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Report of the Commission on the Status of Women Faculty at EPFL – published 22.07.2020
Link to report EPFL article DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3960658
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Prof. Marcy Zenobi-Wong develops ink for joint printing
Prof. Dr. Marcy Zenobi-Wong is head of the research group Cartilage Engineering and Regeneration. In one project, her group is printing cartilage transplants using the body’s own cells. Using bioprinting -that means producing parts from human cells in three dimensional printers- Marcy Zenbi-Wong is doing state-of-the-art research for personalized medicine. The printed cartilage as for…
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Best way to flourish excellence
Is a ticking clock the best way for scientists to flourish? The Medical Research Council in UK thought it over and removed the time-bound criteria. The Medical Research Council in UK reflected whether time is since PhD an adequate or fair measurement of a person’s creativity, experience or productivity. They concluded that it is not.…
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Dr. Roy Richard Grinker will discuss his new book, Nobody’s Normal – event hosted by LashuelLab at EPFL
Mental health experts and advocates tell us that “stigma” is the major barrier to mental health care throughout the world. But where did stigma come from? And how can we begin to eradicate it? (Poster provided by LashuelLab at EPFL) Dr. Grinker, a cultural anthropologist, specializing in psychological anthropology will discuss his new book, Nobody’s Normal.…
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NCCR MUST/RESOLV Gender and Science Meeting
September 13 and 14, 2017 An international meeting for all scientists and those interested in Gender and Science (Physics and Chemistry) organized by NCCR MUST and Excellence Cluster RESOLV. Speakers from Switzerland and Europe make presentations on key issues and initiatives to counter gender imbalance in science. What does the research show about the opportunities…
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2017 ERC Starting Grant awardees announced
Marie The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the awarding of its Starting Grants to 406 early-career researchers throughout Europe. The funding, worth €605 million in total and up to €1.5 million per grant, will enable them to set up their own research teams and pursue ground-breaking ideas. The share of women amongst the new…