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1. ES Regional Section in Russia (Central office, St. Petersburg) http://www.es-ru.fromru.com Dr. Nelly Didenko, Coordinator es_ru@spbrc.nw.ru St. Petersburg Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SPb SC RAS) Our main partners in Russia

2. Honorary member of ES Regional Section in Russia, member of ES Governing Board, Prof. Mikhail Libenson(1940-2004) “M. Libenson was a strong supporter of our association. He held the view that Europe is one family of nations….He was very active in promoting this view, both in Moscow and in St. Petersburg, and will be remembered by all of us for this warm, friendly and open-minded approach to all the problems faced by the scientists today. Russian science has lost a fine scholar…” Jean-Patrick Connerade Euroscience News 27, page 7

3. ES Regional Section in Russia (Central office, St. Petersburg) was founded in Russia in 2003 by the decision of the ES Governing Board on the base of St. Petersburg branch of ESWGTT, which was inaugurated on December 1998 Dr. Nelly Didenko (SPb SC RAS) was appointed as the official representative (Coordinator) of this Section. There are already about 100 members of the Section in Russia. Working Groups of the Section Integration and Collaboration in European Science Technology Transfer Women in Science Young Scientists Science Policy Meeting with Professor J.-P. Connerade, President of Euroscience, with the purpose of organization Es Local Section in Russia. On the right Prof. A. Timkovsky, executive director of SPASS Creation of ES Local Section in Russia

4. The main goal of our section is to assist in promotion of Russian scientists participation in European Scientific and Technological Space. The main objectives of our group are: to assist the development of Russian and European science and Technology and use their achievements in practical activities to promote cooperation as a step towards integration into the European science to increase the role of science and status of Russian scientists in the European economic space Dr. Fr. Praderie in St. Petersburg Scientifc Centre of RAS, June 2002 In Strasbourg, November 2002 Our Goals

5. Marketing Survey on the TT market in Russia Presentations about ES &ESWGTT at International and Russian conferences, workshops and exhibitions Information about TT Centers and Projects for cooperation Collaboration with Biotechnology Network of ESWGTT in the field of nano-biotechnology Dissemination of information about positive experience in R&T Consulting Service on the solving of foreign companies problems with the help of Russian experts from St.Petersburg and Moscow http://www.stpetersburg.technology-transfer.net At the conference Russian technologies for industry “Renewable energy”, on the right Prof. S. Konnikov, Co-Chairmen of the Organizing Committee Technology Transfer

6. Scientists, Investigation and Mitigation of Tensions in Societyhttp://www.es-ru-arw.fromru.comNATO Advanced Research Workshop, April 17-20, 2004, St. Petersburg Workshop Co-Directors: Chapter I. The  new scene of interstate relations, globalization and role of regions with the sessions: • Conflicts of civilizations as new types of conflicts of the XXI century • Social tensions in a context of globalization and of enhanced role of regions. Chapter II. Actions in the scientific community to study and to help resolve conflicts with the sessions: • New methods for interdisciplinary studying, understanding and solving conflicts • Tackling cultural misunderstandings by creating linkage and co-operation • Role of scientists, scientific and international NGOs in preventing and mitigating tensions  • Investigating and resolving conflicts inside and around science About 140 participants, among them 32 speakers from 11 countries took part in the Workshop.  Round Table  "Threats and Challenges of the XXIst Century in Context of Globalization Moderators: Prof. P. Tamas (Hungary) and Prof. E. Stepanov (Russia)

7. Scientists, Investigation and Mitigation of Tensions in SocietyDevoted to the memory of Professor M. Libenson • At the Small Conference hall of SPb RC of RAS • Dr. Raymond Seltz (France) • Dr. P.Swiatek (Germany) Closing of the Workshop Prof. G. Toulouse (France) and Dr. Z. Klestova (Ukraine) Ambassador J. McDonald, Dr. W. Linkoln (USA) and Chair of Organizing Committee Dr. Nelly Didenko (Russia)

8. Participation in International Conference of IUPAP "Women in Physics", Paris, France, March 2002, Centre of UNESCO. Seminar devoted to “Project Management” and IWISE programme (Dr. Mary Ann Evans and Terry Picket, Iowa State University) – September 2003, SPb SC RAS Participation in the 1st International Conference “Leadership in Gender Perspective”, St. Petersburg, October 2003 Spread of Information about Declaration of IUPAP conference “Women in Physics” Dr. Mary Ann Evans and Terry Picket Women in ScienceDissemination of International Experience of Women-Scientists-Movement

9. Keeping information about the Art of presentation and promotion of Scientific and Technological results on our web site up-to-date. Distribution of information about international EU vacancies, grants, conferences on a regular basis (web-site www.es-ru.fromru.com) Career Mailing List Participation and Carrying out seminars devoted to development of scientific presentation skills, such as: How to make an oral presentation? How to write a grant application? How to write a resume? How to seek partners through Internet? About Project management Participation in the conferences and research projects devoted to the development of Science Policy for attracting young people to science Presentation at the Round Table at the conference “New Science and Technology Based Professions in Europe Bichenberg” (Alsace) November 2002 At the NATO ARW “Tensions in Society”, St. Petersburg, April 2004,On the left Vadim Soldatov, Co-Chair of WG “Young Scientists” Young ScientistsAdaptation of young scientists to the present job situation

10. East-West Cooperation, including Russian diaspora (Dr. Borisov V. V. and Moscow ES members) Prof. M.Ya. Amusia, St. Petersburg Ioffe Research Institute of RAS and The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel Presentation “RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INTELLECTUALS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE MANKIND” at the NATO ARW “Scientists, Investigation and Mitigation of Tensions in Society”, April 2004, St. Petersburg Participation in the 1st, 2nd International conferences “Science without borders” devoted to collaboration with Russian Scientific Diaspora with participation of the scientists from Russian diaspora in Dubna, (December 2002, December 2003) Integration and Collaboration in European Science

11. Theme “Science Policy Issues in Europe’ Seminar “Technology Transfer in Emerging countries” Seminar “Where are the women in Science?” August 26, 14:45-17:45, at Norra Latin August 27, 2004, 9:30-12:30, at Norra Latin Participation in ESOF2004

12. Registration of Euroscience Cooperation Centre (ESCC), St. Petersburg • The documents are in the City Administration now • Ass. Member of RAS, Prof. Irina Eliseeva – President of ESCC

13. Our Plans • International Conference “WOMEN IN BASIC RESEARCH”,(In Memory of Professor Iya Ipatova), St. Petersburg, Russia, November 25 – 27, 2004 with active participation Ioffe Institute RAS, SPbSC RAS and SPASS, RFBR grant • International Conference “New Professions, Young Scientists and High Education”, Prof. Vadim Ivanov, with active participation of SPb State Polytechnical and Pedagogic Universities, 2005, Summer