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Peace and Prosperity through Science Collaboration Vol. 9, Issue 1, May 2013
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Message from President and CEO Cathy Campbell
CRDF Global began 2013 in a new office and a new name and look for our long-running quarterly newsletter. What many of you knew as Forge has become Globally Speaking. Through Globally Speaking, CRDF Global will continue to convey useful information about the issues addressed through our work around the world, as well as updates on our activities, partnerships and funding opportunities. With images from the field and on-the-ground reporting, we will also convey our impacts and deliver stories about-and from-those whose lives are affected by our work. More
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CRDF Global Opens New Doors
ARLINGTON, Va. - On March 7, CRDF Global welcomed nearly 100 guests to the first open house in its new office. Guests included many local partner organizations, funding agencies and program participants, while some came from as far away as Uzbekistan. Joined by board Co-Chair Dona Crawford and board member Ray Johnson, CRDF Global President and CEO Cathy Campbell kicked off the evening by explaining the rationale for the organization's recent move. More
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Announcing: Newton's List
ARLINGTON, Va. - CRDF Global is proud to announce Newton's List, an online grants database co-sponsored by CRDF Global and NSF. Newton's list facilitates international science cooperation by providing a clearinghouse for grant seekers and funders. It is a free, user-driven aggregate open to researchers searching for international funding and funding organizations looking to market their grants to an international audience. Funding agencies may post grant opportunities relating to natural sciences; engineering and technology; STEM education; and social sciences. In addition to research grants, funding opportunities include travel grants; fellowships; scholarships; and workshop grants. All opportunities must involve research and an aspect of international collaboration. Newton's List is available at www.newtonslist.org.
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English for Specific Purposes
PETROZAVODSK, Russia -In collaboration with Petrozavodsk State University, CRDF Global organized an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training for 25 students from 20 Research and Education Centers (RECs) housed in universities throughout Russia. The training took place from January 31 - February 9, 2013. More
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 Peer-reviewed Publication Workshop
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan and DUSHANBE, Tajikistan -
On March 11-15, scientific researchers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Dushanbe, Tajikistan participated in the first peer-reviewed publication workshops organized by CRDF Global's Virtual Science Library (VSL) program in Central Asia. The workshops were led by Dr. Touradj Solouki, a faculty member in the CRDF Global Professional Skills Program, who discussed strategies for writing articles based on his experience as a researcher, writer and peer reviewer. Over 790 researchers attended the workshops, two hosted by the National Academy of Sciences in Kyrgyzstan and one each hosted by the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan and Avicenna Tajik State Medical University. More
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Idea + Creation = Ideation
 WASHINGTON, DC - On March 5, the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative hosted the latest installment of the GIST TechConnect video conference series, Idea + Creation = Ideation. The concept involves the creative process of generating, developing and communicating new ideas and turning them into businesses. Over 5,000 viewers tuned in from 25 countries, including Jordan, Pakistan, Brazil, India and Senegal, as panelists Nolan Bushnell, Jeff Hoffman and Magid Abraham discussed ways to create profitable ventures and innovative approaches to entrepreneurship. CRDF Global's Ovidiu Bujorean moderated the event. More
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Atari Founder Joins GIST's Global Advisory Group
ARLINGTON, Va. - CRDF Global is pleased to welcome Nolan Bushnell, the father of the video game industry, to the Global Advisory Group for the Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative. More
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Opportunities for Ukrainian Inventions
KYIV, Ukraine - Under the Kharkiv Innovation Platform (KIP), CRDF Global launched Entrepreneurship Development, a new training session for over 50 scientists, engineers and inventors in Ukraine. The training is the second phase of the online program Guide to Technology Commercialization, created in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin's IC2 Institute. More
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 Physician turned Entrepreneur and Mentor
FAIRFAX, Va. - Dr. Alex Kosik believes in the power of perseverance. "Overcome your difficulties and just keep working and get it done," said Kosik.
The Russian spinal cord surgeon turned serial entrepreneur was a winner of a CRDF Global U.S. travel grant in 2007. He is now a president of the startup Gravitonus Inc. as well as the co-founder and CEO of the revolutionary lip cancer treatment developer, Quantum Cure. He mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through CRDF Global's Entrepreneurship & Innovation programs, while developing his own technology products to help those with disabilities to live active lifestyles. More
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New Awards For Energy Exploration
ARLINGTON, Va. - CRDF Global sponsored three Shale Gas Collaboration and Travel awards for U.S. researchers to facilitate the development of shale gas and other unconventional fossil fuel resources. Awardees will conduct short-term visits with their counterparts in Poland and Ukraine in 2013. More
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Celebrating Women in Science
ARLINGTON, Va.-This year, in honor of Women's History Month, the National Women's History Project selected a theme celebrating the contributions of women in science: Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In honor of this theme, CRDF Global featured women throughout the month of March who have made significant contributions to advancing international scientific exchanges.
Learn more about Dr. Rita Colwell, Dr. Marilyn Pifer and Rachel Campbell.
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El-Baz Receives Ireland Visiting Scholar Award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Dr. Farouk El-Baz, a member of CRDF Global's Board of Directors, received the 2013 Ireland Visiting Scholar Award. In honor of Caroline P. and Charles W. Ireland, each year the University of Alabama at Birmingham presents the award to distinguished scholars in the arts and sciences for hosting public lectures and participation in campus initiatives. El-Baz will use the award, totaling $10,000, to give a public lecture at UAB titled "Origins of Ancient Egyptian Civilization." He was honored during a ceremony on March 14, 2013. More
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