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ESOF 2010. Enrico Predazzi University of Torino (Italy). www.esof2010.org. 3rd Int Workshop HEP in the LHC era , 6th January 2010. Pre-presentation. First of all, let me thank warmly the organizers fot their invitation to attend the 3rd International Workshop "High Energy Physics

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  1. ESOF 2010 Enrico Predazzi University of Torino (Italy) www.esof2010.org 3rd Int Workshop HEP in the LHC era, 6th January 2010

  2. Pre-presentation • First of all, let me thank warmly the organizers fot their invitation to attend the 3rd International Workshop "High Energy Physics in the LHC Era" in Chile. • It’s great to celebrate the second century of independence of Chile while the country becomes progressively more and more active in high energy physics, traditionally the most innovative of all scientific circuits. • It is my wish that today seeds will develop into strong trees and this is guaranteed by the quality of the organisers. • Today my talk will not be on a scientific topic - • rather, I will illustrate a case of dissemination of science.

  3. As all of you certainly know, in most OECD countries, the ’90’s • have marked a strong decline of interest into what have come to • be known as the hard sciences (physics, mathematics, chemistry • etc). And this decline has involved mostly young people. • This has been received by many as a strong signal of danger and • has triggered an intense twofold activity: on the one hand scientists • must understand the importance of communicating to society the • relevance of their work (and learn how to bring the message • across); conversely, society must be made to understand the vital • role of science for the future of the planet and of mankind. • This,in essence, is the message I want to convey to you today.

  4. The warning has been received most strongly in Europe where, • perhaps, the lack of any coordinated activity was particularly acute • (much less so in the US and in other countries for a number of • reasons; it’s not the time nor the place to debate why this is so • but we may discuss it later if time permits). • Torino and its cultural establishment have tried to tackle the issue in • a particularly active form and today’s presentation is in this line of • thought. So, let me jump right away into my presentation of • ESOF 2010 • the EuroScience Open Forum for the year 2010 • to be held in Torino between July the 2nd to the 9th, 2010 • see www.esof2010.org

  5. ESOF2010.A Journey into Science

  6. ESOF 2010. European Science Has Chosen Torino ESOF – Euroscience Open Forum, a prestigious meeting dedicated to research and scientific innovation, takes place every two years in a major European city.For the 2010 edition Euroscience has chosen Torino, internationally renowned as a centre of scientific and technological excellence. From 2 to 7 July, Torino will be the European City of Science and provide the organisation of the event. ESOF2010 will attract important scientific personalities, researchers from various disciplines, politicians and industrialists, teachers, students, journalists, and a large public with a passion for science.

  7. ESOF2010 . We are striving at making it an occasion not to be missed to get together and discuss the frontiers of science and technology to discuss the relationships between science and society, and the policies supporting research; this is the Scientific Programme, the core of the event to organise events targeted to young researchers (Career Programme), the business community (Science to Business) and the public at large (Science in the City) but also to high school students (School Programme) Most important for those that will not be able to attend personally the event: to interact with the rest of the world thanks to free streaming technology

  8. The Organisers:Euroscience and TopESOF Associazione TopESOF - Torino per ESOF2010, set up by:

  9. Steering and Programme Committees • An International Steering Committee led by the Nobel laureate Sir • Harold Kroto has taken the responsibility of the scientific programme. • The task of the Steering Committee has been to draw the guide • lines of the event from the beginning to its final approval. • The choice of themes, the launch of the calls for proposals and • their selection has been the task of another International • body, the Programme Committee led by the VicePresident of the • European Research Council, professor Helga Nowotny. • Both have done a tremendous job and I have to thank them all very • warmly.

  10. What is Euroscience Euroscience, founded in 1997, has its main offices in Strasbourg, France, and counts several thousand members from over 40 countries.It represents European scientists from all disciplines, including the social sciences and the humanities, from public and private sectors, universities and research institutes. Euroscience’s main objectives are to: provide a open forum to debate science and technology issues in Europe strengthen the links between science and society contribute to the creation of an integrated space for science and technology in Europe influence science and technology policies www.euroscience.org

  11. Stats from Earlier ESOF Editions ESOF2004 Stockholm, Over 1,800 participants 247 speakers 350 accredited journalists ESOF2006 Munich Over 2,100 participants 423 speakers 485 accredited journalists ESOF2008 Barcelona Over 4,000 participants 452 speakers 511 accredited journalists

  12. Dublin will follow as the next city to organise ESOF2012

  13. ESOF2010 Programme

  14. Programmes for which calls where launched • Scientific Programme • 2) Career Programme • 3) Science to Business • 4) Science in the city

  15. Summary of Statistics (calls received) • 394 Proposals received altogether • 218 Scientific Programme • 51 Career Programme • 46 Science to Business • 79 Science in the city • Organisers coming from 35 countries • More than 1000 potential speakers contacted

  16. Scientific Programme ESOF Core Programme A gigantic Conference Center (the Lingotto Conference Centre) will hostthe event: talks, seminars, workshops and debates in various fields of knowledge, focusing on the problems of scientific communication and the relationship between science and society Among the guests will be outstanding figures from the international world of science (including several Nobel Prize winners) who will talk about their experience and work in plenary sessions. The Programme Committee has chosen ten main themes as a focus for debate. See www.esof2010.orgfor details about Plenary, Keynote and parallel sessions schedule and speakers

  17. Scientific Programme Topics (and number of proposals submitted) • 1Sustainable living and moving (13) • 2Evolution, development and adaptation of organisms (8) • 3Moving into and up from our quantum world (12) • 4Responding to global needs (47) • 5Frontiers in energy research (8) • 6Science, knowledge, and belief (41) • 7Memory and learning in organisms, social and • artificial systems (6) • 8Languages, cultures, and variability (8) • 9Integrating science with health care (28) • Policies – what follows? (24) 218 proposals!A stunning result. A 40% increase over Barcelona (ESOF 2008) .

  18. Quite enlightening the geographical distribution (26 countries)

  19. Final stat for Scientific Programme • 218 proposals received • 93 proposals selected (42 without and 51 with adjustements) • 12 topdown sessions (11% of total) • 434 speakers from 39 countries (of these 117 are women or the • 27% of the total) • Most represented countries: Italy (21.20 %), UK (15.67%), Germany (9.22%), France /7.83%), USA (4.84%), Ireland (3.69%), Belgium (3.23%), Sweeden (3.00%), Spain (2.76%); 42 speakers from EU Institutions • 15 sessions (30 speakers) from local Institutions (from a total of 24 italians) • In addition • 1 Opening, 4 plenary and 18 keynote talks by prominent • invited speakers

  20. Career Programme Opportunities in Science The Career Programme is a series of events dedicated to young researchers, who will be given an important opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and experiences, and to learn about the different international career opportunities open to them in both the academic and industrial world. A two-day meeting of Marie Curie fellows, European Young Researchers and PhDs will bring together graduate students, PhDs candidates and young scientists and will focus on topics regarding comparative career development and research perspectives. The resulting documents will be presented to the relevant bodies of national and European governments.

  21. Career Programme themes • Discussion in the Career Programme will focus on nine themes: • 1) Developing your scientific career: practical aspects (CV, scientific writing, grant applications, networking strategies, start-up) • 2) Training and research conditions of doctoral and post-doctoral researchers around Europe (mentoring, lab managing, etc.) • 3) Comparison of European policies for young researchers - Lisbon agenda • 4) Academic and non academic careers • 5) Researchers mobility (Bologna process, European job market, end of career) • 6) Ethics in research • 7) Diversity in scientific careers (gender, ethnic, cultural) • 8) Science publishing (open access, research evaluation) • 9) Science Communication skills

  22. Career Programme Opportunities in Science Pizza with the Prof Thanks to this event, young people will be able to meet important figures from the world of research face to face, to chat about a wide range of topics in a pleasant and informal environment. Science Speed Dating This brand new event provides for a series of relaxed and brief interviews to match supply and demand, thus facilitating the exchange of ideas between young researchers and institutions, and between those with new ideas and those who might be able to put them to practical use.

  23. Final for the Career Programme • 51 proposals received • 24 proposals selected; of these • 5 EU 1 Italy • 5 UK 1 Germany • 2 USA 1 Belgium • 2 Sweeden 1 Portugal • 2 France 1 Spain • 2 Austria + 1 Eastern countries (topdown)

  24. Science to Business A Laboratory of Opportunities In the Science to Business programme, ESOF2010 will offer a series of appointments dedicated to business and potential entrepreneurs, with events that deal with themes regarding applied research and opportunities for development of new highly innovative businesses – with a special focus on Torino’s fields of excellence. Together with this, a large Exhibition area (7000m²) will provide a unique showcase for industries, research institutions, all kinds of scientific developments, innovation etc. etc.

  25. Science to business themes • Intellectual property management • University - Industry relationship • Public-private research integration • Open Innovation • The Knowledge triangle • European, national and regional policies • Incubators, spin-offs, business angels, venture capital

  26. Final for Science to Business • 46 proposals received • 18 proposals accepted of these • 6 Italy • 4 USA • 3 Sweeden • 2 Germany • 2 Ireland • 1 Belgium • 2 pending • 17 showcase still to be defined (short innovative sessions • from non profit, universities, incubators etc.)

  27. Science to Media Communicating Science 530 media operators had attended Barcelona ESOF 2008 A specific agenda will be dedicated to discussion on science communication, featuring meetings with journalists, researchers, and science writers. Special appointments will be organised exclusively for the press, with major scientific personalities attending ESOF2010.

  28. School Programme • This is a totally new programme compared to previous editions. • Mostly dedicated to Italian High School students (with a probable addition of Catalan students and German teachers), will feature various events pre-ESOF 2010 ranging from a full day with Nobel prize Sir Harold Kroto (March the 9° 2010), to a competition among schools and various other activities

  29. Science in the City (79 proposals received) Science in the City This programme will set the city centre in motion, hosting exhibits, meetings and various forms of entertainment for the general public. Streets and squares will be brought to life until late in the evening Exibition At Lingotto Fiere, on the other hand, there will be professional stands reserved for research centres, businesses, universities, associations, communication agencies, etc. Satellite and Collateral Events Others side events (conferences, award ceremonies, etc.), will be hosted in various parts of the city.

  30. Final for Science in the city • 79 proposals received • 41 proposals so far accepted (21 still pending) • 34 Italy (19 local, 9 from EU Institutions) • 2 Germany • 2 UK • 1 France • 1 Spain • 1 Ireland • Hosted in various prestigious locations throughout town

  31. …in addition…Satellite events • Marie Curie Meeting (30th june-2nd july) - about 300-350 attendees • Communia 2010 (28th-30th june) (University & the commons cyberspace) - about 150 attendees • ENEA (2nd July) Towards criteria for the evaluation of research and researchers; the state of the art 4 years after the European chart for researchers and the Minerva code – about 150 attendees • Women scientists as an element of innovation in research and business (Italian chapter) (1st-2nd July) – about 100 attendees • … certainly more still to be defined

  32. Social events • Friday July the 2nd: Opening by the President of the Republic of Italy (Giorgio Napolitano) with the participation of the European Commissioner for Research and innovation and welcome address by the President of the European Commission (ManuelBarroso) – attendees: about 2000 in main Auditorium plus several hundreds in adjoining Halls by teleconference • ESOF party Saturday July the 3rd – attendees about 2000 • Transfer from Torino to Dublin for ESOF 2012 July the 7th • Several prize awarding and other ceremonies along the event • Site visits, cultutal agenda, visits to CERN and other nearby laboratories • ……..

  33. Overall summary of talks: • Altogether about 200 talks/sessionsfor the moment) • 1 Opening • 4 Plenary • 18 Keynote • 93 Bottom up sessions (Scientific programme) • 12 Top down sessions ( “ “ ) • 24 Career Programme • 18 Science to Business • 41+ Science in the city

  34. Science on the Web

  35. WebESOF Bringing Science Closer WebESOF is a unique way to stimulate the diffusion of science in a vast geographical area, focusing on the young and underprivileged. The relevant software will be developed in cooperation with the Torino Polytechnic and will be available free of cost.

  36. WebESOF Making Science Accessible Thanks to a custom-made software platform, it will be possible to: Follow the conferences in real time Interact with the Forum participants by videoconference Download material from the conference Share video lectures and lab activities, thanks to a virtual library that will be available to schools and research institutes worldwide.

  37. Torino, Cityof Science

  38. A Laboratory City <<<<<<<<<<<< Today Torino excels in the following sectors: Automotive Information and Communication Technology Life Sciences Nanotechnologies Aerospace Industrial Design

  39. City of Discoveries A centre of ancient and renowned cultural institutions, such as the University (founded in 1404), the Academy of Sciences (1757), and the Polytechnic (1859), the Savoy capital city has proven to be a dynamic crossroad of ideas and experiments. Benjamin Franklin’s early studies on electricity were presented in Torino, as was Charles Babbage’s first computer (1840). The modern concepts of molecule and atom were developed here by Amedeo Avogadro (1811), and the electric engine was invented by Galileo Ferraris (1888). Nitro-glycerine was first synthesized in Torino by Ascanio Sobrero (1846), and Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolutionwas introduced to Italy (1864). Three Nobel Prize winners for medicine, Salvador Luria, Renato Dulbecco and Rita Levi Montalcini (see picture), received their scientific education at the Torino school of histologist Giuseppe Levi, active in 1930s and 1950s.

  40. Big Centres for Big Science In Torino, science and technology can count on industrial and public research centres such as: National Institute of Nuclear Physics National Institute of Astrophysics Institute for the Research and Cure of Cancer National Council of Research (CNR) Astronomical Observatory

  41. At the Forefront of Research The headquarters of the National Metrological Institute are located in Torino, as is Thales Alenia Space Italia, the industry that produced many spacecrafts probing the solar system and the deep space. Torino’s Fiat Research Centre (CRF) is a leading institution in the field of sustainable mobility. New centres of excellence are rapidly developing in the most promising research sectors: oncology, neuroscience, genetics, and nanotechnologies

  42. A Wealth of Museums With its museums and renowned cultural events, Torino is ready to offer ESOF its experience in communicating science to the general public Cinema is active as ever with the Film Commission, the Multimedia Park, important International Festivals such as the Torino Film Festival, and The National Museum of Cinema. The second most important Egyptian Museum in the world, after the one in Cairo, is in Torino, as are many others, like the Museum of Oriental Art (MAO), the Regional Museum of Natural Sciences, the National Museum of Artillery, the National Museum of the Automobile, the National Museum of the Mountains.

  43. The Lingotto Venue Lingotto was one of the main Fiat factories and today is one of the largest multipurpose conference centres in Europe. The Lingotto Conference Centre will be the heart of the Scientific Programme of ESO2010. The premises were created expressly for conventions and conferences. www.centrocongressilingotto.it The Lingotto Fairis the area where the exhibitions will take place. A versatile and impressive structure, it offers many different areas that can be used for various purposes. www.lingottofiere.it

  44. Via Po 18, 10123 Torino (Italy) phone: +39 011 6702741 fax: +39 011 6702746 info@esof2010.org www.esof2010.org

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