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Partnership for a Secure America, CRDF, AAAS to Unveil Bipartisan Statement Supporting Science Diplomacy's Role in U.S. Foreign Policy
February 8, 2010The Partnership for a Secure America (PSA), the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have united to elevate the role of science diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy. Their joint initiative will launch with the unveiling of a bipartisan statement at 5 pm, Tuesday February 9 at the Reserve Officers Association (One Constitution Ave) in Washington, DC.
President Campbell to Discuss Future of Science Engagement and Diplomacy at Conference
February 2, 2010CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell will participate in a panel discussion focused on lessons for the future of science engagement and diplomacy at a conference entitled "Science Diplomacy and the Prevention of Conflict."
Afghan Scientists Visit CRDF to Develop Digital Science Library at Kabul University
February 2, 2010Two Afghan scientists, Mohammad Hedayati and Mohammad Yaqobi, are helping to develop a pilot project for a digital science library so their colleagues and students at Kabul University can get access to international science publications and other content. They visited CRDF's Arlington office from Jan. 19-29, 2010 to work on the project, the Afghanistan Virtual Science Library (AVSL), which will offer access to international scientific, engineering and technical journals as well as other electronic professional and educational resources. CRDF-with funding from the U.S. Department of Defense-will develop and launch the AVSL beginning with Kabul University.
CREST Center Contributes to the Development of University's Research Structure
February 2, 2010A research and education center established less than three years ago as part of a CRDF program to enhance the research capabilities of universities in Ukraine is already producing positive results at the National Mining University (NMU) in Dnipropetrovsk.
Armenian Scientists Receive $188,000 in Grants From The 2009 Early Career Support Program (ECSP)
January 29, 2010A national competition recently concluded in Armenia has awarded 19 grants to early-career researchers. The competition -- called the Early Career Support Program (ECSP) -- was conducted by the State Committee of Science, of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia (SCS MES RA), the National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT), and CRDF.
CRDF, Partners Hold Workshop in Syria on Sustainable Agriculture
January 4, 2010Syrian water and agriculture researchers met with their counterparts from the United States and the Middle East at an invitation-only workshop on sustainable agriculture organized by CRDF and the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) on Jan. 5-7, 2010 at the University of Damascus.
Thermoanalytical Equipment Delivered to CREST Center for Energy Efficient Technologies in Ukraine
December 31, 2009CRDF purchased a derivatograph-a device used for thermogravimetric analyis and structure determination-that was delivered to the CREST Center for Energy Efficient Technologies located at the Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine by the end of November 2009. The Center carries out fundamental and applied research in nanotechnologies for energy efficiency such as cathode, solar-electric and thermoelectric materials.
Climate Change and Energy Competitions Announced
December 17, 2009Climate change is a global problem that requires multinational solutions. Recognizing the importance of coordinating international research efforts on climate change, CRDF announced several grant opportunities in the fall of 2009.
Scientific Center of Innovative Research to be Established in Azerbaijan
December 17, 2009CRDF and the Government of Azerbaijan have committed approximately $227,000 to support a unique Azerbaijan National Science Foundation (ANSF) initiative to establish a Scientific Center of Innovative Research (SCIR). SCIR, which will serve industry R&D and compliance needs, is being established in cooperation with the Azerbaijan Environmental Lab (AzEcolab), a CRDF-funded laboratory located at the Institute of Radiation Problems.
CEO Campbell Attends KAUST Opening Ceremony
December 17, 2009On September 23, 2009, CRDF's President and CEO Cathy Campbell attended the KAUST Inauguration Ceremony accompanied by senior advisor Albert Jones. The ceremony was hosted by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. More than 3,000 guests, including prominent Saudis, foreign leaders and Nobel laureates, attended the invitation only KAUST Inauguration Ceremony. The two-day celebration also included an Inauguration Symposium, entitled Sustainability in a Changing Climate, on September 24.
Welcome Message from the President and CEO (Forge Dec. 2009)
December 17, 2009CRDF CEO Campbell Participates in Delegation to DPRK
December 17, 2009CRDF's President and CEO, Cathy Campbell, joined a non-governmental delegation led by Nobel Laureate Peter C. Agre, the president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for five days of talks with scientists and science officials. The six-person delegation of the U.S.-DPRK Science Engagement Consortium aimed at discussing and identifying future opportunities for collaborative research activities with the DPRK in fields of mutual interest. The delegation travelled to DPRK from December 10-15.
US-Russia Technology Symposium Features Start-up Opportunities
December 14, 2009A symposium on early stage financing held by CRDF and its partners in Boston on Dec. 7, 2009, served as the premier event in New England where leading investors met Russian technology entrepreneurs. The conference -- entitled "US-Russia Technology Symposium: Business Opportunities" -- was co-organized by CRDF, the U.S.-Russian Chamber of Commerce of New England and the Russian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (RVCA).
Farouk El-Baz, Howard Frank, Victor Rabinowitch Appointed to the CRDF Board of Directors
December 4, 2009CRDF today announced the appointment of Dr. Farouk El-Baz, Dr. Howard Frank and Dr. Victor Rabinowitch to the CRDF Board of Directors effective Jan. 1, 2010.
CRDF to Hold Inaugural Technology Entrepreneurship Development Workshop in Kuwait
December 1, 2009CRDF is organizing a technology entrepreneurship development workshop at the Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) in Safat, Kuwait on Dec. 6-10, 2009. The workshop will provide participants with an overview and core knowledge of different topics within the scope of technology entrepreneurship supplemented with current industry trends.
Russian Technology Innovation Workshop, Symposium Joins Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 20, 2009A 2009 workshop and symposium on technology entrepreneurship led by CRDF and its partners in Tomsk, Russia, are giving scientists, engineers and students the training and connections they need to make their technology start-ups a success.
CRDF Hosts Inaugural Event with S&T Leaders in Kazakhstan
November 20, 2009CRDF held a panel focusing on international cooperation, science and innovation in Kazakhstan at the Ankara InterContinental Hotel in Almaty on Nov. 11, 2009. This was the first event hosted by CRDF's recently established office in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The panel-entitled "The Role of International Cooperation in Science, Technology and Innovation in Kazakhstan"-brought together national experts from government, business and academia. Cathy Campbell, the president and CEO of CRDF, provided welcome remarks. Kanat Shakenov, the director of CRDF's Kazakhstan office in Almaty, served as the moderator.
US-Russia Technology Symposium to Feature Start-up Opportunities
November 19, 2009A symposium on early stage financing held by CRDF and its partners in Boston on Dec. 7, 2009, will serve as the premier event in New England where leading investors meet Russian technology entrepreneurs. The conference-entitled "US-Russia Technology Symposium: Business Opportunities"-is co-organized by CRDF, the U.S.-Russian Chamber of Commerce of New England and the Russian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (RVCA).
MacArthur Foundation Announces Additional Support to CRDF for Scientific Education in Russia
November 12, 2009CRDF is pleased to announce a $1.5 million grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in support of its joint US-Russian program to advance scientific research and education infrastructure in Russia. The grant is the latest from the MacArthur Foundation, which has donated more than $31.6 million to support CRDF's Basic Research and Higher Education (BRHE) program since 1998.
CRDF Hosts Inaugural Event with S&T Leaders in Kazakhstan
November 10, 2009CRDF 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.
Innovation Workshops Focused on Scientists and Engineers in Ukraine
November 9, 2009Technology entrepreneurs in Ukraine increased their business skills at two Idea to Market Workshops, which took place in Lviv from Sept. 28-29, 2009 and Sevastopol from Oct. 1-2, 2009. These workshops focused on helping scientists and engineers bring innovations into the marketplace, engage with business and industry, increase their understanding of intellectual property rights, build strategic partnerships with national and international corporations and learn how to plan and operate their own business and license their technologies. Both attracted many researchers, administrators, and business and government representatives, with more than 70 attending the workshop in Lviv, and more than 50 attending in Sevastopol.
Groundbreaking International Research Focuses on Rehabilitation After Spinal Cord Injury
September 25, 2009Groundbreaking research conducted by US, Russian and Swiss scientists found that a combination of drugs, electrical stimulation and regular exercise can enable paralyzed rats to walk and even run while supporting their full weight on a treadmill. Dr. Yuri Gerasimenko's research group at the Pavlov Institute of Physiology in St. Petersburg contributed to this project. Their work was supported by CRDF --through funding from the U.S. Department of State and the National Science Foundation -- and the Russian Foundation for Basic Research.
CRDF, Royal Scientific Society Form Science Partnership
September 3, 2009CRDF and the Royal Scientific Society (RSS) in Amman, Jordan, have signed a memorandum of understanding that will facilitate the organizations' collaboration on science initiatives to facilitate peace and security.
International Research Team Studies Climate Change in Siberia
August 21, 2009An international team of scientists from the United States, Germany, Russia and Austria have staged scientific drilling operations in remote northeast Russia to recover hundreds of meters of lake sediment and impact breccia that will provide new insights into the climate evolution of the Arctic and the formation of the crater. They relied on CRDF's Cooperative Programs/Science Liaison Office in Moscow to provide the kind of logistical support necessary to make their project a success.
CRDF Launches Russian For-Profit Subsidiary
August 10, 2009CRDF has established a wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary to expand the support of science and technology collaboration in the Russian Federation. CRDF TechInnovation will further advance CRDF's mission of fostering innovation economies and technology commercialization and will provide services to both Russian and international entities pursuing science and technology partnerships.
Farouk El-Baz on Scientific Capacity Building in the Middle East
August 5, 2009Egyptian scientist Dr. Farouk El-Baz, a member of CRDF's Advisory Council, spoke at a July 22 Capitol Hill event on the mutual benefits of investing in science and science education in the Middle East. The invitation-only event was hosted by CRDF and the Brookings Institution, in conjunction with Representative Rush Holt and the House Research and Development Caucus, to highlight the benefit to the U.S. of further engaging with the Middle East as it builds these scientific and technical capacities.
CRDF to Launch Digital Science Library at Kabul University
July 28, 2009CRDF has received funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop and launch a digital science library for Afghanistan, beginning with Kabul University. The Afghanistan Virtual Science Library (AVSL) will offer access to international scientific, engineering and technical journals as well as other electronic professional and educational resources.
Workshops on Intellectual Property Protection Held in Georgia, Kazakhstan
July 16, 2009Workshop on Intellectual Property Protection Held in Kazakhstan
July 16, 2009Thirty Kazakh scientists and entrepreneurs received training on intellectual property protection at a recent workshop organized jointly by CRDF and the Kazakh National University. The STEP Idea to Market Workshop on Intellectual Property (IP) Protection -- held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on June 29-30, 2009 -- provided participants with an overview and core knowledge of IP protection and presented current industry trends for those interested in protecting their IP.
Workshop on Intellectual Property Protection Held in Georgia
July 15, 2009About 50 Georgian scientists and engineers received training on intellectual property protection at a recent workshop organized jointly by CRDF and the Georgia Research & Development Foundation (GRDF). The STEP Idea to Market Workshop on Intellectual Property (IP) Protection -- held June 25-26, 2009 at the Ambasadori Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia -- provided participants with an overview and core knowledge of IP protection and presented current industry trends for those interested in protecting their IP.
CRDF to Extend Middle East Presence with Office in Amman, Jordan
June 30, 2009ARLINGTON, VA-6/30/09- The Board of Directors of the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) recently voted to open a new office in Amman, Jordan. Since 1995 CRDF has facilitated international science and technology collaborations in nearly 30 countries; and has implemented projects in the Middle East and North Africa region since 2004.
Seeking Common Ground through Science: CRDF's Programs Enable President Obama's Plan
June 8, 2009The strategy outlined by President Barack Obama emphasizing scientific and technological collaboration to promote peace in partnership with Muslim countries is at the core of the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF).
CRDF, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Launch Collaboration
May 28, 2009CRDF is providing a series of professional development training workshops to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The contract to provide these workshops was signed on April 3, 2009 by CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell and Dr. Sahel N. Abdul Jauwad, KFUPM's vice rector for applied research and director of the Office of Planning and Quality.
CRDF, the Republic of Tatarstan to Jointly Promote Entrepreneurial Development
May 27, 2009CRDF and the Republic of Tatarstan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to help support the establishment of small and medium-sized technological companies in Tatarstan. The MOU signing ceremony took place at the Partner Development Program (PDP) Technology Entrepreneurship workshop hosted by CRDF in Kazan on April 20-24, 2009.
Scientific Higher Education Briefing at CRDF Headquarters
May 6, 2009On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) hosted a special information session entitled "Scientific Higher Education in Africa" for African embassy representatives at its headquarters office in Arlington, VA. The briefing highlighted CRDF's successful model for the development of research and education centers and the benefit of a similar program in Africa.
STEP Innovation Forum Held in Ukraine
April 22, 2009The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine hosted the first Innovation Forum in Kyiv on March 31, 2009. This event showcased emerging technologies in Ukraine, providing the participating teams with exposure to potential investors and partners.
CRDF Board Member Rose Gottemoeller Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance
April 8, 2009Ambassador Thomas Pickering Wins 2008 AAAS International Scientific Cooperation Award
February 23, 2009Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering, the chair of CRDF's Advisory Council, received the 2008 American Association for the Advancement for Science (AAAS) International Scientific Cooperation Award. The award recognizes an individual for making extraordinary contributions to furthering international cooperation in science and engineering. AAAS presented the prestigious award on Feb. 14, 2009 during the 175th AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
U.S. – DPRK Scientific Engagement Consortium Panel Held at AAAS Meeting
February 19, 2009The 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).
$115,000 Grant Program to Support International Collaboration for Young Georgian Scholars
February 18, 2009CRDF, Georgia National Science Foundation (GNSF) and the Georgian Research and Development Foundation (GRDF) have awarded ten grants of $11,500 to support the early career development of talented young Georgian scholars.
CRDF Staff Engaged in Seeking Solutions to Global Challenges
February 6, 2009CRDF staff actively engage U.S. and international experts on such global issues as the internationalization of science education, economic development and civilian nuclear cooperation. Here is a roundup of some notable staff activity.
Welcome Message from the President and CEO: “Solving Global Problems Through Science”
February 6, 2009In this welcome message for the Forge newsletter, CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell highlights some of the opportunities that exist in international science collaboration, and how these opportunities offer potential solutions to the global challenges that face us.
US – DPRK Scientific Engagement Consortium
February 5, 2009In 2007 the U.S. – DPRK Scientific Engagement Consortium was established to explore collaborative science activities between the U.S. and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Update on Status of Russian Decree on NGO Tax Exemptions
February 5, 2009This article presents an update on decree No. 485, which reduces the number of eligible organizations on the Russian Federation's official list of international organizations whose grant activities enjoy tax exempt status from 101 to 12. This new, reduced list took effect on Jan. 1, 2009.
Conference Commemorates 10th Anniversary of U.S.-Russian Higher Education Program
February 2, 2009CRDF Congratulates John Holdren on OSTP Appointment
January 27, 2009The CRDF Board of Directors and Advisory Council congratulate Dr. John Holdren on his nomination as the new Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
CRDF Co-Sponsors Lecture Exploring Science and Economic Growth in Africa
January 9, 2009In a public lecture today (Jan. 9), Harvard professor Calestous Juma explored the role emerging technologies can play in fostering economic growth and improving human welfare in Africa. His talk focused on new opportunities for international cooperation on development issues in light of the current global food and financial crises. CRDF co-sponsored the public lecture, which was hosted by the National Academy of Sciences. Click here to listen to the lecture and view the Powerpoint presentation.
Workshops Help Ukrainian Scientists Develop Tech Entrepreneurship Skills
January 8, 2009A fall 2008 workshop series—organized by the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation’s (CRDF) Science and Technology Entrepreneur Programs (STEP)—provided Ukrainian scientists with the information they need to turn their discoveries into successful startups. The workshops, entitled “From Idea to Market,” took place in two historic cities in the heart of Ukraine, Kharkov (Sept. 25-26) and Kyiv (Sept. 29-30).
New Research and Education Center to Focus on Energy Efficiency Technologies in Ukraine
December 22, 2008The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Ukraine for Education and Science (MESU) are pleased to announce the creation of a new Research and Education Center to be located at the Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine. The new center -- “Nanomaterials in Energy Generation and Accumulation Devices” -- will carry out fundamental and applied research in nanotechnologies for energy efficiency such as cathode, solar-electric and thermoelectric materials.
Q&A with Chuprunov Evgeniy Vladimirovich, the Rector of Nizhiy Novgorod State University
December 17, 2008Chuprunov Evgeniy Vladimirovich, the new rector of Nizhiy Novgorod State University (UNN), answers questions about strengthening science and engineering research education in Russia, international collaboration and related issues. Vladimirovich attended a conference held Oct. 20-21, 2008 in Nizhniy Novgorod to commemorate the 10th anniversary of CRDF's Basic Research and Higher Education (BRHE) program, which transforms and reinvigorates the training of young Russian scientists by strengthening the basic research capabilities of Russian universities.
CRDF to Promote Partner Development Program at Russian Venture Forum
October 7, 2008CRDF’s Partner Development Program (PDP) creates partnerships between U.S. businesses and Russian S&T entrepreneurs, and CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell will promote the potential of these partnerships at the 2008 Russian Venture Forum. The forum—which will take place Oct. 8-10 in St. Petersburg, Russia—will bring together leading local and international investors and innovative high-tech business leaders.
Now Available: Speech Transcript of Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering
September 24, 2008Podcast: “A Drive to Learn”
August 29, 2008This Week in Science host Kirsten Sanford describes her recent experience teaching at CRDF’s intensive English language training camp held June 29 to July 19, 2008 in Tambov, Russia.
Meetings Held in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan
August 18, 2008CRDF delegations traveled to the Middle East region in the spring and summer of 2008 for a series of meetings in Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
CRDF Participates in Collaborative HIV/AIDS Events
August 18, 2008CRDF continues to be an active leader in supporting interdisciplinary approaches to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS throughout Eurasia—and its participation in two recent National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) events underscores a strong commitment to building lasting connections between U.S. and Eurasian public health researchers.
CRDF Delegation Visits Azerbaijan
August 18, 2008A delegation from CRDF traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan between May 18-23, 2008 to hold meetings with key Azeri and U.S. representatives.
CRDF Co-Sponsors Second Russia – U.S. Entrepreneurial Forum
August 18, 2008CRDF was among the co-sponsors of the Second Russia – U.S. Entrepreneurial Forum, which took place on June 25, 2008 at the National Hotel in Moscow. This invitation-only event focused on policies that promote entrepreneurship and identify international experiences stimulating entrepreneurship that may apply to Russia. The other forum co-sponsors included The U.S. Russia Center for Entrepreneurship and OPORA Rossii in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Kauffman Foundation.
Competition Launched for New Research Center for Energy Efficiency in Ukraine
August 18, 2008CRDF has just announced a competition to select and establish a major research and education center for energy efficiency in Ukraine. This center will be the second in a planned series of new research and education centers in Ukraine that will address key economic priority areas. These CREST (Cooperation in Research and Education in Science and Technology) centers are jointly funded by public and private sector partners.
Report Calls for Creation of Cabinet-level Science Advisor Position
August 18, 2008Dr. Rodney Nichols, a member of CRDF’s Board of Directors and president emeritus of the New York Academy of Sciences, co-authored a report released June 17 by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars that recommends enhancing the science and technology policymaking capacity of the White House so the next president can better address key issues facing the nation.
Welcome Message from President and CEO Cathy Campbell: “Why the U.S. Must Do More to Engage Our Scientists and Engineers in International Collaboration”
August 18, 2008Welcome to another issue of Forge. In this newsletter, you will find many examples showing how international science collaboration builds bridges between the nations of the world. CRDF strongly believes that science is an essential part of diplomacy—and we’re working hard to make the case heard.
CRDF Honors Two Scientists for International Science Collaboration
October 16, 2007Addressing the Global AIDS Challenge on a Personal Level
August 8, 2007Duke University and a group of Russian specialists in St. Petersburg have partnered to explore the use of an integrative treatment model that combines education and open discussion to encourage and empower at-risk Russian women to pursue healthier lifestyles for themselves and their children.
Cooperation in Research and Education in Science and Technology in Ukraine (CREST)
July 19, 2007CRDF Announces 2007 George Brown Award Winners
July 3, 2007CRDF Provides Logistical Support for CDC-Sponsored Training in Russia
May 31, 2007Training sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Russian pediatricians and HIV specialists on treating HIV infection in children and preventing mother-to-child transmission took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on March 20-23, 2007. CRDF provided logistical support for the meeting though a contract with CDC/DRH (Department of Reproductive Health).
CRDF Launches CREST Program in Ukraine
May 21, 2007BRHE Governing Council Member Dr. Nicolai Plate Dies
March 23, 2007CRDF mourns the passing of Dr. Nicolai Plate, an internationally respected researcher, and a leader of the Russian scientific community. Though Academician Plate is well-known for his contributions to the fields of chemistry and material sciences, he is best remembered at CRDF for the significant role that he played in its Basic Research and Higher Education (BRHE) program.
CRDF's HIV/AIDS initiative: A Year in Review
November 30, 2006With Eastern Europe and Central Asia experiencing some of the world’s fastest HIV/AIDS growth rates, the region’s scientists and healthcare workers are facing a tremendous challenge combating this pandemic. At the same time, these countries are also confronting a resurgence of tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, and other related diseases. Without intervention, these diseases will have major consequences on the growth and development of the Eurasian countries, as well as the global community.
George Brown Award 2006 Recipient: Dr. King Holmes
November 3, 2006CRDF CEO Cathleen Campbell Speaks at USRBC Annual Directors Meeting
October 16, 2006For American businesses eyeing the international marketplace, Russia provides both attractive opportunities as well as potential challenges. A CRDF delegation provided practical steps and insight into this issue, during the New York City meeting of the US-Russia Business Council (USRBC) on October 11-12.
CRDF, ANSF, MoE Announce $300,000 Research and Education Grant
September 21, 2006CRDF Hosts Manufacturing Caucus on Hill
August 3, 2006Access to highly skilled individuals and their ideas is a critical component of American economic growth and competitiveness for thousands of manufacturing companies. CRDF recently had the opportunity to highlight its successes helping domestic businesses to access technical expertise from nearly 20 countries as a briefing for the House Manufacturing Caucus.
Ohio Businesses and Investors Continue Advancement to Global Market at International Forum
June 14, 2006CLEVELAND, OH—06/12/06—Business leaders, private investors and government officials gathered in Cleveland for the Eurasian Innovation & Investment Forum June 6-8, 2006. The two-day Forum served as the crucial first step toward creating more globally aware and competitive businesses in Ohio; providing access to technologies from Russian, Ukrainian and Armenian researchers and to enter into mutually beneficial collaborations that will stimulate growth in Ohio.
Chornobyl's Effects and Lessons
April 28, 2006The consequences of the Chornobyl accident have played out for two decades in the economies, health, environments and psyches of millions of Ukrainians, Belarusians, Russians and many others. Despite hundreds of research studies and conflicting views, all experts agree that the accident at reactor four has created a grim legacy—and a lesson for the future.
GAP Receives High Marks from Clients
March 31, 2006A recent survey of Grant Assistance Program clients revealed high confidence, high efficacy, and overall high satisfaction. The responses received from both sponsors and recipients were overwhelmingly positive and indicate the value of the program's core strengths.