Pre-GAIN26: Recent changes in the U.S. research landscape and global shifts in science: What are current challenges and how can the international scientific community respond? (GAIN26)

The U.S. research landscape is experiencing significant changes with consequences both within the U.S. and internationally. The event brings together expert voices to take stock and look ahead: What are recent developments in the U.S. research system? How are they affecting U.S. funding agencies and universities?  How are international scientific communities responding to global shifts—and what does this mean for future cooperation?

8.30-9.00 a.m. Networking breakfast

9.00-9.15 a.m. Welcome by

• Prof. Dr. Robert Schlögl, President, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
• Markus Blume, President, Conference of Ministers of Science, Bavarian State Minister for Science and the Arts

9:15-11.00 a.m. Expert Panel and Discussion Confirmed experts:

• Prof. Dr. Markita del Carpio Landry, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
• Prof. Dr. Marcia McNutt, outgoing President of the National Academy of Sciences
• Prof. Dr. Walter Rosenthal, President of the German Rector’s Conference
• Prof. Dr. Ulrike Malmendier, Cora Jane Flood Professor of Finance at the Haas School of Business and Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University of California, Berkeley
• Prof. Dr. Jay Siegel, Vice-President and Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wick, Chair of the German Science and Humanities Council

Moderator: Dr. Katrin Amian, Deputy Secretary General, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Language: English