| IST Lecture by Martin Nowak - from Selfish Genes to Supercooperators |
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bridges vol. 24, December 2009 / News from the Network: Austrian Researchers Abroad By Astrid Roemer  The IST Austria lecture series, with the aim of introducing renowned researchers and their work to a scientific audience and the general public, began with a talk by Martin Nowak, professor of biology and mathematics at Harvard University and director of Harvard's Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, presented November 25, 2009, at the IST Campus in Klosterneuburg.IST (The Institute of Science and Technology) officially opened its doors in June 2009 and is Austria's top post-graduate research institution. Its goal is to attract world-renowned researchers in order to perform innovative and groundbreaking research using a bottom-up approach. Following a welcome by President Thomas A. Henzinger, Dr. Nowak, who is also a member of the IST Scientific Advisory Board, introduced the 130 visitors to his field of research: the evolution of cooperation. Nowak's presentation was well received, as evidenced by the vibrant Q&A session that followed. Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
