RESEARCH TRENDS SEMINAR: Research Mobility & Brain Circulation: Scientific and Economic Impacts
Research Mobility & Brain Circulation: Scientific and Economic Impacts
RESEARCH MOBILITY & BRAIN CIRCULATION
Student exchange, immigration, career opportunities are all contributing to the mobile nature of research talent and the formation of networks. This phenomenon has been studied in different ways; Brain circulation and Brain Drain being among the main topics discussed in this context. Research mobility has far reaching implication on local and international innovation and the creation of entrepreneurial networks that lead to economic growth and scientific discoveries.
This seminar will focus on the current international and local trends in research mobility and its implications on fostering innovation from a Government, Academia and Industry perspectives.
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Project officer, Science & Engineering Indicators Program The National Science Foundation |
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Mr. Ben Wildavsky
Senior scholar Brookings and Kauffman Institutes |
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Dr. Henk Moed
Sr. Scientific Advisor Elsevier |
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AGENDA:
12:00- 1:00 Registration & Lunch
1:00-1:30 Welcome addresses
1:30-2:15 Dr. Henk Moed: Trends in Researchers Migration
2:15-3:00 Dr. Mark Regets: Skilled Migrants in a (Human) Networked World: Beyond Brain Drain and
Neuro-mercantilism
3:00-3:15 Coffee Break
3:15-4:00 Mr. Ben Wildavsky: The Great Brain Race
4:00-4:30 Q&A and Panel Discussion
* Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Please visit our site for updates
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Space is LIMITED. Please register here by Monday, October 8, 2012.
Please feel free to EXTEND this invitation to your colleagues.
