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International Conference on Societal and Economic Impact of Basic Research on May 10–11, 2007, in Vienna |
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bridges vol. 13, April 2007 / Noteworthy Information
An international conference dealing with the impact of basic research will take place on 10 - 11 May 2007 at the Alte Aula, Vienna, Austria. The conference organised by the Austrian Science Fund in cooperation with the European Science Foundation will explore how and when basic research, society and the economy interact. International Experts will examine methods for evaluating and reinforcing the impact of basic research. The international conference Science Impact - Rethinking the Impact of Basic Research on Society and the Economy is aimed at stimulating public discussion and promoting awareness of basic research. Scientists, funding bodies and decision makers are invited to participate. A detailed programme as well as the conference brochure including the abstracts of all presentations is available via http://www.science-impact.ac.at
Apart from three keynotes that will discuss aspects of Economy, Science Theory and Science the first part of the conference will deal with The Impact of Basic Research: Theory, History, Expectations. Theoretical and historical overviews will be discussed. It is generally agreed that basic research drives economic and societal progress, yet the processes through which science evolves into knowledge need further discussion. As an example, the accuracy of the linear and dynamic model needs careful examination. To understand the status quo, the conference will offer opportunities to address the expectations for the impact of basic research including specific questions such as: What part does chance play in scientific investigation? And can serendipity be systematically exploited? What influences can and should the expectations of industry and society exert on the search for knowledge?
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The Sound of GIS - Geoinformatics Forum in July in Salzburg |
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bridges vol. 13, April 2007 / Noteworthy Information
The beautiful world cultural heritage city of Salzburg is the setting for the inaugural Geoinformatics Forum (in short: GI_Forum) symposium July 3-6, 2007, at Salzburg University Center for Geographic Information (ZGIS), Austria. The interdisciplinary GI_Forum focuses on an international GIScience audience, communicating in English, and sharing an interest in translating new methods and techniques into a broad range of application domains in geoinformatics. Young researchers and established scientists will find a vibrant GI community from academia, industry, and government to analyze progress and to explore new research directions.
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Transaction Publishers shine spotlight on Contemporary Austrian Studies – Volume 15 Sexuality in Austria presented at the Embassy of Austria |
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bridges vol. 13, April 2007 / Noteworthy Information
 On February 23, the Cultural Department at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC, hosted a book presentation featuring Eva Nowotny, Austrian ambassador to the United States, Guenter Bischof, professor of history and director of the Center of Austrian Culture and Commerce at the University of New Orleans, Dagmar Herzog, professor at the City University of New York, and Irving Louis Horowitz, chairman of the board at Transaction Publishers.
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