4291 Crossing Boundaries: A Transatlantic Perspective on Supporting Frontier Research

Friday, February 18, 2011: 10:30 AM
143AB (Washington Convention Center )
Suzanne Fortier , Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada
From a transatlantic perspective the following will be discussed: Why is research at the frontiers of knowledge and backing top talent of such importance? What is the role of the ERC on the world stage, including transatlantic cooperation, now and for the future? What is the Canadian experience?