Three directors of the World Data System (WDS) under ISCU visited NIPR on May 25, 2012. And the Special Science Seminor is held.

Dr. David Carlson（UNAVCO, USA）
（Director of International Programme Office for the IPY 2007-2008）
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Dr. Mustapha Mokrane (WDS-IPO, NICT)
（Executive Director of WDS-International Programme Office)
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Dr. Kostiantyn Yefremov（Ukrina WDC director）
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