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Science needs to change, and you could be the next Schmidt Science Fellow to help lead the way! This fellowship program is dedicated to developing the next generation of science leaders who can transcend disciplines, advance discovery, and solve the world's most pressing problems. If you're ready to embrace transdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and interdisciplinary research, as well as systems thinking, systems engineering, and systems change, then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Learn more about this exciting opportunity at https://lnkd.in/e7bFAGe2. #transdisciplinary #crossdisciplinary #interdisciplinaryresearch #systemsthinking #systemsengineering #systemschange #scienceneedstochange #nextgenerationleaders #transcendence

Interdisciplinary thinking builds connections and breaks boundaries to help us better understand and weave together the complex whole of topics in science, engineering, and medicine. 2023 award winners Saad B., Steven Strogatz, Janina M Jeff Ringo, PhD, MS, and Elijah J Yetter-Bowman discuss how interdisciplinary thinking leads to excellent science communication and new scientific discoveries. The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Science Communications, given by the The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in partnership with Schmidt Sciences, honor exceptional science communicators, journalists, and research scientists who have developed creative, original work to communicate issues and advances in science, engineering, or medicine for the general public. Learn more about our program and the 2023 winners at: https://lnkd.in/gE7XfUbQ #interdisciplinary #sciencecommunication #discovery #STEM #science #engineering

Embracing the Fun Side of Science! In the world of science, curiosity fuels discovery, but did you know it also sparks joy? From quirky experiments to Eureka moments, we're celebrating the fun aspects of our quest for knowledge. Doris Reiter and Dr. Pranoti Kshirsagar delves into the lighter side of scientific exploration, showcasing the moments of laughter, wonder, and affinity that make the journey truly enjoyable. Celebrate the joy of science and share your favorite lab moments with us in the comments below! 🚀 TU Dortmund University  #ScienceFun #DiscoverTogether #STEM #JoyOfScience #LifeOfScientist

Check out this feature on a research team ORISE Fellow Tim Wojan is a part of which has been awarded a two-year, $300,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a new method for accurately measuring innovation activity in small geographic regions! You can read more about the grant here: https://bit.ly/3SReeER And you can learn more about Tim's fellowship by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3SUgrz9 #ShapingScience #ExperienceORISE #IamORISE

Kudos to Marcia McNutt of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the inaugural State of the Science address. Important, insightful, and inspiring are the first words that come to mind as I listened. Important: A sobering assessment of where U.S. science stands now in a historical context and where it will stand in the future if the status quo prevails. Insightful: An honest and data-driven assessment that put U.S. science leadership in a global context and why continued leadership is vital to our nation. Inspiring: An optimistic set of prescriptions that are actionable and empowering. https://lnkd.in/eQ4-z-if

The Leiden Ranking, an annual assessment of universities' scientific performance and impact, has once again recognized the Weizmann Institute of Science as one of the world's elite research institutions. 📈 The Weizmann Institute of Science secured an impressive 9th position globally, solidifying its place among prestigious names like Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, and MIT. 🌍 What sets the Leiden Ranking apart is its objective and quantitative methodology. Unlike subjective surveys, it relies solely on bibliometric data – the number of scientific publications, citations, and the proportion of highly-cited papers from each institution. 📊 This focus on scientific impact highlights institutions producing truly influential and high-quality research, rather than just the quantity of publications. Moreover, the ranking employs a size-normalized approach, leveling the playing field for smaller but impactful institutions. 🔬 Weizmann's consistent top 10 ranking in recent years is a testament to its sustained excellence and upward trajectory in research quality. This recognition underscores the Institute's status as a global powerhouse in scientific discovery and innovation. 🌟 Let us celebrate Weizmann's well-deserved achievement and its unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge. https://lnkd.in/eAfvDdVi #LeidenRanking #WeizmannInstitute #ScientificExcellence #ResearchImpact

The purpose of the Gothenburg U-GOT KIES Centre Spring Workshop 2024 was to discuss the current trends in changing science & innovation policy, with a special focus on Europe. During the workshop, Professors Susanna Fellman, Uwe Cantner and Magnus Gulbrandsen talked, respectively, about changing science and innovation policy in Sweden, Germany and Norway. They drew both upon their scientific expertise and their societal involvements in policy. Professor Maureen McKelvey (Centre on knowledge-intensive innovation ecosystems) chaired the following session and explains this workshop. - I ’ve organized the workshop in this way to tap into what is happening right now and provide the opportunity for reflections and learning. What is changing now is related to some broader debates in society about the relationships between the knowledge economy, innovation, and challenge to the universities. One view can be summarized more as “leave science alone and enable autonomy” while another view is “make universities and science directly responsible to society”.   https://lnkd.in/dJvQZiYv

In case you missed (or are unaware), Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences just gave the first State of the Science address. The video of that has been uploaded already and can be reached here (https://lnkd.in/e5qXvCHE). This was a really interesting overview of challenges and opportunities that highlighted changes in trends while discussing the important role of science in providing insights into the future, producing new products that improve our quality of life, being key for the economy (where markets are booming), and where jobs are (and not just for college graduates). Her talk was both inspiring and sobering, outlining challenges as well as opportunities, and discussing the benefits of scientific leadership from a national perspective (while focused on the perspective from the US, the lessons have global resonance and implications). This was followed by a great panel discussion with renowned academics, industry and journalist representatives that touched on many of the topics in the talk including communication and dealing with the politicization of science. If you are interested in the state of science in the US, along with needs and opportunities for making changes (with ideas like creating a national research strategy and better leveraging academic/industry partnerships), I recommend taking the time to watch. #Science #NationalAcademyofSciences #VannevarBush #Google Marcia McNutt, Harvey Fineberg, Christie Aschwanden, Stephanie Diem, James Manyika, E. Albert Reece, James Marshall Shepherd, Grace W.

Science will inevitably help shape our future, but how should society get the best from science? And how does science benefit society? Join us tomorrow when #NobelPrize laureates and experts will be discussing these questions. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e3dEAVnv

Today, we celebrate the brilliance of science and the remarkable achievements that have shaped our world. Happy National Science Day! Let's honor the tireless efforts of scientists, innovators, and researchers who continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and inspire future generations. Together, let's embrace the power of science to create a brighter, more sustainable future for all. #NationalScienceDay #ScienceCelebration #ScienceInnovation #ScientificDiscovery #ScienceIsPower #STEM #Research #Innovation #ScienceForAll #FutureOfScience #ScientificAdvancement #KnowledgeIsPower #ScienceInspires #Curiosity #ScientificAchievement #STEMEducation #ScienceAndTechnology #ScienceCommunity #CelebrateScience #ScienceDay2023