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Since April 2004, the OST publishes bridges - The OST's publication on S&T Policy, a quarterly online publication. bridges is filled with reports, analysis and commentaries on research and science and technology policy in the US and Austria.

News regarding the network of Austrian scientists and scholars in North America rounds out this publication while showcasing the importance of maintaining an ongoing dialogue with members of the network.

bridges - The OST's Online Magazine on S&T Policy is published quarterly in English for a large subscriber base and is the logical product resulting from combining the two previous OST publications, namely Voices on US Science & Technology Policy and inform@ion for Austrian Research & Science Abroad.

 

What readers say about our publications

  • "A brief note to let you know that I enjoyed reading several of the articles in the new issue of bridges. It is nice to see things from a different perspective. Thanks for sending it along." [Dr. George Pantalos, Professor of Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Louisville, on bridges Volume 10]
  • "Very impressive. The accomplishments of these Austrian scientists are amazing. You really provide a wonderful communication platform." [Dr. Guenter Bischof, Director, Center for Austrian Culture and Commerce, University of New Orleans, on Moves & Milestones in bridges Volume 9]
  • "Thank you very much for sending this issue. I see that several articles are immediately relevant and may take the liberty of sharing this issue with several people." [Dr. Ann H. Clarke, NASA, on bridges Volume 8]
  • "Many thanks for the interesting reading material!" [Dr. Jeffrey Lutz, deputy director, Office of Science & Technology Cooperation, US Department of State, on bridges Volume 8]
  • "Always like bridges - great work!" [Dr. Josef Penninger, Scientific Director, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, on bridges Volume 7]
  • "Keep up your great bridge work -- an example for other DC Embassies!" [Dr. Jostein Mykletun, science counselor, Embassy of Norway in Washington, DC, chair of the Washington Science Diplomats Club, on bridges Volume 7]
  • "I will request a subscription to bridges, and am indebted to you for bringing it to my attention." [Dr. Arden L. Bement, Jr, director, National Science Foundation, on bridges Volume 7]
  • "Thank you so much - bridges is very informative and I appreciate being sent these updates." [Dr. Danuta Krotoski, acting associate director, Office of Prevention Research and International Programs, National Institutes of Health, on bridges Volume 7]
  • "Just wanted to express my thanks for the high quality of the bridges publication. I've really enjoyed reading the articles and find them very informative, insightful, and interesting." [Connie K. N. Chang, acting director, Office of Technology Policy, Technology Administration, US Department of Commerce, on bridges Volume 7]
  • "bridges is an excellent collection of current materials and reporting on key S&T and engineering issues here in the US and abroad. It is an valuable resource for me and my colleagues and helps to foster international collaboration between our countries. Thank you for providing Bridges to all of us and keep up the great work." [Dr. Andrew W. Reynolds, Deputy Adviser to the Secretary of State, US Department of State, on bridges Volume 6]
  • "bridges is a fine and informative magazine. Keep up the good work!" [Dr. Eduardo L. Feller, Senior Staff Associate, National Science Foundation, in bridges Volume 6]
  • "I did in fact read this article before I received your message and I forwarded it to my colleagues, because I thought it was a very good piece. I very much like your publication and review the contents of every edition. I appreciate receiving it!" [Paul Uhlir, director of International Scientific and Technical Information Programs, The National Academies, on Roger Pielke's article "The Role of National Science Academies as Policy Advisers" in bridges Volume 6]
  • “Thank you for bringing this interesting publication to my attention. The contents are of interest to more than me alone so I am arranging to have bridges included in the Library's online catalogue, and thus available to all our community.” [David Jones, University of Alberta, on bridges Volume 2]
  • “Very good and interesting articles.” [David Stevenson, National Research Council Canada, on bridges Volume 2]
  • “Your article is one of the best I've seen on our little world of science writing for the public. And it's the first one in which the US experience and approach are compared to the European -- well done indeed…Congratulations on a fine piece of work.” [John Wilkes, University of California at Santa Cruz, on Philipp Steger's article on Science Journalism in bridges Volume 1]
  • “You did a beautiful job.”[Deborah Blum, University of Wisconsin-Madison, on Philipp Steger's article on Science Journalism in bridges Volume 1]
  • “My warmest & most sincere congratulations on bridges. Impressive -- nothing less! Keep it up!” [Jostein Mykletun, Washington Science Diplomats Club, on bridges Volume 1]
  • “Very nicely done -- both the individual article and the publication as a whole.” [Crispin Taylor, American Society of Plant Biologists, on Philipp Steger's article on Science Journalism in bridges Volume 1]
  • “...your report is great!” [Prof. Martin Nowak, Harvard University on Voices]
  • “I am quite pleased to see the regular appearance of your newsletter. Congratulations on your initiative. It is refreshing indeed to see so many Austrian scientists contribute to the research scene on either side of the Atlantic.” [Fritz Prinz, Stanford University on Voices]