your dog.  The above piece talks about the product, but to actually buy one use this link:

    http://www.hammacher.com/publish/74237.asp

Among the agenda items facing the ITS Board at their annual meeting held June 3, 2007 prior to ICT2007 was the following proposal:

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Proposal to Amend ITS Constitution to reflect Global Climate Change

WHEREAS Global Climate Change has emerged as the key challenge of the
modern age the Goals of the International Thermoelectric Society (ITS)
are hereby modified to include as the first goal:

"TO PROMOTE an understanding of the role thermoelectric technology may
play in environmental impact and mitigating global climate change."

Upon approval by the ITS Board, said goal is to be inserted in the ITS
immediately following the "Goals" section heading.
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 I am pleased to report the proposal was approved unanimously and the ITS Constitution has been so modified.

A proposal from Freiburg, Germany to host the annual International Conference on Thermoelectrics there in 2009 has been has been approved by the ITS Board.  Dr. Harald Böttner will be conference chairman:

Dr. Harald Böttner

Fraunhofer IPM

Heidenhofstr. 8

Freiburg 79110

Germany

Click here to contact Dr. Böttner