Today, February 11, in the “International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight a simple equation: More women and girls in science equals better science,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. It’s an important day for promoting equitable access for women and girls in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Education research clearly shows that there is tremendous value in having scientists connect with students. When students see that scientists are real people like themselves, they are more likely to participate in science and consider science careers. And by actively promoting science in our everyday lives will empower our children to make informed decisions in the future.
Taking part in the International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations and the European Researchers’ Night 2023 initiative, yesterday, female researchers working at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory visited Escola Básica nº 2 de Lamaçães and showcased to the inspiring and interested students what science is all about. During this visit, we counted the participation of the Research Group Leader Begoña Espiña, Research Fellow Bruna Alves, PhD student Sara Resende and the Science Communicator Catarina Moura.
We also take this special day to thank all the women working at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. Thank you all for making science a journey of enchantment, mystery and discovery. Thank you for your constant work in making INL a more equitable, diverse and inclusive place. Today we celebrate you, your empowerment and your achievements. You are all true role models, never stop being who you are.
And stay tuned, in the upcoming weeks we will shine a spotlight on women in STEM with a new interview series with Women working in/with Science at INL. It’s important to celebrate the amazing contributions women make in science. Happy #WomeninScience day to all.
FUNLAYERS twinning EU project kicks off with a workshop
The Functional Layered Materials for Advanced Applications – FUNLAYERS project consists of a twinning initiative aimed to propel INL’s research excellence in the field of layered materials whilst unfolding its tremendous potential applications for energy storage and spintronics in partnership with two world-class European institutions at the forefront of material science – Consortium for the Construction, Equipping and Exploitation of the Synchrotron Light Source (ALBA-CELLS) and the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics (MPG).
The project kicked off last week in Braga – Portugal, under the coordination of INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory together with the other ALBA-CELLS and Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics (MPG) teams. The event was a hybrid event, in which the consortium met and discussed the challenges and strategies for the project and how we will work together to strengthen our research in the field of layered materials, capturing future opportunities for joint collaborations in R&I.
During three days FUNLAYERS team organised a workshop and the main goal was to strengthen both the research and the institutional capabilities of INL in the area of Functional Layered Materials and at the same time provide a diagnosis of INL capabilities in two different components – scientific and research management.
On the last day, we were also able to listen to Professor Dr Stuart Parkin – Director of the Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics, Halle, Germany, and an Alexander von Humboldt Professor, Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg giving an inspiring talk about his path and work. We heard all about his research interests and the latest developments on spintronic materials and devices for advanced sensors, memory, and logic applications, oxide thin-film heterostructures, topological metals, exotic superconductors, and cognitive devices.
New updates will be shared on the FUNLAYERS website: www.funlayersproject.eu
PITCCH final event happening on March 7, 2023, in Stuttgart, Germany
PITCCH project final event will take place on March 7th, 2023, in Stuttgart, Germany.
The purpose is to present results, share good practices from PITCCH collaborations and provide a stage for companies to debate about open innovation strategies and a panel for funding agencies to discuss support programs.
After the opening session with EISMEA Project Officer, DG GROW Policy Officer and PITCCH Project Coordinator, we will welcome our keynote speaker, John Fahlteich, CEO at KETMarket Open Innovation Ecosystem. We will also have a moment to learn from PITCCH collaboration projects. Good practices from Open Innovation projects will be shared by companies that participated in PITCCH.
The first panel of the day “Making Open Innovation work: perspectives from different stakeholders” will gather PITCCH project participants to discuss OI projects and share insights on the perspective of each player. The second panel “Funding Open Innovation: private and public opportunities” will discuss several funding opportunities, both private and public, which could support an Open Innovation framework. A
Tom Fleming is a leading international expert on the creative economy and will be our event host.
PITCCH seeks to accelerate the market uptake of advanced technologies through different sectors. All PITCCH partners are part of an established network ecosystem of multiple stakeholders, from companies to Technology Centres, from private investors to public authorities, and are involved in many international projects, including EU-funded collaborations. The PITCCH consortium consists of four technology centers, INL, the project coordinator, TNO – Innovation for Life, Steinbeis 2i GmbH (S2i) and RINA, and a digital agency, Vitamina.
DNA Analysis – Fast and Portable Methods Online Training
Marta Prado group leader of the Food Quality and Safety Research Group at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory will host a DNA Analysis – Fast and Portable Methods Training on the 15th and 16th of December 2022 through the EIT Food platform that offers a mix of online learning and in-person courses at different locations across Europe.
This training consists of a two-day course including state-of-the-art knowledge of DNA analysis methods. The programme will include insights into food fraud and possible vulnerabilities, information regarding innovative traceability systems, regulatory requirements regarding product labelling and traceability, information regarding available DNA analysis methods, including rapid and on-site methods, practical work based on real case studies (fish, meat and dairy products, complex food matrices).
DNA Analysis – Fast and Portable Methods training will boost technology management capabilities by improving the ability to use emerging technologies related to DNA analysis, enhancing the competitiveness of your food industry and contributing to better control of traceability and authenticity in food systems.
You’ll be encouraged to implement new analytical systems and create new laboratory control lines. It will contribute to the development and implementation of new solutions, having a direct impact on the problem-solving and critical thinking capability related to food authenticity management.
Next Page » « Previous Page -->Marta Prado group leader of the Food Quality and Safety Research Group at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory will host a DNA Analysis – Fast and Portable Methods Training on the 15th and 16th of December 2022 through the EIT Food platform that offers a mix of online learning and in-person courses at different locations across Europe.
This training consists of a two-day course including state-of-the-art knowledge of DNA analysis methods. The programme will include insights into food fraud and possible vulnerabilities, information regarding innovative traceability systems, regulatory requirements regarding product labelling and traceability, information regarding available DNA analysis methods, including rapid and on-site methods, practical work based on real case studies (fish, meat and dairy products, complex food matrices).
DNA Analysis – Fast and Portable Methods training will boost technology management capabilities by improving the ability to use emerging technologies related to DNA analysis, enhancing the competitiveness of your food industry and contributing to better control of traceability and authenticity in food systems.
You’ll be encouraged to implement new analytical systems and create new laboratory control lines. It will contribute to the development and implementation of new solutions, having a direct impact on the problem-solving and critical thinking capability related to food authenticity management.