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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.

Date: Time: Where: Tuesday, October 9th 2012 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM (EDT) George Washington University Marvin Center 800 21st Street Northwest Washington DC Map & Directions   THIS EVENT IS FREE OF CHARGE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

				Dr. Marc Regets  Project officer, Science & Engineering Indicators Program The National Science Foundation
SPEAKER
SPEAKER				Mr. Ben Wildavsky  Senior scholar Brookings and Kauffman Institutes
SPEAKER				Dr. Henk Moed  Sr. Scientific Advisor Elsevier

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.