“A drawing that continues on the back
side or working with extremely fine lines represents this way of
pushing perception to its boundaries,” Dr. Bussmann comments on her
work on the philosopher Merleau-Ponty, “but sometimes I have the
feeling that what I am doing is unjustified—to read philosophers in such a
way. But then on the other hand, that’s exactly what it’s about to find
new approaches; the way of trying something new instead of diligently
producing some more footnotes.”
Astrid Schnetzer has to commute to
her working environment, as so many others do. One way takes her about
two hours, but there are some significant differences compared to other
commuters: The vehicle she’s commuting with is a "Deep Submergence
Vehicle" nicknamed “Alvin,” and it carries her into the depths of the
Pacific Ocean.
The OST network of Austrian scientists abroad was established by the
Office of Science & Technology (OST) at the Austrian Embassy in
Washington, D.C., and focuses on the outreach of government-related
agencies to Austrian scientists in North America. Its main objective
has been to support the scientific community with information and
specific advice wherever necessary and requested.
The Union of Concerned Scientists, or
UCS, is a partnership of more than 100.000 scientists and citizens in
the United States. Kevin Knobloch, who serves on the board of directors
of the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) and
the Environmental League of Massachusetts, and Kurt Gottfried, a
professor emeritus of physics at Cornell University, now lead the UCS.
One of the main purposes of the Union is to encourage activities that
protect the environment.
The association of Austrian
Scientists and Scholars in North America (ASciNA) is hosting a
conference in Vienna, Austria this year.
