P. Boero, B. Pedemonte, E. Robotti, E., G. Chiappini, "The "voices and echoes game" and the interiorization of crucial aspects of theoretical knowledge in a Vygotskian perspective: an ongoin research" PME22, Stellenbosh (South Africa), July 1998

R. Garuti, P. Boero, E. Lemut, "Cognitive unity of theorems and difficulty of proof", PME22, Stellenbosh (South Africa), July 1998

T. De Martino, S. Hassinger, "Feature-based Technology for Collaborative Product Design", CE98: 5th ISPE Internat. Conference on Concurrent Engineering Research and Applications, 15-17 July 1998, Tokyo (Japan)

P. Forcheri, M.T. Molfino, A. Quarati, F. Riccio, "Network-based Multimedia Technology for Continuous Training in Enterprises", ERCIM News, No 33, pp.26-27

I.M.A appears with nine projects in the catalogue of the technologies prepared by the Scientifical Park; this catalogue is available on Internet and published on CD-rom. Four of these projects appear also in the paper version of the catalogue, which presents a selection of 200 files, chosen on the basis of: innovation, potential application, possible relevance for SME

E. Puppo has given the post-grade course "Level of Detail in Surface Modeling" at the Dept. of Computer Science of the Universidad Nacional del Sur, Bahia Blanca, (Argentina), on 1-12 June

A module of 12 hours on "Management and Geometric Modeling of Spatial Data" has been given within the experimental Specialization post-laurea course on Informative Territorial Models, organized by GISFORM in cooperation with the Faculty of Architetture of Genoa University (classes at the Osservatorio CIVIS of the City council; 19, 22, 23/6; teacher: E. Puppo)

A module of 50 hours on "Management and Geometric Modeling of Spatial Data" has been given within the experimental Specialization post-laurea course on Informative Territorial Models, organized by GISFORM in cooperation with the Faculty of Architetture of Genoa University (classes at the IMA, 29/6 - 6/7/98; teachers: A.Coda, M.De Martino, C.Pienovi, C.Pizzi, F.Rossi, M.Spagnuolo, S.Spinello)

E. Puppo, "A topological model for the generalization and multiresolution representation of geographic maps", Dept of Computer Science of the Universidad Nacional del Sur, Bahia Blanca, Argentina (the work presented is made in collaboration with G. Dettori and M. Bertolotto)

On Monday June 8th a group of 9 experts in vocational training of countries of the European Community has visited I.M.A. (interested in the Adapt project and long distance education)