Press Releases from German Center for Research and Innovation (78 total)
German Center for Research and Innovation Releases Third Annual Report
As the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) approaches its fourth anniversary, its mission remains focused on strengthening transatlantic collaboration in science and technology.
NEW YORK (October 1, 2013) – The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) is proud to announce the release of its third Annual Report. Since its launch in 2010, GCRI has created and cultivated a multidisciplinary ecosystem conducive to the cross-fertilization of ideas.…
From University Innovation to the Marketplace
Discussion on university-industry collaboration, fostering and commercializing innovation in the U.S. and Germany with Orin Herskowitz and Dietmar Harhoff
on June 25, 2013, at the German Center for Research and Innovation
NEW YORK, NY (June 19, 2013) – University research is a key component of a nation’s capacity for innovation. Increasingly, research universities are being seen as sources of innovation that can drive economic development, as opposed to institutions created exclusively for…
Global Logistics: Challenges and Solutions
Germany is a leading logistics hub with nearly 28 million people working in related fields and ranked fourth on the World Bank’s 2012 Logistics Performance Index. The German logistics industry’s revenue accounted for nearly 228 billion euros in 2012, making it the country’s third strongest industrial branch, after the automotive industry and trade.
On March 14, 2013, German and U.S. logistics experts from the EffizienzCluster LogistikRuhr, the Georgia Institute of…
The Changing Role of the University in the 21st Century
A rapidly changing economic environment is pushing U.S. universities to provide career-focused training over a broad, liberal arts education at the undergraduate level. On December 6, 2012, a discussion at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) will address the role of university education in preparing students as future employees and active citizens. Follow live on Twitter @gcri_ny (hashtag #highered).
NEW YORK (November 29, 2012) – Currently there is a…
Smart Grid: The Future of Interactive Energy Consumption?
The Smart Gird electricity network and technology has the potential to propel the energy industry forward, offering increased reliability, availability, and efficiency amidst growing 21st century energy demand. Experts from Detecon, SAP, and ThinkECO will discuss Smart Grid’s successes, opportunities, and challenges at the German Center for Research and Innovation, on November 15, 2012. Follow live on Twitter @gcri_ny (hashtag #SmartGrid).
NEW YORK (November 13, 2012) – The energy industry’s…
University-Industry Collaboration and Its Impact on Manufacturing
In Germany and the U.S., universities play a major economic role by collaborating with local industry and attracting new investments to the region. On November 7, 2012, at the German Center for Research and Innovation, a panel of German and U.S. experts will present best practice examples of university-industry relations and their impact on manufacturing. Follow live on Twitter @gcri_ny (hashtag #mfguni).
NEW YORK (November 2, 2012) – Although U.S. economic…
Animal Globalism: Zoos, Slaughterhouses, and the City in the 19th Century
What characterizes a modern metropolis? Have you ever thought about the zoo or the slaughterhouse as a marker of global economics and culture in metropolitan areas? On October 25, 2012, at 7 p.m., Prof. Dorothee Brantz will discuss the links between the rise of modern metropoles and the emergence of zoological gardens and industrial slaughterhouses. The event will take place at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) New…
Health Information Technology: Electronic Medical Records and Beyond
From mobile health applications to medication adherence algorithms, electronic medical records (EMRs) will have a significant impact on the future of health care. Panelists from health service, ICT, pharma, and health care policy will discuss EMR opportunities and challenges on October 17, 2012, 6:30 p.m., at the German Center for Research and Innovation New York. Follow live on Twitter @gcri_ny (hashtag #EHRs).
Electronic medical records (EMRs) have the potential to transform…
Liberal Arts vs. Professional Training: Reflecting on the Purpose of Education i …
As tech campuses increasingly populate the academic landscape and current economic realities demand job-ready graduates, are our universities moving away from the principles of a traditional liberal arts education, or are they adapting to the needs of the 21st century? Are these concepts mutually exclusive? The role of higher education in society, the employability of college graduates, and the commercialization of university research are just a few of the issues…
Connectome: Uniting People and Machines to Map the Mind
On Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Kavli Prize recipient Winfried Denk and long-time collaborator Sebastian Seung will discuss their groundbreaking, Internet- and game-based German-U.S. effort to map the connectome. The panel discussion will take place at the German Center for Research and Innovation New York. Follow the discussion live on Twitter @gcri_ny (hashtag #connectome).
According to a doctrine known as connectionism, the properties of the human mind, from memories to mental disorders,…
Germany’s Energy Transition: One Year Later
After the Fukushima nuclear explosions, Germany responded to the heightened international focus on energy procurement by returning to a fast-paced nuclear phase-out program. On May 21, a lunch discussion at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) will address the mechanisms for achieving these goals and describe plans for assessing the program's success.
Twenty-six years after Chernobyl, one year after Fukushima: Throughout modern history, global attention to energy procurement has…
Still in Good Shape? The Role of the Humanities in Higher Education and Society
In today’s uncertain economic climate, both graduates and educators ponder the importance of the humanities for higher education and society as a whole. New funding models and curricula, as well as developments like the emergence of digital humanities, aim to enliven academic fields that have been experiencing increased financial strains in recent times.
As one of the leading European research universities in the humanities and social sciences, and as an institution…
Universities and Their Impact on the Economy and Society
What do Germany’s oldest university and New York City’s highly visible Tech Campus competition have in common? Find out how the symbiotic relationship between universities and their surrounding areas can influence a region on February 29, 2012, at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI).
Both the small German university town of Heidelberg and the metropolis of New York City prioritize academics, research and development as a means of…
Which Way Did It Go? New Insights into the Organization and Development of Brain …
Our visual systems allow us to appreciate the beauty of the world, but they were mainly evolved to help us survive, by avoiding predators and capturing prey. Central to that task is the ability to instantly determine whether objects are moving, and the direction of that movement.
Professors Fitzpatrick and Sanes have each pioneered new technologies to identify motion-sensitive neurons at multiple levels of the visual system. These technologies allow them…
Best Practice for Green City Planning
As urban spaces grow and become ever more populated, attention is being focused on sustainability, infrastructure, and environmentally-friendly building. The German city of Hamburg, which was awarded the title “European Green Capital” by the European Commission in 2011, successfully implements green solutions to today’s metropolitan challenges through its strong commitment to a green vision, reducing the per person CO2 emissions by 15% compared to 1990 and by saving 46,000 megawatts…
The Aging Brain
Aging begins the moment we are born, as internal and external factors work together to rapidly shape our human experience. Which physiological and psychological factors contribute to cognitive development in youth, and which contribute to degradation as we age? Where do biological and cultural components meet and overlap to shape our cognition, and how does aging affect brain development and memory? Can we actively impact our own brain plasticity?
At this…
Biotech, Food and the Future
From medicine and food to energy and agriculture, bio-based innovations are in great demand, providing new solutions to the challenges faced by societies in the 21st century. New innovations in plant biotechnology, such as the development of gluten-free wheat, could bring hope to those suffering from celiac disease. On a global scale, as the world population nears seven billion people, biotechnology plays an increasing role in plant health and thereby,…
German Center for Research and Innovation Releases First Annual Report
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) is proud to announce the release of its first Annual Report. Under the joint leadership of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Research Foundation (DFG), GCRI opened its doors on February 19, 2010. Created through the cooperative effort of the German Federal Foreign Office’s Research and Academic Relations Initiative and the Internationalization Strategy of the German Federal Ministry of…
How Can Scientific Insights Lead to Real-World Sustainability Solutions?
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS), will host a discussion on “Science for Sustainable Societal Transformations: Towards Effective Governance” on Monday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the German Center for Research and Innovation New York (871 United Nations Plaza, First Avenue, btw. 48th & 49th Streets).
Join Profs. Klaus Töpfer and Peter Schlosser as they talk about…
NanoArt New York – Discover a Little World of Wonder
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Consortium of the Ruhr Universities (ConRuhr) and the Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CeNIDE), is proud to announce the opening of the NanoArt New York exhibition. The opening reception will take place on Wednesday, April 13, at 8:00 p.m., at the German House New York (871 United Nations Plaza, First Avenue, btw. 48th & 49th Streets), where the exhibition…
NanoVation New York – Discovering the Invisible Frontier
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Consortium of the Ruhr Universities (ConRuhr) and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, will host a discussion on nanotechnology and its applications in the fields of energy, electronics, medicine, and science. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 13, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the German House New York (871 United Nations Plaza,…
Tuberculosis: A Neglected Pandemic
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Max Planck Florida Institute, will host a discussion on the treatments and challenges of tuberculosis on Thursday, March 31, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event will take place at the German House New York (871 United Nations Plaza, First Avenue, btw. 48th & 49th Streets).
Tuberculosis, along with HIV/AIDS, is one of today’s deadliest threats. Killing one…
Launch of the German Center for Research and Innovation Website
NEW YORK (February 28, 2011) – The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) is proud to announce the launch of its website, GermanInnovation.org. The GCRI’s web presence is an information platform for North Americans who are interested in the German research and innovation landscape and who wish to study, conduct research or business in Germany. Presenting Germany as a land of ideas where education and science play a central…
German Center for Research and Innovation Marks First Anniversary Milestone
NEW YORK (February 18, 2011) – Since its opening on February 19, 2010, the GCRI has been a catalyst for collaboration between Germany and the United States in science and industry. GCRI’s regularly-scheduled events and monthly newsletters feature Germany as a land of ideas, know-how, and innovation. Top researchers and practitioners, including Nobel Prize Laureates Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Ketterle and Dr. Bert Sakmann, discussed a variety of topics, including the…
Focus: Smart Grid
New York (November 15, 2010) – The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC), will host a roundtable discussion on the technology, policy and business outlook of intelligent energy management systems. The event will take place on Thursday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M., at the German House New York (871 United Nations Plaza, First Avenue, btw. 48th &…
The Widening Atlantic: Market Gap – War Gap – God Gap
NEW YORK (November 2, 2010) – The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Heidelberg University Association, will host a transatlantic discussion on forces of internationalization, power shifts in an increasingly multi-polar world, and the structural differences of social policy between Germany and the United States. The event will take place on Monday, November 8, from 6:30-8:30 P.M., at the German House New York (871 United…
Mapping the Brain: Reconstructing the Cerebral Cortex
NEW YORK (October 27, 2010) – The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with the Max Planck Florida Institute, will host a lecture on how nocturnal rodents, such as rats, rely on sensory input from their facial whiskers for navigation through the environment. The event will feature a lecture by German Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Bert Sakmann on Wednesday, November 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at…
Transatlantic Perspectives on Emerging Technology Management: Encouraging and Nu …
NEW YORK (October 15, 2010) – The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI), in cooperation with Hannover Messe Research and Technology, the leading international trade fair for R&D and Technology Transfer in Hannover, Germany, will host a panel discussion on the national frameworks, practices, and funding schemes for early-stage high-tech companies in the United States and Germany. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 26, from 6:30 to…
