Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) Annual Meeting

Baltimore, MD

CRDF's Dmitry Soustin and Rosalyn Leitch will attend the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore Maryland from 12 to 15 July 2010. The meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of the newest technical information related to all aspects of nuclear materials management.

Bacterial Waterborne and Emerging Infectious Diseases: Collaborative Research Opportunities in North Africa and the Middle East

Rabat, Morocco

This interdisciplinary research conference is supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH/NIAID), United States Department of Health and Human Services.  Scientists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will discuss research opportunities related to bacterial waterborne and emerging infectious diseases important to the MENA Region. Disease focus areas for this conference are Cholera, Typhoid, Leptospirosis and Brucellosis.  CRDF and the United States Department of State, perviously announced a targeted, collaborative grant competition titled "Bacterial Waterborne and Emerging Infectious Diseases in North Africa and the Middle East (MENA)."

CRDF to Sponsor and Present at the 2nd Conference on Science with Africa: “Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship”

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

CRDF Senior Program Manager Natalia Pipia and Associate Program Manager Meaza Zerihun Demissie will attend and present at the 2^nd Science with Africa conference, organized by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) to explore policies, measures and mechanisms for promoting innovation and entrepreneurship to meet development challenges in Africa.  The Conference will feature an Innovation/Patent Fair, an investment round table, a round table with women scientists and inventors, tailored training for inventors and entrepreneurs and a Science and Technology Exhibition. CRDF representatives will present during the "Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship" plenary session.

TechConnect Summit

Anaheim, CA

The annual TechConnect Summit in Anaheim, CA is one of the largest multi sector gatherings of technology ventures, industrial partners, and investors in the world. It is a major event in the U.S. that focuses on all groups related to technology research, development and commercialization. CRDF will also be hosting a booth to introduce companies' market-ready technologies to the potential investors/partners. The booth will be located at #547 (in a center aisle of expo area).  Irina Mitchell (Program Manager, CIBI) and John Bradner (Project Manager, GOPSS) will travel to Anaheim to represent CRDF and assist grantees with relationship building activities.  For more information or questions, please contact Irina or John.

Initiatives in Education, Science and Culture Towards Enhanced US- Muslim Countries Collaborations

Alexandria, Egypt

Around 300 scholars, writers, politicians, journalists, moderate clergy and youth from the United States, Muslim Majority Countries, and representatives of some other Western Countries will attend the Conference at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina from June 16-18, 2010. Discussions will focus on three principle areas for cooperation: Culture; Education; and Science and Technology, while exploring each of these areas in conjunction with four tracks, namely; Youth, Information Technology, Media, and Women.

IVSL Press Conference

Arlington, VA

CRDF and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq cordially invites you to attend a special press conference.

International Conference on Climate Change Curricula in Higher Education

Tbilisi, Georgia

The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF), in cooperation with the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE), and the Climate Literacy & Awareness Network (CLEAN), is holding a conference on Climate Change Curricula in Higher Education on June 7-9, 2010 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

North American Young Generation in Nuclear Annual Workshop

The 2010 NA-YGN Professional Development Conference (NA-YGN) will be held May 16-18 in San Francisco. Additional information is provided via the NA-YGN Web site and NEI Conference Web site. For additional information e-mail pd@na-ygn.org

CRDF Nonproliferation Program Assistant Rosalyn Leitch will attend on a CRDF cost-share with the Nuclear Engery Institute (NEI).  Ms. Leitch is working with the Washington D.C. Chapter of NA-YGN to develop and facilitate an interactive workshop in which teams representing various countries must develop solutions for addressing the energy and fuel cycle needs of the country they represent. The workshop will be held as a breakout session during the NA-YGN Professional Development Conference.

African Biological Safety Association Presentation at CRDF

Arlington, VA

CRDF will be hosting Dr. Willy Tonui from the African Biological Safety Association (AfBSA) on Friday, May 14.  Dr. Tonui will give a lunch presentation on the history of his organization, current projects and challenges for AfBSA, and the future of biosafety in Africa.  He will be joined by four other AfBSA members.  His organization is based in Nairobi, Kenya.  After the presentation, he will be available to answer your questions.  We hope that you all will be able to attend.  Lunch will be provided.  Space is limited.  Please contact Mark Porter for more information.

STEP Innovation Forum

Lviv, Ukraine

CRDF and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine will host the second STEP Innovation Forum in Lviv, Ukraine on April 21, 2010. This event will showcase emerging technologies in Ukraine, providing the participating teams with exposure to potential investors and partners. Eleven teams -- all semifinalists of the Science & Technology Entrepreneur Program (STEP) Business Partnership Grant competition -- will "pitch" their technology commercialization plans to an expert panel of judges. The best teams will each receive a $24,000 grant after the Forum from CRDF and the Ministry of Education and Science to continue their work on technology commercialization. All semifinalists participated in an intense 3-day STEP Technology Entrepreneurship Development Workshop co-hosted by the I. Franko Lviv National University in March where U.S. and Ukrainian business professionals provided personalized training and coaching to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Technology Entrepreneurship Development and Fifth Kazan Venture Fair

Kazan, The Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

CRDF is organizing another high-profile event in Kazan, Tatarstan on April 21-22, 2010. In partnership with the Investment and Venture Fund of the Republic of Tatarstan (IVFRT), CRDF will offer Technology Entrepreneurship Development training delivered by a senior technology licensing expert from Stanford and a prominent U.S. angel investor.

Iraqi Engineer and panel to discuss Iraq reconstruction of science and engineering infrastructure

Sponsored by CRDF, McKissack & McKissack, Solar One and Engineers Without Borders NY Professional Chapter

A notable IEEP participant and Iraqi engineer will serve as the special speaker for this event, which will be moderated by Iraqi journalist Alaa Majeed and Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Chairman Andrew Daquesian.

9th Annual Global Philanthropy Forum

Redwood City, CA

The Global Philanthropy Forum aims to build a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes, and to inform, enable and enhance the strategic nature of their giving and social investing. The Global Philanthropy Forum Conference is intended for individuals who have made a significant commitment to philanthropy, and executives from private, public and corporate foundations. Participation in the conference is by invitation only. CRDF President and CEO Cathleen Campbell will attend this forum in Redwood City, CA from April 19-21, 2010. 

For more information, please contact Events.

Northwest International Conference on Global Nuclear Security - The Decade Ahead

Portland, OR

Sponsors: Pacific Northwest Chapter of Institute for Nuclear Materials Management and Eastern Washington Section of the American Nuclear Society

Objective: To foster an exchange of information in nuclear nonproliferation, security, safeguards, and international engagement and cooperation.  The conference is particularly timely considering the 2010 NPT Review Conference process, current challenges to the international safeguards regime, and renewed effort toward disarmament.

CRDF Project Manager Dmitry Soustin will attend the conference in Portland, OR from April 11-16, 2010.

Technology Transfer in Russia's Research Universities

Arlington, VA

Please join CRDF for a Round Table "Technology Transfer in Russia's Research Universities."  This event will take place at the CRDF Arlington office on April 7th at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and will feature a delegation of top-level technology transfer experts from eight Russian research universities. These delegates are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. Their program is arranged by World Learning Visitor Exchange Program.

Seventh Global Technology Symposium

Palo Alto, CA

CRDF is a co-sponsor of the Seventh Global Technology Symposium held March 24-26, 2010 at Stanford University. CRDF's support of this premier investment conference on technology, venture capital, and growth companies in emerging markets will provide excellent exposure to more than 300 selected international leaders in business, finance, technology and policymaking will attend to share insights into how entrepreneurs and blue-chip companies alike can seize the opportunities of globalization. 

1st International Nuclear & Renewable Energy Conference

Amman, Jordan

INREC'10 is the first of a planned series of biennial meetings focusing on the practical aspects of carbon-free energy forms (nuclear and renewables). The meeting covers the synergetic integration of nuclear engineering with electrical power production, coupling to existing power grids and the design of smart grid systems, to intelligent instrumentation and control, and monitoring of processes relevant to radiation safety and nuclear safeguards. Research work addressing other carbon-free energy forms are also welcome.  CRDF Nonproliferation Senior Program Manager Camille deWalder will attend the conference in Amman, Jordan from March 19-24, 2010.

For more information, pleaase contact Events.

STEP Technology Entrepreneurship Development Workshop

Lviv, Ukraine

CRDF will host an intensive three-day workshop for semifinalists of the Science & Technology Entrepreneur Program (STEP) Business Partnership Grant competition in Lviv, Ukraine from March 22-24, 2010. Participants will receive personalized training and coaching from U.S. and Ukrainian business professionals who will help teams improve their business strategy and perfect their investor pitches.

The State of the Arctic Conference

"At the Forefront of Global Change"

Dr. Marianna Voevodskaya, the director of CRDF's Cooperative Programs/Science Liaison Office in Moscow, has been invited to participate in a capstone panel discussion for The State of the Arctic Conference: "At the Forefront of Global Change." The conference -- which will take place March 16-19, 2010 in Miami, Fla. -- will review our understanding of the arctic system in a time of rapid environmental change.

International Conference on Human Resource Development for Introducing and Expanding Nuclear Power Programs

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency, hosted by the Government of United Arab Emirates, the International Conference on Human Resource Development for Introducing and Expanding Nuclear Power Programs will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from March 14-18, 2010.

Conference Objective: To provide participants with practical tools that they can use at organizational, national and international levels to develop and maintain the human resources needed to support the safe and sustainable introduction and expansion of nuclear power programs.

CRDF Nonproliferation Senior Program Manager Camille deWalder will attend.

AMCOST IV: Fourth Ordinary Session of the African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology

Cairo, Egypt

The African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology (AMCOST) is a Specialized Technical Committee of the African Union. It promotes Pan-African activities, including the development of common science, technology and innovation policies and programs in Africa.  CRDF Associate Program Manager Nadia Haven will attend the conference.  For more information, please contact Events.

Waste Management 2010 Symposia: Improving the Future by Dealing with the Past

Phoenix, AZ

The annual Waste Management Conference, presented by WM Symposia (WMS), is widely regarded as the premier international conference for the management of radioactive material and related topics. WMS is a non-profit corporation dedicated to education and opportunity in waste management. It was founded to provide a forum for discussing and seeking cost-effective and environmentally responsible solutions to the safe management and disposition of radioactive waste and radioactive materials.  CRDF Nonproliferation Project Manager Dmitry Soustin will attend the event from March 7-11, 2010.

U.S. - Southern Africa Joint Research Forum on Tuberculosis

Pretoria, South Africa

On March 1-2, 2010, Pretoria, South Africa,  the South African Medical Research Council, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will sponsor the U.S. - Southern Africa Joint Research Forum on Tuberculosis. This forum will engage investigators from institutions with demonstrated excellence in TB and HIV/TB basic, clinical and translational research to discuss research opportunities and to explore research partnerships.

CRDF Senior Project Manager Stuart Politi will attend the forum to announce a follow-on collaborative grant competition titled "Southern Africa - U.S. Tuberculosis (TB) Research Initiative", which will be open to joint teams of researchers from the United States and Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Luncheon Panel Discussion on Science Diplomacy's Role in U.S. Foreign Policy

Menlo Park, CA

CRDF, in conjunction with Partnership for a Secure America (PSA), AAAS, and the Commonwealth Club of California, is hosting a luncheon panel discussion on the importance of Science Diplomacy's role in U.S. foreign policy on Monday, February 22, 2010 from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, CA. The luncheon, featuring remarks by Sec. William Perry, Dr. David Baltimore (invited), Dr. Siegfried Hecker, and Dr. Cynthia Tuthill, coincides with the release of a bipartisan statement. The statement, signed by over two dozen prominent political and scientific leaders, urges the U.S. to utilize its scientific and technological strength to deepen international partnerships and tackle global challenges.

The Reemergence of Science, Technology and Education as Priorities in the Arab World

San Diego, CA

The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) will lead an international panel, "The Reemergence of Science, Technology and Education as Priorities in the Arab World," of science and technology specialists at the 2010 AAAS Annual Meeting from the Arab region in a discussion of the progress that the Arab world has made, and needs to make, in order to build a knowledge society.   U.S. specialists will provide case studies of how science and technology have been used to create a knowledge society in the U.S.  Regional panelists will focus on the role of science in their countries and how their organizations are addressing national challenges and moving towards a knowledge society. 

Science Diplomacy and the Prevention of Conflict

Los Angeles, CA

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy is pleased to host a conference in conjunction with the United States Institute of Peace to further academic understanding of science diplomacy as a valuable element in the wider field of public diplomacy. CRDF President and CEO Cathleen Campbell will participate in a panel discussion focused on lessons for the future of science diplomacy.

Dupont Summit

Washington, DC

The purpose of the Dupont Summit will be to bring academics, government and society leaders into discussion about the development and direction of the Science & Technology agenda of the new Presidential Administration. The Dupont Summit mirrors the interest of the Policy Studies Organization and its partners in promoting discussion about many of the scientific issues that have become pressing policy problems. The aim of the Dupont Summit 2009 will be to try to assess the general strategy that the New Administration takes in regards of Science & Technology policy. 

CRDF Executive Vice President for Programs Eric Novotny will be presenting at this conference.  His talk will be focused on International Science and Technology Cooperation: Issues and Strategies for U.S. Policy. 

2009 CRDF STEP Business Partnership Grant Competition: Innovation Forums

Yerevan, Armenia and Tbilisi, Georgia

The 2009 Business Partnership Grant Competition Innovation Forums will be held in Yerevan, Armenia on December 2, 2009 and in Tbilisi, Georgia on December 4, 2009. The Innovation Forum is the concluding event of the STEP Business Partner Grant Competition where semi-finalists chosen through an expert review process have the opportunity to give presentations and "pitch" their technology commercialization plans to a group of potential investors, and an expert panel of judges. The winning proposals will receive grant funding. The Forum will also feature presentations from local and U.S. experts on venture capital, business development, and technology commercialization.

Russia National Exhibition

Chicago, IL

The Russian National Exhibition will take place November 18-21, 2009 in Chicago and is devoted to the 200th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States.

CRDF's Marilyn Pifer will be on a panel on Thursday.  For more information, please contact Events.

Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop

Tomsk, Russia

2009 American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo

Washington, DC

The 2009 American Nuclear Society Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo will take place in Washington, DC from November 15-19, 2009.  The topic for this meeting is "Nuclear Power: Crafting Energy Solutions."  CRDF Nonproliferation Program Director Joseph DeThomas and Senior Program Manager Camille deWalder will be giving a presentation.

CRDF Kazakhstan Office Inaugural Event

Almaty, Kazakhstan

CRDF will hold a panel focusing on international cooperation, science and innovation in Kazakhstan at the Ankara InterContinental Hotel in Almaty on Nov. 11, 2009.  This is the first event being hosted by CRDF's recently established office in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

2009 American Evaluation Association Conference

Orlando, FL

The American Evaluation Association invites evaluators from around the world to attend its annual conference to be held Wednesday, November 11, through Saturday, November 14, 2009 in Orlando, Florida.  We are fortunate to be at the world class Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, providing us with a beautiful venue and context for learning from one another as well as building in some time for relaxation and fun.  CRDF will be presenting at this conference.

Satellite Meeting at the 2009 Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference

Moscow, Russia

CRDF will hold a satellite meeting at the 2009 Eastern Europe and Central Asia AIDS Conference (EECAAC) in Moscow.  The conference will take place from October 28-30, 2009. CRDF Associate Program Manager Stacey Gomelsky and Senior Project Manager Stuart Politi will be at the conference. 

Session Date: October 30, 2009 at 12:30-2:00pm

Evolving Role of Science and Technology in Foreign Relations: Implications for International Affairs in the 21st Century

State College, PA

The School of International Affairs at Penn state will hold its launch conference, titled "The Evolving Role of Science and Technology in International Affairs," on Oct. 22 and 23. A broad array of recognized experts from the U.S. and abroad have been invited to discuss the way ongoing developments in science and technology are affecting the content and process of foreign relations. The respective speakers represent recognized thought leaders from across industry, academia and the policy community. For more information, visit the SIA Web site at http://www.sia.psu.edu. The meeting will be held in the Auditorium of the Katz Building, on the first floor, starting at 9 a.m. CRDF President and CEO Cathleen Campbell will be presenting at this conference.

Science and Technology in Society - Annual Meeting 2009

Kyoto, Japan

The Science and Technology in Society (STS) forum, inaugurated in November 2004, holds an annual meeting starting on the first Sunday of October every year, in Kyoto, Japan. The meeting is aimed at creating a global human network based on trust and providing a framework for open discussions regarding the further progress of science and technology for the benefit of humankind, while controlling ethical, safety and environmental issues resulting from their application: "The Lights and Shadows of Science and Technology." 

CRDF CIBI Senior Technical Advisor Marilyn Pifer will be presenting at this conference.  For more information or questions, please contact Events. 

From Idea to Market: STEP Workshop for Technology Entrepreneurs

Lviv and Sevastopol, Ukraine

Innovation drives the economic prosperity of all nations and bolstering capacity in entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, and intellectual property protection plays an important role in increasing local innovation. CRDF's Idea to Market Workshops are designed to provide participants with an overview and core knowledge of these topics supplemented with current industry trends.  This year the event will take place in Lviv from September 28-29, 2009 and then move to Sevastopol from October 1-2, 2009. 

The STEP Business Partnership Grant Competition will also be announced at this workshop and participants will have the opportunity to ask CRDF staff any questions about the competition or application process. More information on the Business Partnership Grant competition can be found at www.crdf.org/funding. 

The 10th Russian Venture Fair and The 5th Russian Venture Forum

Moscow, Russia

On September 23-24, 2009, The 10th Russian Venture Fair and The 5th Russian Venture Forum will take place in Moscow. This year the Russian Venture Fair celebrates its First Anniversary - 10 years!

The Russian Venture Fair is the largest-scale Russian contact area for professionals - participants of private equity and venture capital industry, and owners and managers of innovative technological SMEs.

CRDF is a sponsor of this event.

KAUST Inauguration Celebrations

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

On September 23, 2009, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will host more than 3,000 guests, including prominent Saudis, foreign leaders and Nobel laureates, at the KAUST Inauguration Ceremony. The two-day celebration will also include an Inauguration Symposium, entitled Sustainability in a Changing Climate, on September 24.  Additional information and updates regarding the Inauguration will be posted as the ceremony date nears.

CRDF President and CEO Cathleen Campbell will attend.  For more information, please contact Events.

"Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases in Central and Eastern Europe"

Sofia, Bulgaria

"Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases in Central and Eastern Europe" will take place from Septemeber 20-24, 2009 in Sofia, Bulgaria.  This interdisciplinary research conference, supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH/NIAID), United States Department of Health and Human Services, will bring together regional and international scientists to discuss research opportunities related to the mosquito-borne diseases, including  Chikungunya and West Nile Virus that may have increased prevalence in Europe due to environmental factors that influence the mosquito vectors.

CRDF will administer follow on grant competition for the conference funded by NIH/NIAID.

Conference on Higher Education Research for Sustainable Development in Africa

Kampala, Uganda

The Conference on Higher Education Research for Sustainable Development in Africa will provide variety of opportunities of interaction for researchers and policymakers in higher education to deliberate on implementable/feasible modalities for making MDGs reform initiatives in higher education realizable for sustainable development in Africa.  CRDF Associate Program Manager Stephanie Squires will present on the topic of "International Models for Strengthening Research in Higher Education."  For more information, please email Ms. Squires.

2009 USAID Worldwide Education and Training Skills Workshop

Arlington, VA

USAID's Office of Education in the Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade (EGAT/ED), in cooperation with USAID regional bureaus, is pleased to announce the 2009 Worldwide Education and Training Skills Workshop in the Washington, D.C. metro area.

CRDF will be represented at an information table at the workshop.  For more information, please contact Events.

CRDF Idea to Market Workshop Series: Intellectual Property Protection

Workshops in Georgia and Kazakhstan

It is well known that innovation drives the economic prosperity of all nations and nearly all policy makers and business professionals agree that intellectual property plays an important role in driving innovation.  CRDF's workshop on Intellectual Property is designed to provide participants with an overview and core knowledge of Intellectual Property protection and present current industry trends for those interested in protecting their IP. Attendees will receive hands-on training from veteran business development professionals and legal advisors using real world case-studies. Participants will learn about intellectual property and contract basis, forming strategic alliances, and negotiating a license.

Leishmania: Collaborative Research Opportunities in North Africa and the Middle East

Tunis, Tunisia

"Leishmania: Collaborative Research Opportunities in North Africa and the Middle East" will take place in Tunis on June 22-25, 2009.  CRDF Senior Project Manager Stuart Politi will be presenting.  For more information, please contact Events.

ARW: Using Satellite and In situ Data to Improve Sustainability

Kyiv, Ukraine

The Advanced Research Workshop (ARW), "Using Satellite and In situ Data to Improve Sustainability" will take place from June 9-12, 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine.  ARW is sponsored by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and organized by the National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU) and USA's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).CRDF Program Director Chris Robinson and Program Manager Julie Wilson will be presenting at this conference.  For more information, please contact Events.

Ribbon Cutting and Press Conference for Energy Efficiency Research and Education Center

Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine

CRDF will celebrate the official opening of a new CREST Center for Energy Efficiency Technologies on May 13, 2009.  U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor has agreed to cut the ribbon on the new Center. Deputy Minister Maxim Strikha from the Ministry of Ukraine for Education and Science will also attend. Natalia Artiukhovskaya, Director of CRDF Ukraine, along with Arlington Senior Technical Advisor Marilyn Pifer and Senior Vice President Eric Novotny, will be on hand for the ribbon cutting and press conference. The event will also discuss the CREST program and CRDF and collaboration for this center.

Strategies For Success In Grant Writing Workshop

Dharan, Saudi Arabia

CRDF Senior Program Manager Charles Dunlap and Program Manager Eldar Imanverdiyev will lead an invitation-only workshop at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia from May 11-12,2009.

12th General Conference of Association of African Universities

Abuja, Nigeria

As part of the development of the GREAT program, CRDF Senior Technical Advisor Marilyn Pifer and Associate Program Manager Meaza Demissie have been invited to present GREAT’s vision at the 12th General Conference of Association of African Universities which will be held in Abuja, Nigeria from May 4-9, 2009. This year’s conference is on “Sustainable Development in Africa” with a specific focus on the “Role of Higher Education.” A paper submitted by CRDF for this conference titled “Strengthening Natural Science Research and Education in African Universities” is selected for presentation under the research and development sub-theme.

Embassy Briefing: Scientific Research and Higher Education in Africa

Arlington, VA

The U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation will be hosting, "Embassy Briefing:  Research and Higher Education in Africa" on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at CRDF Headquarters.  The briefing will highlight the importance of strengthening Africa's institutions of higher education.  Among the topics to be discussed will be the engagement of young scientists, higher education for economic development, and proven models of establishing research and education centers.  The briefing will include welcome remarks by CRDF President and CEO Cathleen Campbell and a presentation by Dr. Marilyn Pifer, senior program manager and senior technical advisor at CRDF.  Discussion and Q&A to follow.

The Astana Petroleum Exhibition and Conference

Astana, Kazakhstan

CRDF will participate in the Astana Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (APEC) held in Astana, Kazakhstan on April 28, 2009.  CRDF's Kazakhstan Office Director Kanat Shakenov will attend and be available to discuss CRDF efforts at the display tables. 

PDP Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop

Kazan, Tatarstan Republic, Russia

The U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) will be hosting the next Partner Development Program (PDP) Technology Entrepreneurship workshop in Kazan, Tatarstan Republic on April 20-24, 2009.  CRDF President and CEO Cathleen Campbell will deliver the opening plenary as well as moderate a panel titled, "Technology Start-up in a Global Environment," which also features CRDF Board Member and Aurora Equity Managing Partner Dr. Jaleh Daie. 

Collaboration with CRDF in Research and Education: Achievements and Experience

Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine

The CREST Research and Education Center at the National Mining University in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine will host a workshop titled, "Collaboration with CRDF in Research and Education: Achievements and Experience," on April 16, 2009.

2009 Carnegie International Nonproliferation Conference

Washington, DC

The 2009 Carnegie International Nonproliferation Conference will take place on Monday, April 6 - Tuesday, April 7 at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Widely considered to be the premier event in its field, the 2009 conference will attract over 800 government officials, policy and technical experts, academics, and journalists from around the world.  CRDF will be an exhibitor at this conference.

The Sixth Annual Global Technology Symposium

Palo Alto, CA

CRDF is a proud sponsor of the Sixth Annual Global Technology Symposium, which will be held from March 25-27, 2009 at Stanford University’s Arrillaga Alumni Center in Palo Alto, California.  CRDF Program Manager Irina Mitchell will be attending.  For more information or to register, please go the Global Technology Symposium website, and take advantage of the “Crisis Special” offer of USD 795.00 per ticket.  In addition, affiliates of CRDF may claim an additional USD 100.00 discount by contacting us.

3rd International Conference on Disability & Rehabilitation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The 3rd International Conference on Disability & Rehabilitation will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from March 22-26, 2009.  CRDF will be hosting a workshop, "Strategies for Success in Grant Writing," to provide a comprehensive review of techniques for successful proposal writing from the perspective of the researcher, the peer-reviewer, and experienced grant agency program managers.  For more information, please contact CRDF workshop presenters, Charles Dunlap, CIB&I Senior Program Manager, or Eldar Imanverdiyev, CIB&I Program Manager.

AfBSA Trainer of Trainers Workshop in Africa

Nairobi, Kenya

AfBSA is organizing a Trainer of Trainers Workshop, “Working safely and Security within BSL-2 Laboratories,” to be held at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya on March 9-13, 2009. The main objective will be to train bioscience professionals, researchers and technicians in the principles of risk assessment, diagnostics, biosafety & biosecurity and management of transgenic materials and in the regulatory framework that support them.  CRDF Nonproliferation Project Manager Dmitry Soustin will travel to offer logistical assistance to six trainers as well as AfBSA staff with logistics for twenty-five participants.

2009 CRDF STEP Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop

CRDF and the Ministry of Education and Science will host an intensive 3-day workshop for semifinalists of the STEP Business Partnership Grant (BPG) competition in Kyiv, Ukraine from March 4-6, 2009. Participants will receive personalized training and coaching from U.S. and Ukrainian business professionals, who will help teams improve their business strategy and perfect their investor pitches.

U.S. – DPRK Scientific Engagement Consortium Panel Held at AAAS Meeting

The U.S. – DPRK Scientific Engagement Consortium -- which CRDF helped to establish in 2007 and for which it serves as secretariat -- hosted a panel discussion entitled “Science for Diplomacy:  Building Scientific Cooperation with North Korea,” on Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago. The Consortium is working to build scientific collaborations and exchanges between the U.S. and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). In addition to CRDF, other Consortium members include the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Syracuse University (SU) and The Korea Society (TKS).

Science, Engineering, and Economic Growth in Africa

Development Cooperation Challenges and Opportunities

On January 9, 2009 CRDF will co-sponsor a public lecture and discussion by Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development at Harvard Kennedy School. The lecture will be hosted by the National Academy of Sciences and will explore the role that emerging technologies can play in fostering economic growth and improving human welfare in Africa. 

Fixing the Crisis in Diplomatic Readiness

What will it take to accomplish the growing diplomatic responsibilities of the United States in the twenty-first century? A new report initiated by the American Academy of Diplomacy, A Foreign Affairs Budget for the Future: Fixing the Crisis in Diplomatic Readiness, addresses the inadequate resources in American diplomacy and provides recommendations on the financial and human support needed to rebuild the foreign affairs capacity of the United States. To attend, please call the Meetings Response Line at 212.434.9600, or register online at www.cfr.org/member.

Technology Entrepreneurship: From Innovation to High-growth Enterprise

CRDF will be participating in "Technology Entrepreneurship: From Innovation to High-growth Enterprise," which will take place under the auspices of Global Entrepreneurship Week at St. Petersburg Polytech University.

CRDF CIB Director John Modzelewski will be participating. 

EU/US Research and Education Workshop

Internationalization of Research and Graduate Studies and its Implications in the Transatlantic Context

On October 17-18, 2008 the participants of the EU/US Research and Education Workshop will convene in Atlanta, Georgia to:
*Achieve a common understanding of the situation and main trends
*Identify key obstacles to increasing transatlantic mobility of students and researchers
*Discover ways and means for strengthening the exchange of scientists and engineers between the EU and the United States in quantitative and qualitative terms

Dr. Marilyn L. Pifer, CRDF Senior Program Manager/Senior Technical Adviser, will be participating in this workshop.

2008 CRDF PDP Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop

CRDF will hold a PDP Technology Entrepreneurship Workshop in St. Petersburg, Russia on Nov. 17-20, 2008. The workshop is aimed at Russia-based technology entrepreneurs and will help them increase their market readiness and competitiveness in order to succeed in today’s global economy.

Pan-REC Conference

The 8th Pan-REC Conference will take place on October 20-21, 2008 in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.  Pan-REC is an annual event, where the 20 Research and Education Centers of CRDF's Basic Research and Higher Education (BRHE) program gather to present scientific research and share experience.  CRDF CIB Senior Technical Advisor Marilyn Pifer will be attending.  Sergey Egorov, the Director of CRDF Russia, will be presenting.    This event is invitation only.

SRA International 2008 Annual Meeting

Society for Research Administration International (SRA) will host its 2008 Annual Meeting from October 9-13 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.  CRDF GO&PSS Program Manager, Heather Fernuik will be presenting "WS24:  How to Manage Multi-Partner International Projects" at the conference. 

Russian Venture Forum

The 2008 Russian Venture Forum, co-sponsored by CRDF, will take place Oct. 8-10 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and will bring together leading local and international investors and innovative high-tech business leaders.  CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell, a member of CRDF’s Board of Directors and CRDF Treasurer Fred Johnson, and CRDF Program Manager Irina Mitchell will all be presenting at the Forum.

Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Odessa: Issues, Challenges and Solutions

CRDF is among the co-organizers of an international conference on best practices in innovation policies and strategies, which will take place October 1-5 in Odessa, Ukraine. Salzburg Global Seminars, Odessa National University and the Odessa regional government are also co-organizing the conference.

International Conference for the Central and Eastern European, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic States

on Science and Education Policies

International Conference for the Central and Eastern European, Balkans, Caucasus and Baltic States is hosted by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and takes place from September 18-21, 2008 in Chisinau, Moldova.  CRDF is an organizer and sponsor of this conference.

CRDF STEP Idea-to-Market Workshops - Georgia

CRDF STEP Idea-to-Market Workshops provide entrepreneurial scientists with an opportunity to learn business skills and interact with U.S. experts. There will be workshops held in Tbilisi, Georgia from June 26-27, 2008.

Second Russia – U.S. Entrepreneurial Forum

The U.S. Russia Center for Entrepreneurship and OPORA Rossii in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Kauffman Foundation will host the Second Russia – U.S. Entrepreneurial Forum.  This is an invitation-only event.  CRDF President & CEO Cathleen Campbell will be presenting.

CRDF STEP Idea-to-Market Workshops - Armenia

The CRDF Science & Technology Entrepreneur Program (STEP) nurtures the creation of innovative, science-business communities and serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth across Eurasia. STEP introduces local and international business to the value of Eurasian innovation, seeding new science-business partnerships that assist both local and international business to remain competitive. STEP enables technology entrepreneurs to turn community needs into market opportunities.

CRDF STEP Idea-to-Market Workshops - Armenia

The CRDF Science & Technology Entrepreneur Program (STEP) nurtures the creation of innovative, science-business communities and serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth across Eurasia. STEP introduces local and international business to the value of Eurasian innovation, seeding new science-business partnerships that assist both local and international business to remain competitive. STEP enables technology entrepreneurs to turn community needs into market opportunities.

BIO International Convention

With support from the U.S. Department of State's BioIndustry Initiative, CRDF will sponsor the attendance of 16 scientists from the former Soviet Union at the BIO International Convention to be held June 17-20, 2008 in San Diego. Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, the convention will feature keynotes and sessions from key policymakers, scientists, CEOs, and celebrities. The convention also includes hundreds of sessions covering biotech trends, policy issues and technological innovations and the world's largest biotechnology exhibition.

International Geodynamic Research Center Fourth International Symposium

The International Geodynamic Research Center (IGRC) is hosting the Fourth International Symposium dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Research Station RAS and the 10^th anniversary of IGRC. CRDF Senior Program Manager Kathleen Meehan Coop and CRDF Moscow representative Naya Smorodinskaya will participate from CRDF.

International Brucellosis Workshop

Brucellosis as a trans-boundary infection of animals and humans which needs to be managed by cooperative efforts of different countries

Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s BioIndustry Initiative Program, the International Brucellosis Workshop in Serpukhov in June 2008 will be the first event bringing together brucellosis experts from 12 countries to discuss disease eradication approaches in trans-boundary areas.

Salzburg Global Seminar

John Modzelewski will represent CRDF and also serve as a rapporteur at the Salzburg Global Seminar held in Salzburg, Austria. CRDF will participate in the upcoming session:  Innovation in Knowledge-based Economies: Accelerating the Benefits, held April 13-18, 2008.

2nd Conference of the Middle East and North Africa Newborn Screening Initiative: Partnerships for Sustainable Newborn Screening Infrastructure and Research Opportunities

Cindi Mentz, director, Middle East Operations & Program Development, and Stacey Brilliant, associate program manager, Cooperative Grants Program, will represent CRDF at the 2nd Conference of the Middle East and North Africa Newborn Screening Initiative: Partnerships for Sustainable Newborn Screening Infrastructure and Research Opportunities, to be held April 12-14 in Cairo, Egypt. Mentz and Brilliant will also hold a satellite workshop.

STEP Commercialization Business Training

On March 27 CRDF's Science & Technology Entrepreneur Program (STEP) will conduct commercialization business training for entrepreneurial scientists from any field of study -- and assist Kazakhstan science and technology entrepreneurs to reap maximum benefits from Kazakhstan’s changing economy. This one-day workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to learn scientific business skills and interact with representatives from the local and international community.

CRDF-OECD Conference "Practical Issues of Financing Technology Transfer. How to Deal with Investors."

A conference entitled "Practical Issues of Financing Technology Transfer. How to Deal with Investors." and co-sponsored by CRDF and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -- will take place in Kazan, Russia, between March 27-28.

First Annual Business Partnership Grants Competition Venture Forum in Kazakhstan

CRDF is pleased to announce a Venture Forum in Almaty, which will showcase early stage entrepreneurship and innovation in Kazakhstan.  The Venture Forum, where science and business teams will present their innovations and business plans to a panel of seasoned venture capitalists and investors from the U.S. and Kazakhstan, is the second stage of the Business Partnership Grants Competition.

Frontiers of Chemical Sciences III:

Research and Education in the Middle East

CRDF, UNESCO, American Chemical Society, Columbia College of Chicago and several other organizations are co-sponsoring Frontiers of Chemical Sciences III: Research and Education in the Middle East.  The conference will take place in Istanbul, Turkey in mid-December, 2007.

The conference, better known as the Malta-III conference, will serve to identify unique opportunities for collaboration to meet challenges for economic and social development in the region, including science education, water and the environment, medicinal chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology and solar energy.  The conference will include plenary lectures by several Nobel Laureates, and workshops on the specific topics mentioned above.  Almost eighty scientists from fifteen countries will be represented at the conference.  CRDF Senior Program Manager, Charlie Dunlap, will be attending the conference on behalf of CRDF.

The Malta Conferences were conceived by 2007 CRDF George Brown Award winner, Dr. Zafra Lerman.  Dr. Lerman is the head of the Institute for Science Education and Science Communication at Columbia College Chicago.

The Future of the Nuclear Security Environment in 2015

An International Workshop

The Future of the Nuclear Security Environment in 2015 is an international workshop sponsored by the U.S. National Academies and the Russian Academy of Sciences. Rose Gottemoeller, CRDF Board member and Director, Carnegie Moscow Center, is serving as co-chair of the National Academies - Russian Academy of Sciences Joint Committee on the Future of the Nuclear Security Environment in 2015.  CRDF Senior Vice President Eric Novotny will be serving on a panel entitled "Full Partnership – Sharing Strategic, Management and Financial Responsibilities" and making a presentation on "Cost-Sharing Arrangements in International Science and Technology Cooperation: The CRDF Experience.”

IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention

Co-infection Immunology and Potential Therapeutics

CRDF will be hosting a satellite meeting - "Co-infection Immunology and Potential Therapeutics" at the 4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention in Sydney, Australia in July 2007.  This event is made possible by a grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

For more information please contact Lyn Stout.

4th Meeting of the US -Russia Innovation Council for High Technologies

CRDF's President & CEO, Cathleen Campbell, will participate in the fourth meeting of the U.S.-Russia Innovation Council on High Technologies on July 19-20, 2007 in Washington, DC.

From Idea to Market Workshop

STEP Idea-to-Market Workshops provide entrepreneurial scientists with an opportunity to learn scientific business skills and interact with representatives from the local and international community. It is a two-day workshop that will assist Kazakhstan science and technology entrepreneurs to reap maximum benefits from Kazakhstan’s changing economy.

HIV/AIDS Initiative Roundtable

HIV/AIDS Initiative Roundtable Provides Overview of Research Challenges and Priorities

International partnerships are the key to the successful mitigation of HIV/AIDS in Eurasia—that was the message at the HIV/AIDS Initiative roundtable hosted by CRDF in its Arlington, VA, office on February 6, 2007.

Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Fall 2006 Technical Conference

Connect with companies and researchers with promising technologies from Eurasia during this year's Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Fall 2006 Technical Conference, November 6-9, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. Eurasia speakers will discuss their advanced materials innovations to an audience of over 2,000 companies and engineers during four technology panels held Tuesday and Wednesday, November 6-7. Also, learn about joint U.S.-Eurasia research grant opportunities by visiting the U.S. Civilian R&D Foundation (CRDF) booth.

Building a Knowledge-Based Economy in Azerbaijian

Low Energy Electrodynamics in Solids Conference (LEES 06)

Scientific Grantsmanship & Proposal-Writing

CRDF provided a proposal-writing tools to scientists in Kyrgyzstan. The grantsmanship training program is part of a long-term investment in the scientific and human potential in Eurasia.

CRDF 10th Anniversary Celebration in Armenia

In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF), the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan will host an evening reception on November 3.

CRDF International Select Conference on Ukrainian Science (Ukrainian Language Version)

2005 Annual Meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

Looking Back, Moving Forward:

CRDF's 10th Anniversary Celebration Retrospective

2005 Licensing Executives Society (LES) Annual Meeting

Announcement of 10th Anniversary Junior Scientists Fellows

CRDF 10th Anniversary Celebration in Georgia

R&D Caucus Event on Hill: Highlighting CRDF at 10 Years:

A congressional success story - utilizing international scientific partnerships to address global challenges

Speaker: Dr. Neal Lane, former President's Science Advisor, currently at Rice University; on the CRDF Board; when Director of NSF Dr. Lane established CRDF.

STEP II Workshop in Moldova

STEP II Workshop in Azerbaijan

Public Venture Roundtable

5th Annual Pan-REC Conference

STEP II in Georgia

CRDF 10th Anniversary Celebration in Azerbaijan

International Conference on Renewable Energy Technologies

Business Training Workshop Series

Business Training Workshop Series

Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) Seminar

Russia and Venture Capital: Then and Now.

Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) Seminar

Local and International Business Development: Technology Transfer in Eurasia

Addressing Global Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism & Public Health Challenges through International Scientific Collaboration

Celebrating 10 Years

10 Years of International Science Collaboration

2005 marked a decade of service in support of innovative international research collaborations that address scientific, economic, foreign policy, and national security challenges. CRDF highlighted this decade of achievements with a year-long series of observances in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.