icts is a multi and interdisciplinary venture that brings together various subjects such as mathematics, physics, biology, computer science and earth sciences. it is envisaged as a place where researchers from around the world meet and interact for critical periods of time in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere. icts hopes to attract the best researchers from around the world to organize and participate in programs that stimulate progress in science. it is also involved in high level education and training and in reaching out to the larger society by serving as a node for scientific information and values.