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EU/US research and education workshop, Atlanta, USA 2008-11-17
Submitted by consen on Wed, 2008-10-15 12:04.
EU/US research and education workshop, Atlanta, USA
An EU/US research and education workshop will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on 17 and 18 November.
Devoted to the internationalisation of research and graduate studies, the workshop will provide a forum for research leaders and policy makers at universities and research institutes, as well as scientists with experience of research abroad, to discuss issues related to researcher mobility and transatlantic collaboration.
Key questions to be addressed include:
- How can the development of transatlantic degrees be stimulated to attract more talented young people into science careers?
- What innovative curricula are needed to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers to engage in global research and development (R&D) careers?
- What scientist mobility schemes can best contribute to the building of lasting transatlantic networks of excellence?
- How can the transatlantic mobility of scientists best contribute to innovation in a global context?
The workshop will take place under the auspices of the French Presidency of the European Union, and is co-organised by the Delegation of the European Commission, the French Embassy to the United States, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the National Science Foundation.
For further information, please visit:
http://www.dlpe.gatech.edu/EUUS-Workshop/
Internationalization of Research and Graduate Studies and its Implications in the Transatlantic Context
In an increasingly globalized economy, science and technology careers extend beyond national boundaries. Universities and research institutes worldwide are addressing these developments by setting up exchange programs, double and/or joint degrees, and foreign campuses. Several EU-U.S. co-operation ventures promote the training and mobility of researchers and are likely to be further developed.
Join us as we work to
* Achieve a common understanding of the situation and main trends
* Identify key obstacles to increasing transatlantic mobility of students and researchers
* Discover ways and means for strengthening the exchange of scientists and engineers between the EU and the United States in quantitative and qualitative terms
Key Questions This Workshop Will Address
* How to stimulate the development of transatlantic degrees to attract more talented young people into science careers?
* What innovative curricula are needed to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers to engage in global R&D careers?
* What scientist mobility schemes can best contribute to the building of lasting transatlantic networks of excellence?
* How the transatlantic mobility of scientists can best contribute to innovation in a global context?
Who Should Attend
* Research leaders and policy-makers at universities, research institutes, companies, ministries, agencies, and research promotion organizations concerned with international exchange of researchers
* Scientists with experience of research stay abroad
The Agenda
Monday, 17 November
9- 9:30 a.m. Plenary Session
9-9:30 a.m. Welcome speeches
9:30-10:30 a.m. Scene-setting keynote speeches
10:30-11 a.m. Coffee break
11 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Four parallel workshops
12:30-1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:45-5.30 p.m. Four parallel workshops (cont)
6:30-9 p.m. Reception/Dinner
Tuesday, 18 November
9 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Plenary Session
9-10:15 a.m. Reports from workshops
10:15-10:45 a.m. Coffee break
10:45 a.m.-12.15 p.m. Panel discussion with opportunity for questions from floor
12.15-12.30 p.m. Concluding remarks and closing of meeting
12.30-1:45 p.m. Boxed Lunch
Closing
Parallel Workshop Topics
1. Transatlantic science and engineering graduate curricula
2. Innovative Curricula for global R&D careers
3. Brain circulation schemes for developing lasting networks of excellence
4. Transatlantic mobility of researchers and innovation
Each workshop features an introductory speaker from the EU and United States with three additional short, prepared presentations from each side. All participants are invited to contribute during discussions.
2008-11-17 00:00
An EU/US research and education workshop will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on 17 and 18 November.
Devoted to the internationalisation of research and graduate studies, the workshop will provide a forum for research leaders and policy makers at universities and research institutes, as well as scientists with experience of research abroad, to discuss issues related to researcher mobility and transatlantic collaboration.
Key questions to be addressed include:
- How can the development of transatlantic degrees be stimulated to attract more talented young people into science careers?
- What innovative curricula are needed to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers to engage in global research and development (R&D) careers?
- What scientist mobility schemes can best contribute to the building of lasting transatlantic networks of excellence?
- How can the transatlantic mobility of scientists best contribute to innovation in a global context?
The workshop will take place under the auspices of the French Presidency of the European Union, and is co-organised by the Delegation of the European Commission, the French Embassy to the United States, the Georgia Institute of Technology and the National Science Foundation.
For further information, please visit:
http://www.dlpe.gatech.edu/EUUS-Workshop/
Internationalization of Research and Graduate Studies and its Implications in the Transatlantic Context
In an increasingly globalized economy, science and technology careers extend beyond national boundaries. Universities and research institutes worldwide are addressing these developments by setting up exchange programs, double and/or joint degrees, and foreign campuses. Several EU-U.S. co-operation ventures promote the training and mobility of researchers and are likely to be further developed.
Join us as we work to
* Achieve a common understanding of the situation and main trends
* Identify key obstacles to increasing transatlantic mobility of students and researchers
* Discover ways and means for strengthening the exchange of scientists and engineers between the EU and the United States in quantitative and qualitative terms
Key Questions This Workshop Will Address
* How to stimulate the development of transatlantic degrees to attract more talented young people into science careers?
* What innovative curricula are needed to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers to engage in global R&D careers?
* What scientist mobility schemes can best contribute to the building of lasting transatlantic networks of excellence?
* How the transatlantic mobility of scientists can best contribute to innovation in a global context?
Who Should Attend
* Research leaders and policy-makers at universities, research institutes, companies, ministries, agencies, and research promotion organizations concerned with international exchange of researchers
* Scientists with experience of research stay abroad
The Agenda
Monday, 17 November
9- 9:30 a.m. Plenary Session
9-9:30 a.m. Welcome speeches
9:30-10:30 a.m. Scene-setting keynote speeches
10:30-11 a.m. Coffee break
11 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Four parallel workshops
12:30-1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:45-5.30 p.m. Four parallel workshops (cont)
6:30-9 p.m. Reception/Dinner
Tuesday, 18 November
9 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Plenary Session
9-10:15 a.m. Reports from workshops
10:15-10:45 a.m. Coffee break
10:45 a.m.-12.15 p.m. Panel discussion with opportunity for questions from floor
12.15-12.30 p.m. Concluding remarks and closing of meeting
12.30-1:45 p.m. Boxed Lunch
Closing
Parallel Workshop Topics
1. Transatlantic science and engineering graduate curricula
2. Innovative Curricula for global R&D careers
3. Brain circulation schemes for developing lasting networks of excellence
4. Transatlantic mobility of researchers and innovation
Each workshop features an introductory speaker from the EU and United States with three additional short, prepared presentations from each side. All participants are invited to contribute during discussions.
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