Event management is a central tool of the Office of Science & Technology. We carefully plan and select our events, maintaining our philosophy of goal-oriented planning, efficient implementation, and the achievement of long-term results.

Not only are events useful to initiate or strengthen networking among people in a certain field, they are also effective for openly establishing certain topics as important issues in policies regarding science, research, and technology.

Informal discussions that take place as a result of an event often lead to new cooperation and give potential project partners the opportunity to interact with each other before taking any further steps. Events represent an important element for the OST Visitors Program, the expansion of the OST Scientist Network, and for exploring new collaborations.

OST Events 2011:

• December 06, 2011
  bridges Lecture Series Event with Gernot Wagner






"But will the Planet Notice? Why Only Economists - not Recyclers - Can Stop Global Warming" - A Lecture on Global Warming.

The Embassy of Austria hosted a lecture on Global Warming with Gernot Wagner, who currently works on market-based solutions to a wide range of environmental problems at the Environmental Defense Fund and teaches energy economics as adjunct faculty at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs, on the occasion of his new book: "But will the Planet Notice? Why Only Economists - not Recyclers - Can Stop Global Warming."

The event was held on December 06, at the Embassy of Austria. A book signing and an Austrian holiday reception concluded the evening.


Click on the picture below or the link to access the full Photo Gallery of the event on December, 06, Washington, DC:

bridges Lecture Series Event: "But will the Planet Notice? Why only Economists - not Recyclers - Can Stop Global Warming" with Gernot Wagner.

• September 07, 2011
  Book presentation „Austria. Past, Present and Future“ by Hannes Androsch






"Austria. Past, Present and Future" by Hannes Androsch

It was time to re-examine the myths and opinions about Austria as a country. In his book, a team of noted scholars, experts and journalists take on the task of putting right the image of Austria and Austrians. In the process they examine the country’s past and present, as well as its future.

Hannes Androsch, born in Vienna in 1938, was minister of finance and vice-chancellor under Bruno Kreisky, director-general of the Creditanstalt-Bankverein, and today is an industrialist.

This event was held in cooperation with the Austrian Cultural Forum Washington, DC.


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Book Presentation: "Austria. Past, Present and Future" by Dr. Hannes Androsch

 

• June 14, 2011
  Lecture with the Austrian Scientist of the Year: Kurt Kotrschal






"Clever and Socially Complex Geese, Raves and Wolves - The New Vienna School of Cognitive Ethology"

The 5th lecture of the Austrian Scientist of the Year, the laureate of 2010 Prof. Kurt Kotrschal, Director of the Konrad Lorenz Research Station in Grünau, Upper Austria, and of the Wolf Science Center in Ernstbrunn, Lower Austria, was held on June, 14 at the Embassy of Austria.

The lecture discussed the approach to this hot topic in a variety of animals, contributing to the understanding of how variability in behavior, perception, physiology, communication and cognition is connected with individual efficiency and success in the social domain, i.e. how evolution shapes sociality and cognition.

This event was held in cooperation with EURAXESS and the Austrian Consulate General New York.

The lecture was aimed at a non-technical audience with interest in physics, and was followed by a reception.


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Lecture by Kurt Kotrschal, Austrian Scientist of the Year 2010: "Clever and Socially Complex Geese, Raves and Wolves - The New Vienna School of Cognitive Ethology"

 

• April 2011
  Workshops 'Start Your R&D Business in Austria'



Austria offers one of the most attractive incentive systems for research and development (R&D) activities in Europe, featuring substantial pre-seed and seed financing options for start-ups along with up to 80 % cash grants for later-stage companies.


The events will provide an excellent opportunity for scientists, entrepreneurs and company founders to learn more about Austria's advantages as a business location for R&D. Experts will share their insights on government support and incentive systems as well as funding opportunities in Austria and will be available to answer your questions.


Details on the workshops and the speakers can be found on the official invitation. 

Workshops 'Start Your R&D Business in Austria'

• March 10, 2011
  Film Premiere: ‘Carl Djerasssi – My Life’

Washington Film Premiere: ‘Carl Djerasssi – My Life’

The OST co-hosted the screening of the documentary film ‘Carl Djerassi – My Life’ together with the Carnegie Institution for Science and the American Chemical Society at the Carnegie Institution in Washington, DC. The film serves as portrait of the brilliant scientist turned science-in-fiction writer, and inventor of the first oral contraceptive pill.

Book signing with Djerassi was scheduled for 6 pm. After the screening, Djerassi engaged in a conversation with Madeleine Jacobs, Executive Director and CEO of the American Chemical Society.

Click on the picture below or the link to access the full Photo Gallery of the event on March 10, 2011 in Washington, DC:

Filmpremiere: ‘Carl Djerasssi – My Life’

Please follow this link to view the video of the event.

Information on previous events can be found here: