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🎉 Exciting Milestone for our #TransforM Cluster at Technische Universität München! 🎉 We're thrilled to share some fantastic news for our #TransforM Cluster focusing on social science perspectives on #technology and #innovation. We have successfully passed the first phase of the next round of the Exzellenzstrategie funded by the German Federal Government and the German States. This achievement allows us to submit a full proposal to the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation. ✳The TransforM Mission: Rethinking Transformative Technologies Our interdisciplinary social science cluster, #TransforM, is dedicated to rethinking theories, methods, and practices around participation, legitimacy, responsibility, security, and resilience, especially concerning transformative technologies. These technologies such as #quantumcomputing, #biotechnology or #advancedrobotics are key to addressing significant challenges like climate change, energy, mobility, and healthcare. However, they often face public controversies and growing innovation skepticism. Collaboration for Societal Impact Together with our technical partners, #TransforM aims to explore how societal concerns can be more effectively integrated into innovation processes. Our goal is to align technological advancements and economic opportunities with social, ecological, and political interests. ✳Acknowledging Our Team A big thank you goes to our coordinators Hanna Hottenrott, Holger Patzelt, and Sebastian Pfotenhauer with our project manager Zinaida Vasilyeva. The successful team also includes Oliver Alexy, Alena Buyx, Nicola Breugst, Silke Beck, Tim Buthe, Claudia Doblinger, Oliver Falck, Urs Gasser, Dietmar Harhoff, Joachim Henkel, Prof. Dr. Martin Hoegl, Marcello Ienca, Enkelejda Kasneci, Tobias Kretschmer, Sabina Leonelli, Stefan Minner, Ruth Müller, Jörg Niewöhner, Maximilian Schiffer, Jutta Roosen, and Ludger Woessmann. ✳Interdisciplinary Research Strategy I am particularly happy that this result is also a success of our TUM School of Management research strategy that aims at balancing disciplinary excellence with a strong interdisciplinary collaboration focus. This achievement marks a significant step towards fostering a sustainable and inclusive technological future. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and societal impact! https://lnkd.in/d6m2Bc7u #tum #management #technology #innovation #socialimpact #Exzellenzstrategie #DFG #teamwork (picture credit: DALL·E)

🤶 Systems thinking enhances creativity by encouraging individuals to see connections and patterns within complex problems. 🧞♀️ It promotes a holistic view, allowing for the exploration of various perspectives and innovative solutions. 🧜♀️ By recognizing interdependencies, creative thinkers can generate ideas that integrate multiple elements, leading to more effective outcomes. 🧟 This approach fosters collaboration and open communication, enabling diverse input that can spark new ideas. Ultimately, systems thinking nurtures a deeper understanding of challenges, empowering creative problem-solving. Marie Curie's groundbreaking work with radium and polonium was a testament to her innovative application of systems thinking. By viewing radioactivity as a complex, interconnected system rather than isolated elements, she was able to make significant contributions to science. 🧑🦼➡️ Here's how she applied systems thinking: 🧖♂️ Holistic Understanding: Curie recognized that radioactivity was a property arising from interactions between various atomic and physical processes. This holistic perspective allowed her to see beyond individual elements and grasp the broader implications of her findings. 👯♀️ Interconnectedness: Curie understood that the behaviors of different radioactive materials were interconnected, revealing underlying principles of atomic structure. By integrating her observations from various experiments, she was able to draw insights that others might have missed. 🏌 Iterative Process: Curie's approach was iterative, with continuous refinement of her experimental methods based on previous results. This feedback loop is a core principle of systems thinking, enabling ongoing improvement and adaptation. 👨👩👦 Collaboration: Curie's collaboration with her husband, Pierre, emphasized the power of diverse perspectives in solving complex problems. Together, they were able to analyze the implications of their findings more comprehensively. 👨👦 Societal Impact: Curie recognized the potential societal implications of her discoveries, particularly in the field of medicine. By considering the broader context of her work, she was able to advocate for the use of radium in cancer treatment, demonstrating a systems-thinking approach to the application of scientific knowledge. Marie Curie's application of systems thinking allowed her to connect disparate pieces of information, see the bigger picture, and make significant contributions to science and medicine. Her legacy continues to inspire scientists to approach complex problems with a holistic and interconnected mindset. #innovation #creativity

👉Discover our Speakers and Sessions   Today, we are delighted to unveil the second topic of the #HLFSummit2024: "𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧”. 📅 Monday, November 18th at 15:00 PM 🎙 Chaired by ▶ Julie Jouvencel, Managing Director at SoScience How do we define societal impact? What strategies can be implemented to integrate this concept into organizational projects? In this session, the working group will present their research findings, the methods and tools they've identified, and the vision driving them to enhance the societal impact of research and innovation. The session will begin with a keynote address from 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫, Honorary Chairman at the Institute for Competitiveness, New Delhi, India. Following the keynote, a high-level panel will engage in an in-depth discussion on the topic. 🌐 We'll be discussing these topics with: 🇪🇸 Angélica López Sobrado, Competitive Intelligent services coordinator, TECNALIA Research & Innovation 🇮🇳 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫, Honorary Chairman at the Institute for Competitiveness, India 🇹🇼 Jwu-Sheng Hu, Executive Vice President ITRI 🇫🇷 Michel IDA, HLF Deputy Chair, CEA 🇨🇦 Marie-Pierre Ippersiel, President and CEO, PRIMA Québec - Pôle de recherche et d'innovation en matériaux avancés du Québec 👋 We would also like to thank the entire working group for their valuable time and investment: Clémentine ARPIAINEN, Roxane Bibard, Coryell Boffy, Donna Ennis, C.P.F, Kirsi Hyytinen, Nora Intaranont, Takashi Inutsuka, Cyril Laurié, Anabelle Lopez, Harvin Moore, Maya Okamoto, PhD, Emma Richet, PhD, Alberto Sanna, Martin Scheepers, Stephen Su, Jesse Vincent-Herscovici, Mélanie Marcel, Reynier Julien. 📌 Book your trip now! ➡ https://lnkd.in/e5m9-Zsv #HLF #SocietalImpact #ResearchAndInnovation #HLFCommunity | CEA | GIANT Innovation Campus | Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)(工業技術研究院, 工研院) |

Meet your host Professor Liisa Välikangas: 💡“The future isn’t just AI – it’s the Bioeconomy! AI gets all the hype, but the real game-changer is #Bioeconomy. This is what will transform industries, from supply chains to manufacturing and product innovation. #BioSolutions have the potential to reshape our world, making it more sustainable and efficient. 📣Join me on 23 September for a free webinar and discover the European Leadership Program for Industrial Scientists (#ELPIS) – a unique programme designed specifically for R&D researchers and leaders in science. We’re focusing on the innovation that happens between science and technology – like how life sciences and AI are converging.” What’s in it for you? 👉Meet industrial scientists looking to spark innovation at the intersection of science and tech. 👉Learn how to lead across boundaries and drive growth where innovation thrives. 👉Be part of a powerful network of leaders in science and technology across Europe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dcCGhwCy Dr. Andreas Worberg Liisa Välikangas Stephane Guerraz Michael Frederik Ellekjær Dagnia Looms Ulla Gade B. DTU - Technical University of Denmark #EuroTeQ #Innovation #LifeSciences

I watched this live yesterday, and it was one of the most informative. smartly structured presentations I have seen in ages. Yes, it's an hour speech from Marcia McNutt the president of the National Academies but so worth it. It is much more than the State of Science; it is a clear-eyed view of how tenuous our leadership is and some blockbuster facts and disturbing trends. There are also some wonderfully positive bits about where the US is currently. There are several more ominous parts, with graphs and real data on where this is heading. There is a clear discussion of what structural/focus changes are needed for us to stay on a leadership path. In a world where science and technology are symbiotically accelerating, this is a clear, compelling call for changes, serious changes. When Adm. McRaven took over SOCOM a decade ago, I was asked if I would participate in a small multiday work session with him, his direct staff, and a handful of outsiders on innovation down at HQ/McDill AFB. My first response was, 'Had they called the right Toby.' My second question was 'Why kick off an assignment with this innovation worksession if you were already way in the lead?' knowing SOCOM, which encompassed the most innovative fighting units on the planet already. The simple and obvious answer was 'the competition (enemy) was becoming more innovative.' Again, indicating maybe they called the wrong Toby. Smart people put a new roof on the barn during the sunny days. They do not wait for the storm to arrive. Minor detail: if you go ten years into the future, success socioeconomically and militarily will require Science and Technology leadership. Relinquishing our first-place position will come with a tremendous cost. While we are all rightly excited about the advances in AI, the foundational changes to the world we live in over the next decade will come from Science, which, in great part thanks to AI, is not only accelerating like never before but is compressing the time from experiment/discovery/invention to real impact in the everyday world. We are entering the biggest creative destruction cycle that has ever existed. Again, it was a brilliant, dead-on-target exposition presented for everyone, not just folks with PhDs and lab coats. Anna Catalano Wendy Howell Dr. Misty BlowersZachary Davis Timothy Chou Amanda Reed Janis Skriveris Ellen Levy Nick Dew Pete 'Rocky' RochelleNikhil Deogun Gamiel Gran Michael Crow Ryan Vega MD, MSHA Åsa Tamsons Jake McGee Deborah Lafer Scher Laura Jana Chunka Mui Robert C. Wolcott Dan Ariely Walter ParkesJorge De Cossio Jennifer Snow John Sviokla Stuart Evans David Sprinzen Chad Evans Paul Baier Nicholas Dirks Mila Rosenthal

We are pleased to introduce EffektGIO, a new project initiated by the Grants and Innovation Office in Högskolan Väst, aimed at improving our support in attracting external research and innovation funding. EffektGIO adopts a mixed methods design and is guided by the principles of lateral governance. Our objective is to contribute to a more inclusive academia by incorporating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles into our strategy. Additionally, we aspire to enhance Högskolan Väst's success in securing external research funding amidst the rapidly evolving research funding landscape. Today, we convened our inaugural reference group, and we extend our gratitude to Fredrik Sunnemark, Kristina Areskoug Josefsson, Maria Asuncion Valiente Bermejo, Anna Karin Olsson, Ivan Andrés Castillo, and Linnea Karlsson for their valuable insights and contributions. Big thanks also to my colleague Carl-Fredrik Miles for helping me catch all the great comments we got. Stay tuned for updates as we progress in our endeavor to refine the support mechanisms for our researchers at Högskolan Väst. #EffektGIO #ResearchSupport #GrantsAndInnovation #EDI #HögskolanVäst #Researchmanagement

✅ We're kicking off the first National Associations Meeting of the year! ⏩ On the agenda: the European Research Area and updates from Eurodoc. 📜 Stay tuned for more! #Eurodoc #Research #Innovation #ERA

What impact will Horizon Europe have on the Life Sciences industry and its talent market in the UK? Our Head of Life Sciences, Chris Hamilton, explains how this funding initiative is supporting scientific projects, fostering international collaboration and attracting the leadership talent needed to further the UK’s position in this sector. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJHSCjp4 #LifeSciences #ExecutiveSearch #HorizonEurope

Meet your host Professor Liisa Välikangas: 💡“The future isn’t just AI – it’s the Bioeconomy! AI gets all the hype, but the real game-changer is #Bioeconomy. This is what will transform industries, from supply chains to manufacturing and product innovation. #BioSolutions have the potential to reshape our world, making it more sustainable and efficient. 📣Join me on 23 September for a free webinar and discover the European Leadership Program for Industrial Scientists (#ELPIS) – a unique programme designed specifically for R&D researchers and leaders in science. We’re focusing on the innovation that happens between science and technology – like how life sciences and AI are converging.” What’s in it for you? 👉Meet industrial scientists looking to spark innovation at the intersection of science and tech. 👉Learn how to lead across boundaries and drive growth where innovation thrives. 👉Be part of a powerful network of leaders in science and technology across Europe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead! Register now: https://lnkd.in/dcCGhwCy Dr. Andreas Worberg Liisa Välikangas Stephane Guerraz Michael Frederik Ellekjær Dagnia Looms Ulla Gade B. DTU - Technical University of Denmark #EuroTeQ #Innovation #LifeSciences