ABCChem, January 23-26, 2018: Register now!
The Atlantic Basin Conference on Chemistry (ABCChem http://abcchem.org/) is a new type of conference designed to allow chemists from countries and regions around the Atlantic to discuss chemistry at the highest level and to build lasting collaborations between chemists from Africa, Europe and North and South America. Register early as places are restricted http://abcchem.org/registration/
All of the (up to 500 participants) will be housed in the delightful Iberostar Hotel https://www.iberostar.com/en/hotels/cancun/), in Cancun, Mexico which will be warm and sunny with rather few tourists at the end of January. This will allow for relaxed, informal discussions when the conference is not in session.
The programme, which is led by outstanding speakers from the participating societies (http://abcchem.org/plenary-speakers/ ), has been designed to showcase science from all the relevant regions in themed symposia so there will be something for everyone. You will hear from world experts, but you also have the opportunity to submit abstracts for oral (84 slots available) or poster presentations. Hurry! The abstract closing date is 18th September.
European Speakers will include:
- Avelino Corma, Spain, Molecular and Nano
- Mike Ashfold, UK, Physical and Analytical
- Luisa de Cola, France, Materials and Nano
- Dorothea Fiedler, Germany, Organic and Biological
- Joost Reek, Netherlands, Green Chemistry
Come and renew old friendships whilst, at the same time, making new friendships with colleagues from countries with which you may be unfamiliar.
We look forward to welcoming you in delightful Cancun in January.
Emeritus Prof. David J. Cole-Hamilton,
President EuCheMS
David Spichiger, SCS
27.07.2017
SCNAT Newsletter, July 2017
NASA and Swiss Space Science
Learn about the personal story of Thomas Zurbuchen and about the many successes and challenges of Swiss and US Space Science.
> register now!
Rewarding the best Swiss PhDs in the natural sciences
Mit dem Prix Schläfli werden hervorragende, wissenschaftliche Artikeln im Rahmen einer Doktorarbeit aus Bereichen der Naturwissenschaften ausgezeichnet.
>sich bewerben bis zum 31. Oktober
Die Akademien suchen eine/n neue/n Präsident/in
Für die Übernahme dieser Funktion Mitte 2018 wenden wir uns an international renommierte Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler aller Disziplinen.
> sich bewerben bis zum 15. September
Fernerkundung: Anwendungen für Hydrologie und Limnologie
Diese Tagung gibt einen Überblick über den Stand der Entwicklung, zeigt Anwendungen von der Gletscherforschung bis zur Wirkungskontrolle bei Flussrevitalisierungen und diskutiert das Potential für die Zukunft.
> sich anmelden bis zum 20. August
K3 – Kongress zu Klimawandel, Kommunikation und Gesellschaft
Wie kommt man über Klimawandel und Klimaschutz ins Gespräch? Wie gelingt Klimakommunikation? Eine Konferenz in Salzburg bringt hierzu erstmals die Klimacommunity aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz zusammen.
> melden Sie sich an!
Swiss Geoscience Meeting 2017: call for abstracts
The 15th edition of the Swiss Geoscience Meeting will focus on the latest advances in research in geosciences.
> submit your abstract until 31.08.2017
Gene Drive – eine Technik für die Manipulation wilder Populationen
Öffentliches interdisziplinäres Symposium über Möglichkeiten und Grenzen, Chancen und Risiken der Gene Drive Technologie.
> mehr Informationen und Anmeldung bis zum 11. September
Silvio Decurtins und Christophe Rossel neu im Vorstand der SCNAT
Der Chemiker Silvio Decurtins von der Universität Bern und der Physiker Christophe Rossel vom IBM Forschungslabor Zürich wurden von den Delegierten in den Vorstand gewählt.
> mehr dazu
weitere Veranstaltungen der SCNAT
Akademie der Naturwissenschaften Schweiz (SCNAT)
Haus der Akademien | Laupenstrasse 7 | 3008 Bern
Pascal Blanc | Tel. 031 306 93 23 | www.scnat.ch
Fragen und Anregungen:
Visit 'Basel Life 2017' on September 10-13, 2017
Basel Life: Showcasing Europe’s Excellence in Life Sciences
Basel Life aims to be Europe’s leading congress in the life sciences, showcasing cutting-edge science and technology. It brings together preeminent researchers in the field, and offers talented young scientists the possibility to present themselves.
About Basel Life
The European Association for Life Science (EALS) was founded in 2015 with the aim to develop Life Science in Europe. The nonprofit Organization positions the congress “ Basel Life” to act as a bridge between basic research and translational research, as well as science and business. “Basel Life” will take place from the 10th until the 13th September 2017 in Basle.
The concept of «Basel Life” is based on three pillars: science, technology and exhibition. Each of those is represented in an event of global appeal. The EMBO, European Molecular Biology Organization, is responsible for the organization of a high quality international scientific congress. In the “Innovation Forums” leading scientists present their innovating methods and technologies and provide information about the current state. For the past 20 years the Mip Tec exhibtion has been operating successfully in the Life Science market and has brought together over 100 international exhibitors, who present their latest technologies and solutions in research and development.
Lecture with Noble Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse
As a special highlight Sir Paul Nurse, Director and Chief Executive of the Francis Crick Institute, London, will give the opening speech. This event will take place on Sunday, 10th September 2017 from 17.30 until 19.00 in the “Kunstmuseum” in Basel. Registration and tickets are availabel on www.basellife.org.
Throughout the four days of the Congress “Basel Life” will be offering a knowledge transfer at the highest international level. Among the main speakers will be Jennifer Doudna, UC Berkeley, USA, und Svante Pääbo, MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology, DE, as well as many other excellent speakers.
For Basel Life, the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) has established an international scientific congress to engage with current and emerging topics in the life sciences and to discuss interdisciplinary approaches at the interface of basic and … MORE
Using cutting-edge methodology and data presented by leading scientists in the field, the Innovation Forums advance the applied and translational aspects of research topics. The Innovation Forums cover a wide range of topics, including aging, artificial intelligence, … MORE
The MipTec exhibition brings together over 100 vendors to showcase cutting-edge technologies that advance research and development in the life sciences. This is a growing and prestigious exhibition, which offers services and technologies in the field of basic and applied research and development. … MORE
More information and registration on: https://www.basellife.org
David Spichiger, SCS
20.07.2017
Call for nominations for the Wolf-Prize 2018
The Wolf Foundation, Israel, is calling for nominations for the Wolf Prize 2018 to award soutstanding artists and scientists for their achievements for the benefit of mankind and brotherly relations among peoples, regardless of nationality, race, color, religion, sex or political views.
Please visit the website for more details and the nomiation forms:
http://www.wolffund.org.il/index.php?dir=site&page=content&cs=3038
About the Wolf Prize
Since 1978, five or six prizes have been awarded annually in the Sciences. Prize fields comprise: AGRICULTURE, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS, MEDICINE and PHYSICS. In the Arts, the prize rotates annually among ARCHITECTURE, MUSIC, PAINTING and SCULPTURE.
The prize in each field consists of a certificate and a monetary award of $100,000. In the event of two or three recipients sharing the prize, the honorarium is divided equally.
International prize committees in each field, comprising renowned experts, select the Wolf Prize winners. Prize committees are appointed every year. Committee proceedings, minutes and recommendations are kept confidential, except for the recipients’ prize rationale.
Committee decisions are final and irrevocable.
To date, a total of 253 scientists and artists from 23 countries have been honored.
Laureates receive their awards from the President of the State of Israel. The prize presentation takes place at a special ceremony at the Knesset Building (Israel´s Parliament), in Jerusalem.
David Spichiger, SCS
19.07.2017
Call 2018 for the Prix Schläfli (since 1866)
The Prix Schläfli, one of the oldest science prizes in Switzerland (since 1866), is awarded by the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) to young scientists for excellent articles resulting from PhDs in the following natural sciences disciplines:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geosciences with a focus on the theme ’A Habitable Planet’
- Pure or Applied Mathematics.
Eligible are young researchers who did their doctoral thesis at a Swiss University or Swiss nationals who did their PhD thesis abroad.
Candidates must have defended their doctoral thesis between 1 November 2014 and 31 October 2017. Nominations can be submitted by the supervisor of the candidate or by a SCNAT member society. A jury is established for each of the four disciplines in order to evaluate the nominations. Prize consists of CHF 5'000 and support for a conference participation in each of the scientific fields. The Award ceremony will be held at the SCNAT General Assembly on 25 May 2018 in Bern.
Nominations are submitted via an online form before 31 October 2017 (scnat.ch/prixschlaefli).
Please consult the guidelines before applying: scnat.ch/prixschlaefli
Contact details:
Swiss Academy of Sciences · House of Academies · Laupenstrasse 7 · P.O. Box · Bern
Dr Anne Jacob · Phone +41 31 306 93 05 ·
David Spichiger, SCS
14.07.2017
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