An All-Ireland Professional Network enabling connection, communication and collaboration of the Irish scientific, technological and engineering Diaspora. The Network has a worldwide reach and welcomes as members individuals with an abiding and professional interest in the intersection of science, technology and engineering with policy, research and development of relevance to the island of Ireland.
Dublin has been chosen to host Europe’s largest science conference, ESOF 2012, from 11-15 July, 2012. To celebrate this prestigious, international event in Dublin, the City of Science 2012, an innovative science themed festival will run throughout the year across the island of Ireland combining the best of Irish culture, arts and science.
The ESOF supplement displays many features such as photos of ESOF 2012, articles, information about ESOF 2012 and ESOF 2014 as well as the Call for ESOF 2016: http://www.esof.eu/dbimages/document/fichier/333/ESOF_Supplement_making_science_European.pdf The ESOF Hub would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for your ongoing enthusiasm for ESOF, the Euroscience Open Forum, and is looking Continue Reading »
New Board and Committee members, update on Global Diaspora Forum.
On June 19th the Boston Chapter was launched successfully at the Museum of Science at the reception to Celebrate Ireland at Boston BIO 2012. The reception was sponsored by the Irish Consulate with support from Science Foundation of Ireland, Boston College The Irish Institute, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland.
The second Global Diaspora Forum will convene leaders in business, technology, and philanthropy and other prominent members of America’s diverse communities to collaborate on innovations designed for, by, and with global diaspora communities.
On June 1st The Irish Embassy is hosting another in their continuing series of science seminars. The event is organised by continuous efforts of Cathy O’Connor, Science Attaché to the Embassy of Ireland and a Board Member of the Wild Geese Network. This time, the seminar will feature two presentations, Astronomy at the Extreme by Dr. Trevor Weekes and Update on ESOF 2012 by its Director David Fahy. The event is invitation only.