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- November 7, 2005
"The Magic of Mathematics," Austrian Science Series
Austrian Scientist of the Year 2004, Professor Rudolf Taschner, participated in the OST's Austrian Science Series by holding a lecture at the Embassy of Austria in Washington, DC. At this occasion, Professor Taschner described "math space," a highly successful institution he co-founded in 2003 at the MuseumsQuartier in Vienna, Austria, and also spoke about his current work and ongoing projects. To read a transcript of Dr. Taschner's presentation, click here. Please also view the invitation to this event and consult the presentation on the topics discussed during this evening.
- March 11, 2005
Dinner Reception: Visit of the Austrian Vice Chancellor, Hubert Gorbach
A dinner was held on March 11, 2005, at the residence of Austrian Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Eva Novotny, on the occasion of the US visit of the Austrian Vice Chancellor Hubert Gorbach. Several researchers participated in the dinner and discussed R&D-related issues with the vice chancellor. An interview with Hubert Gorbach was published in bridges, the OST's online magazine on S&T policy.
- January 22, 2005
Dinner Reception: Austrian Undersecretary for Science & Technology in New York
The Austrian Undersecretary for Science & Technology from the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT), Eduard Mainoni, visited New York City on January 22, 2005. On that occasion, the Office of Science & Technology (OST) organized a dinner with several researchers from the greater New York area. The dinner was followed by a discussion about research in Austria between Undersecretary Mainoni and the participating Austrian researchers.
- January 18, 2005
"Night Science – Science of Innovation through Serendipity," Austrian Science Series
Austrian Scientist of the Year 2003, Professor Josef Penninger, serves as scientific director of the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology Austria (IMBA) at the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). Professor Penninger spoke at the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC, in the course of the OST's Austrian Science Series. In his lecture, Prof. Penninger spoke about his work and the role of serendipity in research. According to Prof. Penninger "Night science is the science of innovation through serendipity. By day, everybody knows where to go, but at night things are unclear and people don't see well. It is under these conditions that science can make a real difference." To view the invitation and agenda for the evening, click here.
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