Press Releases from German Center for Research and Innovation (78 total)
Falling Walls Lab Competition to Take Place in NYC
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) will host the Falling Walls Lab, a global forum for innovators to pitch their research and business…
Falling Walls Lab New York calls for talented researchers and professionals to s …
Applications for the Falling Walls Lab in New York are now being accepted. Outstanding researchers, entrepreneurs and professionals will have 3 minutes to present their…
Smart Cities and Urban Development
By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion, with over two thirds of people living in cities. On May 2, 2017, sustainability…
Applications of CRISPR Technologies in Research and Industry
On March 30, 2017, a distinguished panel from academia and industry will discuss some of the applications and challenges of CRISPR technologies. The panel discussion…
Water: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
The event on February 16, 2017, at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York will address why managing water resources has…
The Shifting Paradigm of Data Security: Intelligence and Big Data
The event on January 31, 2017, at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York will address the challenges companies on both…
Learning to Learn – How the Brain Creates Memory
The brain’s hippocampus has several functions, but it is best known for its role in memory. A brain needs the hippocampus to store past memories…
Booming Populism - On the Practice and Language of Political Polarization
Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States on November 8, 2016. In the course of the Brexit referendum and the…
FOCUS: Smart Grid 2016
The U.S. and German, public and private sector investment in Smart Grid technology has increased significantly over the past decade. How will the transition to…
Smart Data and Digital Health
Innovative technologies have significantly improved patient data collection, but what happens with that data and is a patient’s privacy guaranteed? Health experts will discuss these…
Photonic Technologies in Human-Machine-Interaction
Learn about novel trends in 3D sensing and the implementation of these sensors in robotics and advanced imaging systems based on the insect eye principle.…
The Excellence Initiative as an Instrument to Further University-Industry Collab …
Prof. Dr. Horst Hippler, President of the German Rectors’ Conference, and Ann Rosenberg, Vice President and Head of Global SAP University Alliances and SAP Next-Gen…
First Falling Walls Lab Competition to Take Place in NYC
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) will host the Falling Walls Lab, a global forum for innovators to pitch their research and business…
German Center for Research and Innovation Releases Sixth Annual Report
As the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) celebrates its sixth anniversary, its mission remains focused on strengthening transatlantic collaboration in science and technology.…
Urban Energy Systems – Challenges and Solutions for Zero-Carbon Cities
On Thursday, June 2, leading experts will convene at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York for a discussion on the…
Liver Diseases – A Global Health Challenge of the 21st Century
Experts predict that cases of liver disease will double by 2025, resulting in 25 million Americans suffering from chronic liver failure and liver cirrhosis. On…
Falling Walls Lab New York Invites Talented Researchers and Professionals to Sho …
Outstanding researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals can now apply for the Falling Walls Lab New York, which will take place on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Applicants…
Financial Decision-Making and Aging: Perspectives from Neuroscience
How do natural neurological changes affect one’s acceptance of risk and, by extension, investment decisions? On Tuesday, March 15, join leading neuroscientists at the German…
E.U. – U.S.A. Research Collaboration and Funding Opportunities in Horizon 2020 …
Discovering solutions to societal challenges requires a strong global knowledge economy. On Thursday, March 10, renowned policy experts and researchers will convene at the German…
Big Data – Small Devices
Are we facing a new way of doing data science? Do we need novel methods for machine learning? On Monday, March 7, leading IT experts…
Cyber Security and Ethics
Our daily life, economic vitality, and national security depend on a stable, safe, and robust cyberspace. On Thursday, May 21, renowned cyber security and legal…
Cognitive Plasticity in Adulthood
What is the link between personality, life experience, and brain structure? On Wednesday, January 28, listen to aging experts present their findings at the German…
Green Logistics
Logistics has become an indispensable component of today’s global economy. On Thursday, December 11, join experts at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI)…
Smart Cities
By 2050, the world's population is expected to reach nine billion, with over two thirds of people living in cities. On Tuesday, December 9, ICT…
Global Leaders Mervyn King, Christine Cumming, Barbara Novick, and Andreas Uterm …
NEW YORK (November 24, 2014) – Innovations in financial markets, technology, and communications have had a profound impact on global financial markets as well as…
FOCUS: Smart Grid 2014
Smart grid technology has the capacity to increase energy efficiency by improving awareness among consumers about the connection between electricity use and the environment. On…
Urban Health and City Planning
Urban environments and the planning processes that shape them are strong determinants of public health. On Monday, November 3, join city planners and healthcare experts…
Healthcare Delivery to Developing Countries Using Mobile Technology
How can society best deploy mobile health technology to help save lives and empower communities? On Wednesday, October 22, join human rights advocates and healthcare…
Education vs. Training: A Contradiction or Productive Synergy?
Does a general liberal arts curriculum provide students with the foundation they need to succeed in a work environment where skills and career demands are…
Climbing Ladders, Building Bridges: Mathematical Philosophy at Work
How can the application of mathematical methods be utilized to gain new insights into age-old philosophical questions? On Tuesday, September 2, join experts for a…
Investigating Telomeres: Using High-Performance Microscopy for Understanding Can …
On Thursday, August 14, join experts from the scientific community for a panel discussion at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New…
The Road Ahead for Cyber Security – Challenges and Opportunities
Public interest, awareness, and concern about information security are on the rise as more incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats emerge. On Thursday, July 24, join experts…
Accelerating German Entrepreneurship in the United States
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German Center for Research and Innovation Releases Fourth Annual Report
During the past year, the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) significantly expanded its innovation ecosystem, fostering new partnerships between start-ups, industry, academia, and…
Max Planck Images of Science Exhibition
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York invites you to a gallery opening on Thursday, June 12, featuring selected images from…
The European Unified Patent System and Its Impact on U.S. Businesses
The E.U.’s “unitary patent package” legislation is the most radical change in European patent practice in the past 40 years. On April 22, join intellectual…
The Global Energy Challenge: Germany’s “Energiewende” and Beyond
Global energy demand is expected to rise dramatically as the world's population grows, economies flourish, and standards of living increase. On March 31, 2014, one…
Who Owns The Body? The Ethical, Legal, and Economic Implications of Gene Patenti …
Should human DNA be patentable? Are gene patents good for innovation and healthcare? On March 27, join intellectual property experts at the German Center for…
Bridging the Innovation Gap Between Academia and Industry
When academia and industry work in tandem to push the frontiers of knowledge, they have the potential to become a powerful engine for innovation and…
EU – USA Research Collaboration and Funding Opportunities in Horizon 2020, the …
Discovering solutions to societal challenges requires a strong global knowledge economy. On March 12, renowned policy experts and researchers will convene at the German Center…
The Origins of Mass, Matter, and the Early Universe
How did the universe develop? What exactly is the Higgs boson? How has string theory influenced the field of particle astrophysics? On March 20, join…
Is Aging Reversible? Can We Reset the Clock?
As life expectancy increases, age-related diseases and cognitive disorders are becoming more prevalent. On Feb. 10, renowned experts from the U.S. and Germany will convene…
Translating International Experience into Career Success
In today’s competitive job market, how can candidates successfully leverage skills acquired abroad to enhance their careers? On Dec. 13, 2013, join industry leaders in…
Engaging Women in STEM: Perspectives from the United States and Germany
How can policy makers address gender disparity issues in scientific and technical fields? On Dec. 11, expert panelists from the U.S. and Germany will convene…
FOCUS: Smart Grid
Smart Grid technology has the capacity to increase energy efficiency by improving awareness among consumers about the connection between electricity use and the environment. On…
Great Minds Think Alike – Or Do They? Unexpected Evolutionary Paths in Thought …
How have human cognition and communication developed? Join leading U.S. and German experts on Nov. 18 at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI)…
Moving the World by Thought: Dimensions and Perspectives of Brain-Computer Inter …
Brain-computer interface technology is revolutionizing the way individuals interact with their environment. On Nov. 7, 2013, leading neuroscientists from the U.S. and Germany will discuss…
Transforming an Idea into a Disruptive Technology: ResearchGate: A Professional …
How does an idea become a disruptive innovation? On Nov. 4, Dr. Ijad Madisch, CEO and Co-Founder of ResearchGate, will speak at the German Center…
Strategies for Recruitment, Retention, and Mentoring of Women in STEM: U.S.-Germ …
How can universities better promote gender equity in higher education? On Wednesday, October 16, at the German Center for Research and Innovation, expert panelists will…
FOCUS: Logistics: Current Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges
Logistics has become an indispensable component of today’s global economy. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, a lunch discussion at the German Center for Research and…
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