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6th Framework

Science and Society

Science and SocietyProjects Synopsis

2002-2006

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsAcronym Contract-nr Title Page

ADVanced TrAining for WomeN in ScientifiC REsearch 71036712ADVANCE

BALTIC STATES NETWORK "WOMEN IN SCIENCES AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY" 28017170BASNET

Genomics and Benefit Sharing with Developing Countries 9003583BESHA

Ethical Governance of Biological and Biomedical Research: Chinese-European Co-operation 82036788BIONET

Biotechnology Ethics: deepening by research, broadening to future applications and new EU members, permeating education to young scientists.

30017474BIOTETHED

Biometric Identification Technology EthicsPromoting research and public debate on bioethical implications of emerging biometric identification technologies

10006093BITE

CApacity-building for Patient Organisations to participate in Research Activities 98044665CAPOIRA

Comparison of approaches to risk governance 74036720CARGO

Central European Centre for Women and Youth in Science 8003582CEC-WYS

Citizen Participation in Science and Technology 12013518CIPAST

Cinema and Science 123511114CISCI

Challenges of Biomedicine - Socio-cultural contexts, European governance and Bioethics 118510238COB

Composites-on-Tour-2 46030194Composites-on-Tour-2

Study on databases of women scientists 113509884DATAWOMSCI

DEliberative CItizens' DEbates in European science centres and museums 11006131DECIDE

Deepening Ethical Engagement and Participation in EmergingNanotechnologies 73036719DEEPEN

Discovery Days: Advanced Technology meets Science and Culture. Using advanced technological applications to improve visitors experience in museums, science centres and archaeological sites

93044547Discovery Days

DIVA - Science in a different voice 134517884DIVA

DNA Traveling Exhibition and Science Theatre 58036657DNA-TEST

EUROPEAN TRAINING FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND MUSEUM EXPLAINERS 21013699DOTIK

European Television ? a workshop to prepare a new agenda for science communication 47030204EARTH-WAKE

Promotion and support of the transfer of scientific touring exhibitions at European level 57036656E-Castex

'Meeting of Minds. European Citizens' Deliberation on Brain Science' 18013649ECD-MoM

European Children's Future University Network - www.universiYOU.net 44020817ECFUN

European and Developing Countries Ethics Partnership 7003578EDCEP

Ethical Dilemmas due to Prenatal and Genetic DiagnosticsInterdisciplinary Assessment of Effects of Prenatal and Genetic Diagnostics on Couples in Different European Cultures

26016716EDIG

Bioethical education on medical progress and human rights, in a multicultural, multidisciplinar and multireligious environment

59036659EDUBIOETHICS

Exploring the Ground - Fostering Scientific Understanding in Primary Schools 85042894EFSUPS

Excellence in the Life Sciences Area 52031255ELSA

Encouragement to Advance - Training Seminars for Women Scientists 56036653ENCOUWOMSCI

Enhancing Human Capacities: Ethics, Regulation and European Policy 29017455ENHANCE

Starting a Debate with Women scientists from Post- communist Countries on Ethical Issues 104503316Enwise Ethics

Women in Science: Mainstreaming gender equality in the European Research Area 121510295ERA-GENDER

Enhancing SCience Appeal in Learning through Argumentative inTEraction 43020790ESCALATE

European Science Festival 3002500ESCENTIAL

European Science Festival: Itinerant Exhibitions 49030263ESCIENTIAL-I.E.

Europe Science and the City: Promoting Scientific Culture at local level 50030266ESCITY

ESCW: the European Science Communication Workshops 130516861ESCW

European Study of Gender Aspects of Inventions- Statistical survey and analysis of gender impact on inventions -

62036671ESGI

Euroscience Open Forum 2004 Highlighting Science, Technology, and Innovation in Europe 116510152ESOF 2004


EIROforum European Science Teachers Initiative 126511180ESTI+VOLVOX

Ethical Traceability and Informed Choice in Food Ethical Issues 117510235ETHICALTRACEABILITY

Emerging Technoethics of Human Interaction with Communication, Bionic and Robotic Systems 37017759ETHICBOTS

Ethics of Emerging Technologies 75036745ETHICSCHOOL

Organ transplantation: Ethical Legal and Psychological aspects. Towards a Common European Policy2007 Conference

78036768ETHICTRANSPLANTATION

Joint Exhibition on Evolution 13013571EuEv

Latin American and European Systems of Ethics Regulation of Biomedical Research: Comparative Analysis of their pertinence and application for human subjects protection.

133517861EULABOR

Building a European Network of Academic Mentoring Programmes for Women Scientists 65036682EUMENT-NET

European Project on delimiting the research concept and research activities 120510247EU-RECA

Ethics and the Obestity and Overweight Epidemic: Image, Culture, Technologies and Interventions 24016646EUROBESE

Coupe d'Europe de robotique 2003/2004' 109509027EUROBOT

Eurobot: robotic educational events to promote a dissemination of science and technology among young people in Europe.

51030282EUROBOT 2006

European Women in Science TV Drama on Message 63036673EUROWISTDOM

FEASIBILITY study for an ADVANCED SYSTEMATIC documentation, information and communication TOOL in the field of ETHICAL issues in science, RESEARCH and technology)

115510151FASTER


114510151FASTER

Fostering the public debate on university support of female scientists to start a business 53036538FEMSTART

Form - it "Take part in research" 88042938FORM-IT

Fostering bioethics practices (GBP) among the European biotechnology Industry 83036806FROM_GMP_TO_GBP

The Fascinating World of Science 111509052FW-SCIENCE 2004

Gender Awareness Participation Process: Differences in the choices of science careers. 84042864GAPP

Gender Budgeting as an instrument for managing scientific organisations to promote equal opportunities for women and men - with the example of universities

54036646GB-MANAGEMENT

Genomics and Benefit Sharing with Developing Countries - From Biodiversity to Human Genomics 66036691GENBENEFIT

Promoting the integration of the gender dimension in basic research in ERA/FP7 23016630GenderBasic

Genetic bio and dataBanking: Confidentiality and protection of data. Towards a European harmonisation and policy.

76036751GENEBANC

Hands-on science teaching: combining formal and informal science learning 38019154Hands-on & Brains-on

Global Forum for Bioethics in Research 81036783HEALTHRESEARCHETHICS

Chimeras and Hybrids in comparative European and International Research - natural scientific, ethical, philosophical and legal aspects

25016708imgbchimerashybrids

The Institutionalisation of Ethics in Science Policy; practices and impact 5003282INES

Science Shop for Innovative Mobility Solutions for Mobility Challenged Europeans 97044645InMoSion

Involving NGOs in Renewable Energy Research 100044692INRE

Knowledge, Institutions and Gender:an East-West comparative study 33017617KNOWING

LERU-Kids-University 131516927LERU-KIDS

University-school partnerships for the design and implementation of research-based ICT-enhanced modules on Material Properties.

90042942MATERIALSCIENCE

Media, Science and Society: Governance and Engagement in Europe 14013590MESSENGER

European Mobility of Young People and Scientists in Scientific Culture Context 94044566MEYPS SC2

Multidimensional integrated risk governance 70036708MIDIR

Ethics in Mongolian and South-East Asian Science and Technology 61036670MONGOLETHICS


Nanobiotechnology: Responsible Action on Issues in Society and Ethics 31017534Nanobio-RAISE

Nanotechnology Capacity Building NGOs 77036754NANOCAP

The acquisition of nationality in EU Member states: rules, practices and quantitative developments 106503762NATAC

Networking for Ethics on Biomedical Research in Africa 129513341NEBRA

New Communities and Mental Health ? A Needs Analysis 101044702NewCom

NETWORK ON ETHNICITY AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS 136518040NEWS

Ambassadors for women and science - Use of best practice instruments to strengthen women in research 36017728Pallas Athene

Participatory Communication Activities on E-Learning 16013635PARCEL

Popularity And Relevance in Science Education for scientific Literacy 86042922PARSEL

Participatory Approaches in Science and Technology 122510636PATH

Permanent European Resource Centre for Informal Learning 125511165PENCIL

Physics is Fun 41020772PHYSFUN

Plant Science Gardens: Plant Science Education for Primary Schools in European Botanic Gardens 40020577PLASCIGARDENS

European Platform of Women Scientists 128513337PLATWOMSCI

POLLEN : Seed cities for science, a community approach for a sustainable growth of science education in Europe

138518399POLLEN

School Science Teaching by Project Orientation - Improving the Transition to University and Labor Market for Boys and Girls

87042936POPBL

Determining the Ethical and Legal Interests in Privacy and Data Protection for Research Involving the Use of Genetic Databases and Bio-banks

80036775PRIVILEGED

Empowering Women Engineers Careers in Industrial and Academic Research 35017660PROMETEA

Promotion of Migrants in Science Education 39019171PROMISE

Property Regulation in European Science, Ethics and Law 119510239PROPEUR

Participatory Science and Scientific Participation: The role of civil society organisations in decision making about novel developments in biotechnologies.

95044594PSX2

Reprogenetics. The ethics of men making men 6003286REPROGENETICS

Risk Communication Network 127513310RISK NETWORK

Risk-BRidge (Building Robust, Integrative interDisciplinary, Governance Models for Emerging and Existing risks)

60036661RISKBRIDGE

Roberta goes EU 42020778Roberta-EU

European Conference on Scientific Advice, Crisis management and media 105503539Sacrimm

Scientific Advice for Fisheries Management at Multiple Scales 17013639SAFMANS

Launching a Visionary Quest for the Intelligent School of Tomorrow on the basis of Relevant State-of-the-art Scientific and Technological Achievements

107508865SCHOOL FORESIGHT

Renovation of science teaching in European primary education with inquiry methods 124511164SCIENCEDUC

SCIENCE IN RADIO BROADCASTING 4003191SCIRAB

A pan-European women ambassadors programme bringing role models to schools and universities to stimulate and mobilise girls and young women for studies and careers in SET

72036715SET-ROUTES

Launching an Educational Scientific Journey on Natural Hazards and Disasters - Exploring Today's Achievements, Future Challenges & Expectations with Respect to Forecast, Prevention and Mitigation'

110509029SHIELD

SKY WATCH: Introducing European Youth in the World of Scientific Research through Interactive Utilisation of a Global Network of Robotic Telescopes

15013609SKY WATCH

STakeholders in Risk Communications 20013696STARC

Copenhagen Summer School in Research Ethics 2005 135518006SUMMERETHICS

Superconductivity in everyday life 112509058SUPERLIFE

Space Weather and Europe and Education Tool with the Sun 91044532SWEETS

Information for a choice: Empowering young Women Through Learning for Technical Professions and Science Careers

68036699TandemPlus Idea


Training and mentoring of science shops 19013654TRAMS

Gender Mainstreaming European Transport Research and Policies.Building the Knowledge Basis and mapping good practices.

79036774TRANSGEN

The making of inclusive risk governance: TRUSTNET-IN-ACTION 103503282Trustnet

Comparing emerging ethical issues and legal differences impacting on European clinical trials, including a training workshop for researchers in the New Member States.

22016621TWR

Survey of the University Career of Female Scientists at Life Sciences versus Technical Universities 67036695UNICAFE

Understanding and Providing a Developmental Approach to Technology Education 89042941UPDATE

Understanding Puzzles in the Gendered European Map Brain Drain in Physics through the Cultural Looking Glass

137518048UPGEM

Visualisation of the Exposure of Cyclists to Traffic on Roads 99044671VECTOR

VENUS TRANSIT IN JUNE 2004: EXOPLANETS AND THE SIZE OF THE WORLD 108508963VENUS TRANSIT 2004

Play with Water: Introducing Ecological Engineering to Primary Schools to Increase Interest and Understanding of Natural Sciences.

45021028WasteWater Resource

A Web portal for Energy and Semiconductors Public Awareness 2002422WESPA

Visual and acoustical impact of wind farms on residents 96044628WINDFARM

WIR- Conference. Speeding up Changes for Europe 102502494Wir conference

Women in Innovation, Science and Technology 69036701WIST

WOMEN in COnstruction scientific REsearch 32017568WOMEN-CORE

Strengthening the role of women scientists in Nano-Science 27016754WOMENINNANO

Women on Biotechnology Scientific and feminist approaches 64036675WONBIT

WONDERS - Welcome to Observations, News and Demonstrations of European Research and Science 48030237WONDERS

Welcome to Observations, News and Demonstrations of European Research and Science 2007 92044540WONDERS07

Women Scientists in Gender-Specific Technological R&D- How do Women Scientists in Technological R&D Respond to the Needs of Women End-Users?

34017637WOSISTER

Stimulating Policy Debate on Women and Science Issues in Central Europe 55036651WS DEBATE

World Year of Physics 2005: Activities in Europe 132516938WYP2005 EUROPE

Science and Society2002 - 2006

Overview of Contracts

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002422 Science and Society (2002 - 2006) Summary Abstract

Partners:

Contract No 002422: WESPA

Coordinator:

Istituto Nazionale Per La Fisica Della Materia.

Fieschi, Roberto E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Energy, semiconductor physics and microelectronics are subjects of everyday discussion at all levels: in the media, in political and economical debates. These subjects should, therefore, be particularly effective in making people aware of the importance of science and technology and of their impact on society.The project will provide European citizens with a deeper understanding of the nature of energy (its transformations, exploitation current problems and future scenarios) and of semiconductors and semiconductor technology together with an appreciation of their impact on modern society.This will be achieved through the development of a web portal where everyone can find information about scientific and technological issues in multimedia format.The portal will provide access to versions of the following multimedia:-La conquista dell'energia, produced by the INFM (currently in Italian, will be translated into French, English, Spanish and German);-L'energia e le sue trasformazioni, produced by the INFM, in English, Spanish and Italian;-Dal silicio al Computer, produced by the INFM, in English, Spanish and Italian;Users will also have access to a network of scientific experts who have agreed to answer users' questions.The objectives of the project are to explain the impact of scientific and technological advances and their applications, benefits and limits to the general public and to young students, in order to make scientific and technological knowledge more readily accessible to them, taking advantage of the effectiveness of a multimedia approach, and to stimulate young people's interest in scientific careers. Throughout, due attention is paid to historical and multidisciplinary perspectives.The portal will be launched at the European S.&T. Week 2004, at other public exhibitions, and used, as a didactic tool, in EU schools. The partners will use their own diffusion networks and resources to publicise and disseminate the service as much as possible'

Total EU Contribution 206.500 €

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Title A Web portal for Energy and Semiconductors Public Awareness:

FP6-2002-SCIENCEANDSOCIETY-2Call :

Type :

01/01/2004Start Date :

SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1

ParticipantCty Town Responsible

ES Madrid Ortega del Blanco, Juan JosÈEdiciones Del Laberinto S.L.

FR Mulhouse Lee, DavidEuropean Physical Society

IT Fieschi, RobertoIstituto Nazionale Per La Fisica Della Materia.

DE Koln/ Cologne 50829 Piesk, JensGesellschaft Zur Foerderung Kuenstlerischer Informatik (Gfki) E.V. ( Legal Subject & Financial Agent Of Lmr)

IT Tirrenia Roncaglia, RobertoInfmedia S.R.L.

UK London Davies, BrianSciencewords

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Partners:

Contract No 002500: ESCENTIAL

Coordinator:

Associazione Festival Della Scienza

ARATA, MANUELA E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The objective of the project is to enhance the European value of the Genova Science Festival, the second edition of which will be held from 28 October to 8 November 2004, in connection with the "European Week of Science and Technology, 2004" and "Genova 2004: European City of Culture". The actions of this project will be mainly carried out in the following three directions: 1. Importing exhibits and contributions from European Science centres/museums/institutions that are traditionally active in science diffusion/popularisation towards society at large. 2. Organising an International Training Centre in Genova, where expert science communicators coming from different European Countries can share their expertise and experience and, at the same time, train new potential communicators on how to effectively communicate science. 3. Establishing a European collaboration network among different Science Centres and Museums to organise didactic laboratories and workshops where young visitors (pupils aged 10 to 16 years old), family groups, school classes and teachers will be taken along training paths on specific scientific topics (e.g. "Earth Science", "Microbes", "Palaeontology"). These initiatives are intended to build a close connection between research, training and communication, with public awareness as the centre of gravity, in the cultural framework of a city with an ancient history and traditionally devoted to art, science, technology and shared sociability. In this respect, the very aim of this project is to contribute to the integration of science in society and society in science at a European level. Strategic objectives addressed 1. to improve public awareness on science and its benefits and limits 2. to improve the exchange of experiences and resources in science communication and teaching 3. to attract young people towards scientific careers 4. to favour the collaboration between institutions and people


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Title European Science Festival:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1


IT ARATA, MANUELAAssociazione Festival Della Scienza

FR Paris Tredicce, JorgeCentre National De La Recherche Scientifique

ES Barcelona Moll Ferré, BlancaFundacio La Caixa

IT Genova Bianucci, MarcoIstituto Nazionale Per La Fisica Della Materia

UK London tbc, tbcSciencewords

UK Cardiff White, Henry JohnTechniquest Ltd

UK Edinburgh Della Sala, SergioThe University Of Edinburgh

SI Ljubljana Jahr, OrestTehniski Muzej Slovenije

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Partners:

Contract No 003191: SCIRAB

Coordinator:

Scuola Internazionale Superiore Di Studi Avanzati

BONCINELLI, Edoardo E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Radio uniquely brings together science and society. Radio is enjoying a renaissance, also due to the take up of digital radio, and most broadcasters include science in their programmes and general news. Public debate and perceptions of science have also shifted, and the public is increasingly aware and critical of the scope and limitations of science. More instantaneous than print, more ubiquitous than the web and more intimate and interactive than TV, radio is where much of the discourse between scientists and the public is played out. However, the radio practitioners around Europe, who mediate the debate are linked, at best, through informal, occasional and ad-hoc contacts. SCIRAB is a one year project aimed at linking journalists, science communication researchers and scientists, who produce, teach, study or participate in science radio programmes (SRP). SCIRAB main objectives are a) stimulate a European dimension in SRP; b) set up guidelines for the assessment of the impact of SRP on public perceptions of science; c) assess and promote the role of SRP in stimulating the dialogue between scientists and society at large. First step will be a survey of existing SRP in the main European radio stations; a website and a discussion group will be set up to involve interested parties. A two days seminar will bring together radio practitioners, researchers and scientists; best practices, priorities, and research needs will be presented and discussed. Two workshops will be held, focusing on a) strengthening the co-operation at European level, with specific attention to candidate countries; b) stimulating the involvement of the scientific community in SRP; c) explore the challenges and opportunities of the radio-web convergence. Proceedings of seminar and workshops will be published, together with a survey report, a final report and an action report mapping the state of the art and setting the guidelines for future, longer term FP6 activities.


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Title SCIENCE IN RADIO BROADCASTING:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1


UK London Gareth, MitchellImperial College Of Science, Technology And Medicine

RO Bucharest Negrea, CorinaRomanian Broadcasting Corporation

IT BONCINELLI, EdoardoScuola Internazionale Superiore Di Studi Avanzati

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Partners:

Contract No 003282: INES

Coordinator:

Szkola Wyzsza Psychologii Spolecznej

Chadwick, Ruth E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:INES investigates the issue of the incorporation of ethics in S&T policy in terms of the methodologies used and their actual impact in decision making.

Debates on technological developments touch fundamental ethical considerations and uncover wide mistrust in public authorities and scientific establishments. Policy makers have reacted by incorporating ethics into the decision making processes of S&T policy. Different nations have different ways of doing this, ranging from advisory expert committees to open debates with relevant stakeholders. The form and method in which ethics is incorporated in S&T varies greatly throughout Europe and its actual impact in decision making is still unclear.

INES brings together a group of leading experts in the area of S&T ethics and the relevant policy making community, to analyse comparatively the manner by which ethics is incorporated into the official decision making structures. The analysis is done in terms of representations of the ?ethical problem?; understanding of the concepts ?ethics vs morality?, ?ethics vs bioethics?; the notion of ethical ?expert?; and consideration of lay values in the decision making process.

Informed by public perceptions research on ?ethics? and paying particular attention to gender differences, the project will explore case studies presenting particular challenges for the incorporation of ethics in decision making (medical genetics, forensic genetics and food technologies). The differences in the understanding of the ethical issues and the incorporation approaches chosen will provide the basis for the creation of a ?European map? which will be critically examined in terms of impact assessment and best practices.

The ultimate goal of INES is to create a pan-European platform where ethics experts, policy makers and relevant stakeholders can debate, exchange information, identify ?best practices? and devise ways to improve the input and impact of ethics in the actual decision making process

Total EU Contribution 69.999.802 €

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Title The Institutionalisation of Ethics in Science Policy; practices and impact:


Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


BG Petkova, KristinaAcademy Of Sciences Of Bulgaria, Institute Of Sociology

UK Dickenson, DonnaBirbeck College - University Of London

IT Roma Mordini, EmilioCentre For Science, Society And Citizenship

CH Bern Bellucci, SergioCentre For Technology Assessment At The Swiss Science And Technology Council

PL Chadwick, RuthSzkola Wyzsza Psychologii Spolecznej

NL Bartikova, MonikaCentre Of Science, Technology, Society Studies At The Institute Of Philosophy, Academy Of Sciences Of The Czech Republic

BE Weyns, WillyFlemish Institute For Science And Technology Assessment

DE Karlsruhe Hennen, LeonardForschungszentrum Karlsruhe Gmbh

HU Budapest Pardo, RafaelFundación Bbva

DE Apolda Dickenson, DonnaUniversity Of Birmingham

FR Orleans Zwart, Hub A EStichting Katholieke Universiteit

RU Moscow van Est, RinieRathenau Institute

DK Viborg Cope, DavidParliamentary Office Of Science & Technology

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Partners:

Contract No 003286: REPROGENETICS

Coordinator:

International Forum For Biophilosophy

Van Steendam, Guido E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:During the last five years genetics and reproductive medicine have merged to form Reprogenetics and come to represent revolutionary possibilities for studying grave diseases and developing new therapies. Specific scenarios are developped that may result in the technical possibility to change the genetic constitution of humans and their descendants. In fact, in a limited way, some technologies may already do this.

The overwhelming possibilities presented by such developments have been met with concern and reignited debate on question if men may be able to design and change the genetic structure of other men and if men may be able to createnew human beings.

The values at stake in these issues are often felt as deeply human and there is a widespread conviction that several of the new technical possibilities should be banned or at least placed under a moratorium no matter how promising they may be. The situation of a moratorium or ban might create a false impression of ethical clarity and yet, the content and strength of ethical arguments applied has not been analysed or made explicit. When not accompanied by a consistent study of conditions under which it may be lifted, a moratorium would no longer be a sign of ethical strength but of indecisiveness and a lack of ethical decision making. Still, in circles of private and academic research, science and technology continue to develop. This will result in gene therapy, cloning and stem cell research not guided by ethical and social reflection, but as an arbitrary result of unknown market forces and the private ambition of researchers and research institutes.

The project will make a comparative analysis of the ethical aspects of hot issues in gene therapy and cloning, study the ambiguities and inconsistencies of current law and theory, try to strengthen them and, when needed, distinguish contexts that share names, but may have completely different ethical implications.


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Title Reprogenetics. The ethics of men making men:


Type :


STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


FR Paris Mallet, JacquesCentre National De La Recherche Scientifique

BE Van Steendam, GuidoInternational Forum For Biophilosophy

NO Oslo Kaiser, MatthiasDe Nasjonale Forskningsetiske Komiteer / National Committees For Research Ethics

UK Manchester Harris, JohnThe Victoria University Of Manchester

ES Leioa Bizkaia Romeo Casabona, Carlos-MariaUniversidad Del Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

IT Roma tbc, tbcUniversita Degli Studi Di Roma "La Sapienza"

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Partners:

Contract No 003578: EDCEP

Coordinator:

Universitetet I Bergen

Lie, Reidar Krummradt E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The aim of this project is to develop capacity in research ethics review related to clinical research in developing countries.The project will organize twi training and capacity building workshops in two developing countries.Through these workshops the necessary infrastructure and networks will be prepared which will have the needed ethics review capacity for the recently launched European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Bioethicists from key European institutions will also be involved. The final workshop will develop an agenda for asustainable ethics partnership which can be utilized by the EDCTP. The project is coordinated from the University of Bergen, Norway with the Centre for Science, Society and Citizenship in Rome, Italy as a partner. The partners have longexperience as coordinators and participants in EU funded projects and the Bergen coordinator has long experience inconducting capacity building research ethics workshops in developing countries


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Title European and Developing Countries Ethics Partnership:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


IT Roma MORDINI, EMILIOCentre For Science, Society And Citizenship

NO Lie, Reidar KrummradtUniversitetet I Bergen

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Partners:

Contract No 003582: CEC-WYS

Coordinator:

Institute Of Sociology Of The Academy Of Sciences Of The Czech Republic Public Research Institution

Linkova, Marcela E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Building upon the policies and activities of the EC (establishment of the Helsinki Group in 1999, the ETAN report of 2000, the current ENWISE project monitoring the position of women in science in wider Europe - Action 27, and the planned establishment of the European Platform for Women Scientists - Action 24 of the Science and Society Action Plan), it is proposed to establish Central European Centre for Women and Youth in Science. The Centre will build upon and expand the experience of the National Contact Centre - Women in Science (NKC) established in 2001 by the Czech Ministry of Education at Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences.The two primary goals of the Centre are: 1) to promote, mobilise and network women in science in Central Europe and 2) to promote, mobilise and network young people in science in the region, and thus to contribute to increasing gender equality in R&D and to structuring the European Research Area. The Centre will involve Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and the Czech Republic and will draw on the experience of partners from Romania, France and Italy.

Specific goals of the project are:- a database of women experts to mobilise and network women scientists- FP6-related activities (training on inclusion of gender dimension in FP6 proposals, mobilisation of women scientists to apply for the EC's expert evaluator database)- training on responsible scientific conduct- creation of a forum to facilitate networking, exchange of experience and mobility opportunities of young scientists, building upon the Young Scientists' workshop organised by the EC and NKC in April 2003- co-ordination of policy monitoring and lobbying at national and international level- increasing gender awareness in scientific community in the region.

Project results will be made available to the public. Training activities will be based on the 'train the trainers' approach, thus wide dissemination will be ensured.


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Title Central European Centre for Women and Youth in Science:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3


IT Roma Di Maggio, DiassinaAgenzia Per La Promozione Della Ricerca Europea

HU Budapest Eszter, PappHungarian Science And Technology Foundation

SK Bratislava Sedova, TatianaInstitute Of Philosophy Of The Slovak Academy Of Sciences

CZ Linkova, MarcelaInstitute Of Sociology Of The Academy Of Sciences Of The Czech Republic Public Research Institution

FR Paris ROLAND, Marie-ClaudeInstitut National De La Recherche Agronomique

RO Bucuresti ALEXANDRU, MONICAUniversitatea Politehnica Bucuresti

SI Ljubljana Mladenic, DunjaJozef Stefan Institute.

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Partners:

Contract No 003583: BESHA

Coordinator:

Intervet Uk Ltd

Schroeder, Doris E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The Bonn Guidelines of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2002) and the Human Genome Project Ethics Committee's Statement on Benefit Sharing (2000) encourage the equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources with local communities. Genomics research undertaken in developing countries should benefit local communities and should be appropriate with regard to local health needs.

However, commentators have argued that the Bonn Guidelines are incomplete, ineffectual and premature, due toa missing consensus on essential basics, a criticism, which has also been raised in connection with the Human Genome Project Ethics Committee's Statement on Benefit Sharing. And in most developing countries, indigenous peoples strongly protest about the exploitation of their genetic materials by developing world peoples, despite the existence of these guidelines.

The appropriate response to these concerns is two-fold:

1) To establish a platform for international dialogue between significant stakeholders and analysts and thereby create the possibility for genuine consensus building.

2) To structure this dialogue by focusing on one of the main short-comings of current guidelines, namely the insufficient conceptualisation of both 'community' and 'benefits'.

To this end, a workshop will be organised by project members from the United Kingdom, South Africa, the Philippines, and Mexico, to bring together representatives from indigenous peoples, ethicists, social scientists, lawyers and geneticists for a cross-cultural reflection on benefit sharing in genomics research.'


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Duration :

Title Genomics and Benefit Sharing with Developing Countries:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


PL Warszawa Chadwick, RuthLancaster University

PH Diliman - Quezon City Alvarez-Castillo, FatimaUniversity Of The Philippines, Diliman

UK Schroeder, DorisIntervet Uk Ltd

LT Vilnius Schuklenk, UdoUniversity Of The Witwatersrand

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Partners:

Contract No 006093: BITE

Coordinator:

Centre For Science, Society And Citizenship

MORDINI, EMILIO E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The BITE Project is a specific support action that aims to stimulate research and to promote international dialogue on bioethical implications of emerging biometric identification technologies.Biometrics is the application of technologies that make use of a measurable, physical characteristic or personal behavioural trait to recognise the identity, or verify the claimed identity, of a previously registered individual.Biometrics evoke several social, legal and ethical concerns. Concerns are based on a variety of factors, including fears about the centralization of biometric identification information and the potential for misuse of these data. The evolution of information technology is likely to result in intimate interdependence between human bodies and technology, the so-called informatization of the body. Bioethical implications of emerging biometrics are crucial to determine the future acceptance/refusal of this technology. The BITE Project aims to prompt research and to launch a public debate on these issues. Considering the recent EU-US controversy on air passenger records and biometric passports - and in order to compare different perspectives - the project will pay special attention to involve also non - European actors.


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Duration :

Title Biometric Identification Technology EthicsPromoting research and public debate on bioethical implications of emerging biometric identification technologies

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Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


NL RotterdamErasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

IT Roma Maria Rita, TittoniEsacommunication

CH Sarnen Frischholz, Robert W.Humanscan Ag

IT MORDINI, EMILIOCentre For Science, Society And Citizenship

UK London WADHWA, KUSHInternational Biometric Group Company

CH Geneve GRONDIN, DANIELLEInternational Organization For Migration

UK Lancaster Chadwick, Ruth FelicityLancaster University

IT Roma COSMI, ERMELANDO VINICIOUniversita Degli Studi Di Roma La Sapienza

PL WroclawPbp Optel Sp. Z O.O.

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Partners:

Contract No 006131: DECIDE

Coordinator:

At-Bristol Limited

Aldridge, Catherine E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:DECIDE will raise awareness and understanding of deliberative democracy methods, produce a tool to conduct and facilitate deliberative consultations and monitor the change of attitudes among the European public on contemporary Life Sciences. It will produce a "kit" to facilitate structured debates on controversial issues (stem cells, cloning, GMO, genetic property rights etc.) in many science centres and museums across Europe. The topics will have a direct link to current policy discussions. The kit includes a series of "cards" representing facts, issues, policies and scenarios (participants will be able add their own arguments as required) that help participants to visualize the debate on a discussion board and reach consensus. All materials will be translated in the languages of the countries where the meetings will take place. DECIDE will directly engage a very diverse audience of more than 2000 adult and young citizens in several countries via the European network of science museums and other institutions. All the products developed by DECIDE will be evaluated and made available for free to everybody. The results of the meetings will be published on the Internet, making it possible to see how different groups react to discussions about particular life science issues. DECIDE will rely on an international scientific advisory board during the whole project.


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Duration :

Title DEliberative CItizens' DEbates in European science centres and museums:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.1


BE Brussels Staveloz, WalterAssociation Europeenne Des Expositions Scientifiques, Industrielles Et Techniques

FR Paris Vescia, FrancoisCité Des Sciences Et De L'Industrie

UK Aldridge, CatherineAt-Bristol Limited

IT Napoli Amodio, LuigiFondazione Idis - Citta Della Scienza

FI Vantaa Myllykoski, MikkoTiedekeskussaeaetioe

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Partners:

Contract No 013518: CIPAST

Coordinator:

Cite Des Sciences Et De L'Industrie.

Schaer, Roland E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The CIPAST proposal aims at : - Bringing together organisations (1) having significant experiences in the use of participatory procedures in scientific and technological issues, (2) belonging to the different families of experienced actors in that field (parliamentary offices, research institutes, science shops and science museums, academic researchers), (3) already structured in European networks (EPTA, IGLO, ECSITE, ISSNET). - Mobilizing these organisations for setting up a training programme tailored to the various contexts in which participation of civil society is relevant ; - this training programme will be designed by processing experience feedback gained from +/- 40 international organisations with recent practice in participatory initiatives ; - the target audience for this training programme will be decision-makers (+/- 100) belonging not only to the political sphere, but also to research sector, non profit organisations and industry ; a special effort will be made to identify participants in the new member states of the E.U. ; - re-usable training tools will be produced to support the expanding CIPAST network and capitalise the outcomes of the programme. - Relying on that transfer of expertise and training activity, CIPAST platform will moreover contribute to structure an expanded network of European organisations involved in participatory processes, through dissemination of best practises and circulation of information and documentation, thanks to the management of a discussion list, a website and a European newsletter, and to the organisation of several workshops and a final conference.


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Duration :

Title Citizen Participation in Science and Technology:

FP6-2003-SCIENCE-AND-SOCIETY-7Call :

Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.1


FR Paris CALLON, MichelAssociation Pour La Recherche Et Le Développement Des Méthodes Et Processus Industriels

FR Paris Boy, DanielFondation Nationale Des Sciences Politiques

IT Napoli Amodio, LuigiFondazione Idis - Citta Della Cienza

FR Paris JOLY, Pierre-BenoitInstitut National De La Recherche Agronomique

FR Paris Donnet-Kamel, DominiqueInstitut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Médicale (Inserm)

NL Den Haag van der Bruggen, KoosRathenau Institute

DE Dresden Naumann, JoergStiftung Deutsches Hygiene-Museum

FR Paris Schaer, RolandCite Des Sciences Et De L'Industrie.

DK Koebenhavn K/Copenhaegen Andersen, Ida-Elisabeth AndersenThe Danish Board Of Technology

DE Bonn Steinhaus, NorbertWissenschaftsladen Bonn E.V.

UK London Joss, SimonUniversity Of Westminster

CH Lausanne KAUFMANN, ALAINUniversité De Lausanne

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Partners:

Contract No 013571: EuEv

Coordinator:

Stiftung Deutsches Hygiene-Museum

Naumann, Joerg E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The Deutsches Hygiene Museum is developing a special exhibition, which will take an interdisciplinary look at the idea of evolution. The latest findings and controversies surround modern evolutionary theories will be highlighted. The exhibition aims at promoting the understanding of the mechanisms underlying evolutionary events as well as the understanding of why evolution matters in our daily lives from antibiotic resistance, SARS, genetically modified foodstuffs to creationism. Both partners wish to work together on the project of shipping the exhibition to Citt della Scienza in order to promote a transfer of information on a subject relevant to both institutions and their audiences. This transfer will support the dialogue between science and society and help to promote a common understanding on issues important for Europe as a whole. The exhibition needs to be transported and adapted to the second venue. Panels, labels and other written materials have to be translated. A website will link both events. The staff needs to be trained in the fundamental issues and specialities of the exhibition..


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Duration :

Title Joint Exhibition on Evolution:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-4


DE Naumann, JoergStiftung Deutsches Hygiene-Museum

IT Napoli Amodio, LuigiFondazione Idis - Città Della Scienza

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Partners:

Contract No 013590: MESSENGER

Coordinator:

Social Issues Research Centre

BRADLEY, Simon E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The MESSENGER programme will develop the existing Guidelines on Science and Health Communication, produced in order to give them Europe-wide salience, provenance and acceptance. To ensure acceptance of the principles and methods to be embodied in the new Guidelines, substantial consultation will be undertaken with relevant stakeholders, actors and representatives of civil society organisations, as well as the science and technology communities. The European Guidelines will promote additional dialogue between scientists and journalists, influence the way scientific advice is communicated through the media in Europe and stimulate EC-funded scientists to communicate the implications of their work to wider publics in understandable ways. Briefing and training materials for scientists will be produced that take into account the varying roles and styles of the media in EU member and candidate states. The Guidelines and associated documents will be relevant for inclusion in journalism education and training and this role will actively be promoted. To aid these objectives additional materials will be provided in the form of support and briefing documents, teaching materials, etc. This mainstreaming activity will generate further cross-fertilisation between the Science and Society programme and the ERA benchmarking activities, especially those related to the promotion of RTD culture, improved communication and public awareness of science. The primary methods to be employed combine analysis of science reporting in the media across EU member states with consultation involving a broad spectrum of civil society bodies and organisations. Such consultation will be designed to encourage greater degrees of informed participation by civil society in the development and roll-out of the Guidelines and associated actions. MESSENGER brings together a complementary partnership between SIRC and ASCoR and cross-cuts existing initiatives.


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Duration :

Title Media, Science and Society: Governance and Engagement in Europe:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1


UK BRADLEY, SimonSocial Issues Research Centre

NL Amsterdam Scholten, OttoUniversiteit Van Amsterdam

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Partners:

Contract No 013609: SKY WATCH

Coordinator:

International Environment And Quality Services S.A

Sotiriou, Menelaos E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The SKY WATCH project aims to introduce the European youth in the truly wondrous world of science and technology by engaging school and university students and young science amateurs in escalating, challenging and innovative multidisciplinary Science Games combining creativity, intelligence and scientific quest. SKYWATCH introduces a pan-European Science Communication and Celebration Initiative, which will reach its peak during the European Science Week 2005, comprising of two main interrelated events: (1) A two-phase European Science Contest (concluding to a central European Exhibition and a Best Projects Award Ceremony) and (2) series of popular science distance learning courses (16 Science Days overall). To perform project activities young people will be given access to an existing global network of 5 remotely control robotic telescopes though the innovative web-based platform, Eudoxos that is currently in use across Europe. The young participants will organize teams (school classes, groups of students, etc.) and design, develop and implement their science projects, comprising astronomical observations with the use of the telescopes and under the guidance and the continuous support of experts. The SKYWATCH web-portal will be launched for this scope providing access to Eudoxos Platform, to advanced collaboration and communication tools and to educational material of high added value, acting as on-line campus for scientific quests. An Integrated Publicity Campaign covering 28 European and other Countries will be implemented. At least 10,000 secondary school students of 28 European Countries, 1,000 university students, 50,000 visitors of science centres, parks and museums and 5.000 visitors (mainly school students) of the central exhibition will participate in projects activities. The establishment of a Virtual Community of young people, wider public and the scientific community is the ultimate project objective.


12

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Duration :

Title SKY WATCH: Introducing European Youth in the World of Scientific Research through Interactive Utilisation of a Global Network of Robotic Telescopes

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Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-3


GR Sotiriou, MenelaosInternational Environment And Quality Services S.A

EL Pallini SOTIRIOU, SOFOKLISEllinogermaniki Agogi S.A.

UK Milton Keynes SZUCS, ANDRASEuropean Distance And E-Learning Network

FR Mulhouse Lee, DavidEuropean Physical Society

UK Liverpool Newsam, AndrewLiverpool John Moores University

UK London VOSS, SANDRAScience Projects Ltd.

DE Essen Hoppe, Heinz-UlrichUniversitaet Duisburg-Essen

SE Stockholm Mihailidis, PaulStockholms Universitet

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Partners:

Contract No 013635: PARCEL

Coordinator:

Wisenschaftsladen Wien

Urban, Christine E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project aims at complementing the dissemination activities of the only two Networks of Excellence (NoE) on e-learning - KALEIDOSCOPE & PROLEARN - with complementary pilot participatory communication activities. The intended activities are complementary in several respects: Their reach is regional and aim at additional target groups: non-profit organisations, which are potential providers (because they are active in education and training, e.g.) or users of learning (because they are interested in making use of e-learning for internal training purposes). The parallelized activities will take place in Ostrava (Czech Republic) and Vienna (Austria). The project offers the unique opportunity to communicate in a dialogue-oriented manner activities and findings from both e-learning NoEs together by making innovative use of the multiplicatory function of NPOs and NGOs. The intended activities are interdependent feedback rounds and roundtables. On the one hand, these activities aim at reaching additional target groups, on the other hand, they stimulate the further development of e-learning tools by giving valuable hints how the usability of e-learning tools can be improved. That way the success of the communication activities translates into improved marketability and public participation in development processes alike. Citizens' needs and aspirations from science and technology would be met to a greater extent than at present. The communication activities are conceived as pilot activities. When successful, they offer good practice for similar Integrated Projects and Networks of Excellence. Future joint communication activities at a much larger scale with partners, which are active in bringing research closer to society, could build upon lessons learned. The final report will contain a detailed presentation of lessons learned from the activities and, if appropriate, policy recommendations to the European Commission.


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Duration :

Title Participatory Communication Activities on E-Learning:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-6


AT Wien Kieslinger, BarbaraBoku - Universität Für Bodenkultur Wien

AT Urban, ChristineWisenschaftsladen Wien

CZ Ostrava Skopalová, ZojaPredika S.R.O.

BG Sofia Nikolov, RoumenSofiiski Universitet Sveti Kliment Ohridski

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Partners:

Contract No 013639: SAFMANS

Coordinator:

Institute For Fisheries Management And Coastal Community Development - Ifm

Wilson, Douglas E-mail :

Abstract:SAFMAMS draws insights from existing research projects and management processes on the most useful forms of scientific advice for marine environmental management and then communicates those insights to scientists and decision makers. The SSA will involve three basic tasks. First, we will collate information relevant to the forms that scientific advice can and should take from research projects focussed on fisheries management. Second, we will interact with seven sets of stakeholders involved in fisheries management decision making at various scales to help us sharpen the practical lessons from what we have gathered from the research results. Third, we will carry these lessons from fisheries to the broader marine management community. The deliverables include three reviews of the implications of research results for forms of scientific advice, three best practices articles that will be the product of the interactions with the stakeholder groups, a catalogue of marine environmental management efforts that will be the basis of the network building, three policy briefs aimed at decision makers, one of which is an article on research priorities for improving scientific advice in marine environmental management, and a book on the relationship between the geographical scale of environmental problems and the forms of scientific advice that are appropriate for addressing them


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Duration :

Title Scientific Advice for Fisheries Management at Multiple Scales:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.1


DK Olesen, ChristianDanish Pelagic Producer Organisation

EE Tartu Ojaveer, HennEstonian Marine Institute, University Of Tartu

NO Sporrong, Niki MariaFiskesekretariatet/The Fisheries Secretariat

SE Höj Larsen, ChristinaGöteborg University

DK Wilson, DouglasInstitute For Fisheries Management And Coastal Community Development - Ifm

UK Aberdeen HAWKINS, ANTHONYLoughine Limited

EE Thulin, JanInternational Council For The Exploration Of The Sea / Baltic Sea Regional Project

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Partners:

Contract No 013649: ECD-MoM

Coordinator:

Fondation Roi Baudouin - King Baudouin Foundation

Vandensande, Tinne E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:A Meeting of Minds across Europe. European Citizens' Deliberation on Brain Science Brain science is a key technology of our times. The rapid headway being made in this field will enable us, to an unprecedented degree, to improve the ways in which our brains function. Brain science will also change the way we see ourselves, for the brain has become the leading metaphor of what being human entails. For this reason, a partner consortium of technology assessment bodies, science museums, academic institutions and public foundations from 9 European countries is launching a 'Citizen's Deliberation on Brain Science'. What do European citizens believe constitutes an improvement of the brain? How do they perceive their own image as human beings? How will new findings in brain science affect that perception? The citizens will be charged with assessing both research developments and ethical and socio-political aspects of issues at stake in the field of brain science and with delivering a set of recommendations relevant to policy-makers and the wider scientific and research communities. The initiative will help to set the agenda on a wider political debate by linking specific issues of concern or interest to the public to a larger debate on brain science. The assessment by European citizens of what is possible compared to what is desirable regarding issues at stake in the field of brain science will help to increase legitimacy by responding to EU calls for greater public involvement in the discussion of future research, technological decision-making and governance.


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Duration :

Title 'Meeting of Minds. European Citizens' Deliberation on Brain Science':


Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.2.0-2004-1


FR Paris Bernardis, Marie-AgnèsCité Des Sciences Et De L'Industrie

HU Debrecen Molnár, PéterDebreceni Egyetem

BE Vandensande, TinneFondation Roi Baudouin - King Baudouin Foundation

EL Athens Anyfandi, GlykeriaEugenides Foundation

IT Napoli Amodio, LuigiFondazione Idis-Città Della Scienza

NL Den Haag Van Est, RinieRathenau Institute

UK London Jamieson, LisaScience Museum

DE Dresden Naumann, JörgStiftung Deutsches Hygiene-Museum

DK Koebenhavn K/Copenhaegen Andersen, Ida-ElisabethThe Danish Board Of Technology

BE Brussels Weyns, WillyVlaams Instituut Voor Wetenschappelijk En Technologisch Aspectenonderzoek

BE Liege Brunet, SebastienUnversité De Liège

UK London Joss, SimonUniversity Of Westminster

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Partners:

Contract No 013654: TRAMS

Coordinator:

Universiteit Utrecht

de Bok, Caspar E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:TRAMS will develop specific structural services for the open International Science Shop Network Living Knowledge. In this way co-ordination actions in TRAMS will contribute to the goals of the network. It will be an important step for future funding of the network. EC project ISSNET shows a growing request for tools and support to get started with new science shop activities in many regions of Europe. The training and mentoring activities that will be developed in TRAMS will fulfil an expressed need, and provide a benefit for civil society. After pilot activities and development of materials in TRAMS the tools for support will be made available for the members of the network. This will assure the future use of the deliverables of TRAMS. Preliminary results of ISSNET make clear within the network there is a demand for these activities. TRAMS is an indispensable milestone in the networking of science shops. Development and dissemination of innovative practice in science shops will be encouraged, through a customised training programme toolbox and appropriate partnering and exchange (mentoring) among members of Living Knowledge. TRAMS will focus on both sides (users and suppliers) in training and mentoring, because both groups are important stakeholders in the project. This will allow the project to have a direct input on needs for training and mentoring and on the available tools and expertise. The users in TRAMS are the pilot group of the mentoring and training activities. All members of Living Knowledge can participate in activi-ties of TRAMS (e.g. workshops) and make use of the results and materials of TRAMS. The workpackages of TRAMS will focus on 1) Mentoring, 2) Training materials, 3) E-modules, 4) Dissemination of results. TRAMS will co-ordinate co-operation with the members of the International Science Shop Network. It will build on the results and recommendations of previous EC projects (SCIPAS, Interacts, ISSNET)


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Duration :

Title Training and mentoring of science shops:


Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-5


RO Iasi Draghici, Camelia LuciaAssociation Intermediunet Romania

FR Cachan Amiot, FabienAssociation "La Boutique De Science De L'Ens Cachan"'

LV Riga Supule, IneseBaltic Institute Of Social Sciences

RO Ploiesti Mertl, CristinaCamenii Si Mediul Inconjurator

DK Kongens Lyngby Jørgensen, Michael SøgaardDanmarks Tekniske Universitet

FR Paris Neubauer, ClaudiaFondation Sciences Citoyennes

EL Heraklion Saitakis, ArtemisFoundation For Research And Technology Hellas

TR Ankara Selen, YegenogluHacettepe University

NL de Bok, CasparUniversiteit Utrecht

AT Innsbruck Gnaiger, AndreaInstitut Für Gesellschaftswissenschaftliche Forschung, Bildung Und Information

NL Groningen Mulder, Hendrik A.J.Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

EE Tallinn Henning, LiinaTallinna Tehnikaulikool

RO Iasi Teodosiu, CarmenTechnical University 'Gh. Asachi' Of Iasi

UK Liverpool Hall, IreneThe University Of Liverpool

IS Reykjavik Andresdottir, ElisabetToeknihaskoli Islands

ES Barcelona Soler, MartaUniversitat De Barcelona

BE Brussel De Greve, Jean-PierreVrije Universiteit Brussel

DE Bonn Steinhaus, NorbertWissenschaftsladen Bonn E.V.

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Partners:

Contract No 013696: STARC

Coordinator:

Electricite De France S.A.

Dien, Yves E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The STARC proposal aims to promote co-ordination of national approaches on risk communication and to propose initiatives for involving all stakeholders and civil society in a more dynamic risk governance culture, as called for in the Work Programme. Our objectives are in line with the Science and Society Action Plan which, inter alia, says the EU must profit from information and good practice across and beyond the continent. Specifically, the project examines the dimensions of risk communications and the extent to which the EU 25 have risk communications plans at the national level and within specific risk domains (e.g., natural and/or man-made, accidental and/or deliberate). The project examines the role and place of risk communications in the risk management process, policy-making and decision-making, and how stakeholders and those interested in or affected by risks should be able to participate in the decision-making process. It identifies the role of policy-makers, risk managers, the media, NGOs, the private sector and others in the development of a more dynamic risk culture. It sets out the features of best practice in risk communications and ways of promoting co-ordination of national approaches towards risk communications, both within and among countries. As a result of our research and analysis, the project will draw conclusions and make recommendations to the European Commission and the Member States. The project primarily involves desk research and contacts with representatives from the EU 25 and selected other countries as well as selected industries. The project also makes provision for a workshop for those involved in risk communications in order to discuss and consider the projects findings, analysis and recommendations, and especially the feasibility of implementing our recommendations. Various other dissemination activities are included in the project plan.


18

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Duration :

Title STakeholders in Risk Communications:


Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.2.0-2004-1


BE Brussels Christou, MichailEuropean Commission Joint Research Centre

FR Verneuil En Halatte MERAD, MyriamInstitut National De L'Environnement Industriel Et Des Risques

CH Geneva Bunting, ChristopherInternational Risk Governance Council

FR Dien, YvesElectricite De France S.A.

DE Muenchen Dressel, Kerstin MajaSueddeutsches Institute Fuer Empirische Sozialforschung E.V.

UK London Wright, DavidTrilateral Research & Consulting Llp

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Partners:

Contract No 013699: DOTIK

Coordinator:


Fantoni, Stefano E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Ad hoc participatory events are held by science museums and other institutions to stimulate the involvement of citizens in scientific debates and decisions. We believe that it is also crucial to create a more widespread fabric of participation, disseminating the culture of science/society dialogue in all informal learning contexts and activities of popularization of science. Animators (explainers, educators, demonstrators or pilots) represent a very large group of players in the science/society dialogue. They are essential in museums, temporary exhibitions, science festivals and institutional activities such as open days, because they are the main interface between the container-institution (museums, research centres, universities) and its public, and thus often the only reliable source of feedback. They are in most cases undergraduate or PhD students in scientific disciplines, and thus will-be scientists. Through a two-years activity leading to a School of science communication, this project develops and tests methodologies for training Animators for a most effective science/society dialogue. The project is not intended to replace normal training, but to devise theoretical knowledge, evaluation techniques and new tools to enable Animators:1. to increase the dialogue between science and society in a day after dayaction2. to be involved in the evaluation practices of their institutions3. to act as ambassadors of public needs and concerns in the scientific institution where in many cases they will continue their career4. to be aware of sprit and practice of new participatory procedures.The first year is dedicated to planning and testing the scheme, involving a small group of Animators and exchanges of best practices among institutions; in the second year a School will be organized for 50 Animators from all over Europe. Special attention will be dedicated to the new member states. Dissemination actions will be organized and an e-book published.


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Duration :

Title EUROPEAN TRAINING FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND MUSEUM EXPLAINERS:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.1.0-2004-1


UK At-Bristol Ltd

IT Trieste Bernardi, AuraLaboratorio Dell'Immaginario Scientifico Scarl

IT Fantoni, StefanoScuola Internazionale Superiore Di Studi Avanzati

SI Ljubljana Kos, MihaUstanova Hisa Eksperimentov

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Partners:

Contract No 016621: TWR

Coordinator:

Medical Economics And Research Centre, Sheffield

Edbrooke, David E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The expansion of Europe is resulting in inconsistent European research ethics.Countries are unable to best transfer each others knowledge and coherent foresight is limited. The European Research Area (ERA) relies on this partnership and knowledge transfer, so it is imperative for Europe to coordinate its researchers to ensure ethical equality.Comparative research is currently limited due to variability in local, national and international custom and practice. This variability will be categorised into the following disciplines: law, culture, theology, economics, technology, clinical practice and ethics, which will be studied in the context of comparing emerging ethical issues and legal differences in clinical trials in Europe.A Scientific Committee will be formed to represent the disciplines as listed above. The Committee will set up an Advisory Group network of leading European researchers, to identify present state of the art research, emerging ethical issues and legal differences that could affect clinical trials. The Committee will collate evidence via the networks and produce a working document to form the focus for a workshop.A training element will be introduced by inviting Central European researchers to the workshop, where the Scientific Committee will formulate the preliminary findings into final form. There will then be an open forum where questions will be taken.The project outcomes will be compiled in a brochure, similar to those developed by the European Commission for the ?National Regulations on Ethics and Research? (Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities), and will include present European knowledge and foresight, which will aid design and conduct of future clinical trials. The project will provide assistance in the expressed aims of the European Developing countries Clinical Trials Programme (EDCTP) i.e. networking, coordination of researchers and capacity building in ethical and regulatory issues.


13

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Duration :

Title Comparing emerging ethical issues and legal differences impacting on European clinical trials, including a training workshop for researchers in the New Member States.

:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-1


UK Edbrooke, DavidMedical Economics And Research Centre, Sheffield

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Partners:

Contract No 016630: GenderBasic

Coordinator:

Universiteit Maastricht.

Klinge, Ineke E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The objective of this activity is to ensure a better integration of the gender dimension in basic life sciences research. Integration of the gender dimension for life sciences and biomedical research consists of the consideration of both sex differences and differences resulting from gender. The activity of the proposed SSA specifically aims at supporting researchers in basic/preclinical research. The integration of the genderdimension, the expertise on the subject and awareness of the genderdimension still need improvement. Biological and socio-cultural differences between women and men may result in different epidemiological patterns and effect modification of diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic interventions. Above that researchers in the life sciences encouter a variety of problems concerning gender issues in their research. It is our purpose to develop practical tools to help the researchers to tackle the problems. Already developed good practices will be collected and disseminated. When appropriate, new tools will be developed. An expert meeting will be organised in which experts in basic life sciences research as well as methodological experts and gender experts will be challenged to present problems they encounter and their solutions to the issue. During the expert meeting these presentations will be discussed on the basis of realism and proportionality. The experts will be asked to cooperate to develop tools that are suited for the everyday research practice and will meet the goals as formulated in the science and society call FP6.


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Duration :

Title Promoting the integration of the gender dimension in basic research in ERA/FP7:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-4


NL Klinge, InekeUniversiteit Maastricht.

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Partners:

Contract No 016646: EUROBESE

Coordinator:

Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

de Beaufort, Inez E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Overweight and obesity are according to the WHO a major threat for in our century. Worldwide. Many EU and non-EUcountries have or consider interventions to prevent overweight and obesity by influencing the lifestyle of citizens. Such interventions are not morally neutral. The may cut deep in the individual persons life because they involve essential viewsan values regarding food and eating, appearance and image, the impact of biological and socio-cultural technologies and freedom. This project analyses the ethics of interventions to prevent overweight and obesity. Interventions have to beeffective and ethically justified in the light of ethical principles such as privacy, justice, individual and cultural identity andautonomy, and societal interference. Ethical justification does not take place in a moral vacuum. One needs to understand the moral and cultural climate, the similarities and differences between countries. The ethical issues have to be analyzedin the light of cultural norms and values regarding: the image of obesity and overweight, food and eating, physical exerciseand fitness, and their relation to individual lifestyle and personal responsibility. These issues structure this project: itsultimate goal is to provide an ethical framework for the evaluation of interventions to prevent overweight and obesity. Such a framework must rest on sound foundations. Therefore a multidisciplinary consortium will analyze cultural values, norms, traditions regarding the image of obesity and overweight, the culture of eating, the present and future biological and socio-cultural technologies in the light of ethical notions. The project has both practical and theoretical aims. Its aimis to look at a huge and urgent problem from the perspective of ethics.


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Title Ethics and the Obestity and Overweight Epidemic: Image, Culture, Technologies and Interventions:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


NL de Beaufort, InezErasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

DE Koln Kaminsky, CarmenFachhochschule Koeln

PT Cruz Quebrada Lisboa Teixeira, Pedro J.Faculdade De Motricidade Humana

FI Helsinki Sarlio-Lähteenkorva, SirpaHelsingin Yliopisto

ES Bilbao Carmen, Pérez-RodrigoSociedad Española De Nutrición Comunitaria

UK Manchester Harris, John MThe University Of Manchester

UK Cardiff Holm, SørenUniversity Of Wales, Cardiff

PH Diliman - Quezon City de Castro, LeonardoUniversity Of The Philippines, Diliman

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Partners:

Contract No 016708: imgbchimerashybrids

Coordinator:

Universitaet Mannheim

Taupitz, Jochen E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The objective of the proposed project is to develop a deeper and comprehensive understanding of the fundamental problems inthe research on Chimeras and Hybrids by means of a European and International aligned exchange and a partnership of co-operation,dialogue and network with Scientists from the ranges of the natural sciences, ethics, philosophy and jurisprudence,as well as with External Agents from Society under the co-ordination of the IMGB. The new and partly still unconsideredproblem complex of mixing creatures and blending techniques of human being and animals is at the centre of attention innatural scientific, ethical, philosophical and legal analysis. The interdisciplinary and international analysis and examination ofhuman being - animal Chimera and Hybrid formations includes therefore fundamental and basic problem complexes in eachresearch discipline, such as the creation possibilities and different kinds of characteristics of Chimeras and Hybrids, theproduction of hybrid ES-cells, the creation and the use of transgenic animals, the open questions of potential therapies, theethical and moral evaluation of this research complex, as well as the constitutional and legal aspects of human dignity, freedomof research and protection of animals.The realisation of the objective will be achieved by compiling concepts, proposals forresearch practices, recommendations and decision supports for decision makers,thus enabling a structural and enduring interrelation between rapid progress in scientific research and basic legal, ethical and philosophical principles. By means of reports and different elements of dynamic interaction, through speeches and discussions on basic and specific problems in the framework of Conferences and Workshops for compiling a final synthesis report, the proposal will bring Science and Society closer together and will also stimulate the development of emerging questions on Chimeras and Hybrids in the European Research Area.


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Title Chimeras and Hybrids in comparative European and International Research - natural scientific, ethical, philosophical and legal aspects

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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


US Princeton Nj Fiester, AutumnAutumn Fiester

CN Nanjing Dai, KuishengDai Kuisheng

DE Frankfurt Joerden, Jan C.European University Viadrina At Frankfurt

CN Beijing Zhou, QiInstitute Of Zoology, Chines Academy Of Sciences

FR Paris Renard, Jean-PaulInstitut National De La Recherche Agronomique (Inra)

AT Graz Bernat, ErwinKarl Franzens Universitaet Graz

DE Muenchen Wolf, EckhardLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München

CZ Brno Krepelka, FilipMasarykova Univerzita V Brne

DE Taupitz, JochenUniversitaet Mannheim

DE Berlin Bader, MichaelMax Delbrueck Centrum Fuer Molekulare Medizin

HU Godollo Dinnyes, AndrasMezogazdasagi Biotechnologiai Kutatokopont

JP Osaka Tokotani, FumioOsaka University

IL Tel Aviv Shapira, AmosTel Aviv University

UK Durham Beyleveld, BeryckThe University Of Durham

US Harrisonburg Va Jost, TimothyTimothy Jost

ES Bilbao Romeo-Casabona, Carlos MaríaUniversidad De Deusto

CH St Gallen Schweizer, Rainer J.Universitaet Sankt Gallen

BE Louvain-La-Neuve Lesch, WalterUniversité Catholique De Louvain

CA Montreal Knoppers, Bartha MariaUniversité De Montréal

FR Paris Desmoulin, SoniaUniversité De Paris 1 Sorbonne Panthéon

NL Utrecht Duewell, MarcusUniversiteit Utrecht

UK Wheathampstead, Herts Beyleveld, DeryckUniversity Of Sheffield

CA Toronto Van der Kooy, DerekUniversity Of Toronto

SE Uppsala Rynning, ElisabethUppsala Universitet

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Partners:

Contract No 016716: EDIG

Coordinator:

Universitaet Kassel

Leuzinger-Bohleber, Marianne E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Achievements in genetic research produce ethical dilemmas which need to be subject of reflection and debate in modernsocieties. Ethical dilemmas are seen as situations in which a person has a strong moral obligation to choose each of twoalternatives for action, but cannot fulfil both. Denial of ambivalences that ethical dilemmas arouse constitute a threat tosocieties as well as to individual persons. The study tries to investigate these dilemmas in detail in a field which seemsparticularly challenging: prenatal diagnostics (PND). PND confronts women and their partners with ethical dilemmasregarding: the right to know and not to know, the responsibility for their unborn child, about its life and death and, for itswell being even with abnormalities and sufferings. An important aspect is the conflict of individual beliefs and obligationsand those of society's specific cultures. These dilemmas have not received full attention in our societies and often remainlatent, creating a source of distress for couples and may be a burden on the relationships. However, more research isneeded to identify those with vulnerability to psychopathology as a consequence to abortion after PND results or to givingbirth to severely handicapped. The study will describe existing care systems across participating centres. Data is ollected in 2 sub-studies. All results are integrated into a discourse on ethical dilemmas. Study (A) recruits two groups ofcouples (positive/negative PND, n=300). Experiences with PND and connected dilemmas will be explored. Results will bediscussed in interdisciplinary research groups. Study (B) interviews therapists and their patients who showed severepsychopathologies as reactions to the dilemmas mentioned. Results of the study will be discussed with participatingcouples, experts, general public, and politicians in order to develop adequate clinical practice in this field within the EU,taking into account cultural differences.


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Title Ethical Dilemmas due to Prenatal and Genetic DiagnosticsInterdisciplinary Assessment of Effects of Prenatal and Genetic Diagnostics on Couples in Different European Cultures

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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


EL Xanthi Tzavaras, NicolasDemocritus University Of Thrace

DE Tuebingen Engels, Eve-MarieEberhard-Karls Universitaet Tuebingen

DE Mainz Beutel, Manfred E.Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

SE Linkoeping Hau, StephanLinköping University

DE Leuzinger-Bohleber, MarianneUniversitaet Kassel

EL Athina Tsiantis, JohnNational And Kapodistrian University Of Athens

DE Frankfurt Fischmann, TamaraSigmund-Freud-Institute

UK Cambridge Statham, Helen ElizabethThe Chancellor Masters And Scholars Of The Univerity Of Cambridge

IT Pavia Caverzasi, EdgardoUniversità Degli Studi Di Pavia

IT Milano Amadei, GherardoUniversità Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore Di Milano

IL Jerusalem Blass, RachelThe Hebrew University Of Jerusalem

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Partners:

Contract No 016754: WOMENINNANO

Coordinator:

Leibniz-Institut Fuer Festkoerper- Und Werkstoffforschung Dresden E.V.

Gebert, Annett E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:WomenInNano is a 30 months project involving 11 women scientists from 9 European countries (Germany, Romania, Sweden, Spain, Slovenia, UK, Bulgaria, Italy, France). It represents a pilot initiative of networking high-level female scientists experienced in Nano-Science who will act as "Ambassadors for Women and Science". The aims of the project are: a) to encourage young women to consider studies and pursue careers in this new scientific field (providing "role models"), b) to attract youth to "NANO", c) to network and empower women scientists working in Nano-Science at national, regional and European level, d) to stimulate female scientists to participate in EU programmes, e) to mobilize stakeholders in favour of gender equality in scientific research, f) to stimulate the science-society dialog.The activities planned are logically grouped and described in eight workpackages. They can be separated into three stages/steps:In the first stage, after establishing the conceptual framework of the project (WP1), the team will review the state of the art in Nano-Science, will identify and map the competences and make a data base of women scientists in this field at national, regional and European level (WP2).In a second stage (WP3, WP4, WP5) mass media appearances, participation at open and public events (of "Open house day", "Girls Day"-type), visits to schools, workshops, summer school are planned, all these representing a campaign to make the scientific career more attractive, especially for young women. This stage will also enhance the role of women scientists in the international "Nano" community and will help to further networking.A third stage (WP6, WP7, WP8) is dedicated to communicating and making contact with decision making-persons at national and European level concerning the gender dimension of scientific research with the aim to develop the "best practice" policies in the recruitment and employment of scientists.


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Title Strengthening the role of women scientists in Nano-Science:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-2


DE Gebert, AnnettLeibniz-Institut Fuer Festkoerper- Und Werkstoffforschung Dresden E.V.

BG Sofia Kotsilkova, RumianaCentral Lab Physico-Chemical Mechanics At Bulgarian Academy Of Sciences

FR Paris DEXPERT-GHYS, JeannetteCentre National De La Recherche Scientifique

SE Goeteborg Klement, UtaChalmers Tekniska Hoegskola Ab

IT Roma Silvestre, Clara MariaConsiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche

SI Ljubljana KOBE, SpomenkaInstitut Jozef Stefan

UK Oxford PETFORD-LONG, AmandaThe Chancellor, Masters And Scholars Of The University Of Oxford

ES Madrid Crespo del Arco, PatriciaUniversidad Complutense De Madrid

RO Bucuresti Calin, MarianaUniversitatea Politechnica Din Bucuresti

ES Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Valles) BARO, Mª DOLORSUniversitat Autonoma De Barcelona

DE Hamburg Pfau-Effinger, BirgitUniversitaet Hamburg

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Partners:

Contract No 017170: BASNET

Coordinator:

Vilniaus Universitetas

SATKOVSKIENE, DALIA E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project demonstrates the systematic and complex approach to the gender equality problem in Sciences and HT in the Baltic States. It is a logical continuation of a work done by ENWISE group. The goal of the project is the establishment of the interregional Baltic States Network ?Women in Sciences and HT? among women working groups, professional organizations and corresponding departments of the governmental institutions for creation of the common Baltic States strategy to increase women participation in Sciences (S) and High Technology (HT). It will help to compare and evaluate the existing policy measures and develop synergies between the national and the regional policies and formulate the new standpoint to the problem. With the purpose to ensure a good substantiation and a higher efficiency of the developed strategy much attention will be given to the sociological analysis of factors determining the under representation of women in Sciences and HT in the Baltic States. The periodical exchange of experience and good practice for realization of the gender equality in research, dissemination of the information and fostering of the integration of the gender dimension throughout the European research will be provided in the framework of the project.


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Title BALTIC STATES NETWORK "WOMEN IN SCIENCES AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY":


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-1


EE Tartu Lepa, ReesiHaridus-Ja Teadus Ministeerium

LT Kaunas Rutkuniene, ZivileKauno Technologijos Universitetas

LV Riga Bundule, MaijaLatvijas Republikas Izglitibas Un Zinatnes Ministrija

LV Riga Gailite, ErnaLatvijas Universitate

LT Vilnius Gribauskiene, AusraLietuvos Respublikos Svietimo Ir Mokslo Ministerija

PL Warszawa Czerwosz, ElzbietaPolskie Towarzystwo Fizyczne

LT SATKOVSKIENE, DALIAVilniaus Universitetas

LT Vilnius Kupliauskiene, AlicijaVilniaus Universiteto Teorines Fizikos Ir Astronomijos Institutas

RO Bucuresti EMANDI, ANAUniversitatea Din Bucuresti

EE Tartu Kaasik, HelleTartu Uelikool

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Partners:

Contract No 017455: ENHANCE

Coordinator:

University Of Bristol

Meulen ter, Ruud E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Biotechnologies may be applied to make people think better, feel happier, live longer or to improve their functioning in sports. These enhancements of human capacities have their roots in the healing of illness and the relief of suffering, but have come to a second use in the efforts to improve human feeling, mind and physical performance. These dual-use technologies raise not only ethical questions about potential, but also about their consequences on our self-understanding, our society and the goals of (bio-)medicine. The goal of the project is to reach a deeper understanding of the ethical and philosophical issues of the use of emerging technologies beyond the purpose of therapy. The project will focus on four areas: cognition, mood, physical performance in sport and life-extension. The ethical research will be based on in-depth scientific understanding of the new technologies, supplied by leading experts in the field of neurosciences, biology and bio-gerontology. The project will have as objectives:1.To document current and imminent scientific advances that may enhance human capacities in cognition, mood, physical performance (in sport) and ageing.2. To evaluate these advances from a philosophical, ethical and social perspective.3.To facilitate policy-making to the emerging dual-use technologies.4.To promote public understanding of dual-use technologies and the ethical debate.The project will combine literature search, workshops and a conference to reach the objectives of the project. The results will be communicated by academic publications, popular articles and a website. The project concentrates on one of the topics under 4.3.2.3 of the Work Programme Science and Society 2004, Deepening the understanding of ethical issues: research to enhance human mental and physical capacities, including developments in the neurosciences;..questions related to dual-use research; the fusion of human and non-human material, including artificial materials.


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Title Enhancing Human Capacities: Ethics, Regulation and European Policy:


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STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


SE Stockholm Tännsjö, TorbjörnStockholms Universitet

UK Oxford Savulescu, JulianThe Chancellor, Masters And Scholars Of The University Of Oxford

UK Meulen ter, RuudUniversity Of Bristol

IT Milano Reichlin, MassimoUniversità Vita-Salute San Raffaele

NL Maastricht Berghmans, RonUniversiteit Maastricht

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Partners:

Contract No 017474: BIOTETHED

Coordinator:

Universita Degli Studi Di Genova

Celada, Franco E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

Abstract:Biotechnology Ethics is becoming a better-defined discipline in the realm of Bioethics, addressing ethical issues emerging from the application of sciences to biological advances and industrial technology. Ethics must keep abreast of the rapid scientific and technical developments, and this requires continuous research in philosophy and continuous dialogue with ice-breaking scientists. At the same time, the latter realize that only interdisciplinary studies can provide them with the judgement and decision-making capacity necessary for their societal role; therefore their need of BT-Ethics education grows exponentially. Tying research to teaching has been the goal of a strategic action spanning 2003-2005 and producing BT-Ethics courses aimed at PhD students in Europe. Ten of the groups that have driven this progressively successful initiative propose now to expand their activity in several dimensions: a) towards emerging issues from new fields of biotechnological application ? e.g. in nano-neuro-and immunotechnologies, stem cell studies, GM food, human reproductive technologies, b) towards the extension towards new EU member states, c) toward the consolidation and continuity of the educational effort.For b) we rely on the membership of active research groups from Hungary, the Czech Republic and Lithuania; for a) and c) we can count on the partnership of EMBO, whose Science and Society Programme promotes balance discussions on molecular biology via a range of stimulating activities that support public communication from scientists, and target natural disseminators such as teachers.The tools of this action are interdisciplinary encounters with scientists, annual courses located in the Eastern regions of Europe, electronic databases and publications; all activities will engage both the established group leaders and their students to make Biotechnology Ethics an essential element in the toolset needed to enhance the contribution to society well-being.


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Title Biotechnology Ethics: deepening by research, broadening to future applications and new EU members, permeating education to young scientists.

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CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


NO Oslo Kaiser, MatthiasDe Nasjonale Forskningsetiske Komiteer

DE Heidelberg Moore, AndrewEuropean Molecular Biology Organization

FR Paris Houdebine, Louis-MarieInstitut National De La Recherche Agronomique

PT Porto Olsson, AnnaInstituto De Biologia Molecular E Celular

BE Leuven Van Steendam, GuidoInternational Forum For Biophilosophy

LT Vilnius Gefenas, EugenijusLietuvos Bioetikos Komitetas

IT Celada, FrancoUniversita Degli Studi Di Genova

NL Maastricht Vos, ReinMaastricht University

CZ Brno Kure, JosefMasarykova Univerzita V Brno

DK Roskilde Kemp, PeterRoskilde University, Dept. Of Social Science

UK Sheffield Kinderlerer, JulianThe University Of Sheffield

UK Guildford Surrey Bushell, MichealThe University Of Surrey

HU Csomor Szebik, ImreTudástársadalom Közhasznú Alapítvány

ES Bilbao Carlos Maria, Romeo-CasabonaUniversidad De Deusto

IT Firenze Chiarelli, BrunettoUniversita Degli Studi Di Firenze

UK Bristol Ter Meulen, RuudUniversity Of Bristol

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Partners:

Contract No 017534: Nanobio-RAISE

Coordinator:

Technische Universiteit Delft

Schuurbiers, Daan E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The overall aim of this Co-ordination Action is both, firstly, to anticipate the societal and ethical issues likely to arise asnanobiotechnologies develop and, secondly, to use the lessons from the European GM debate to respond pro-actively and responsibly to the probable public, media and political concerns. This is an interdisciplinary ethics research and communication project with the objectives to:- bring together the key relevant players in the field including committed ethicists, social scientists, nanobiotechnologists, communication specialists, SMEs and major companies using nanobiotechnology,- horizon-scan for the scientific and commercial developments likely to cause public and political concern- clarify the ethical issues involved or as they arise, and recommend and carry out strategies for public communication to address the emerging questions- take on board the experiences and lessons learned from the European GM debate of the last decade and apply them with this project to the nanobiotechnology discussions - incorporate the recommendations of the European Commission's Communication "Towards a European Strategy for Nanotechnology" and the results of its current Nanoforum public consultation which surveys European public opinion on these issues- prepare for the relevant actions in the European Commission's Action Plan for Nanotechnology to be published in 2005 and the Technology Platform on Nanotechnology foreseen in its Seventh Framework Programme commencing in 2007

The project will implement these objectives by means of:- an expert group, on-line forum & bibliographic database - horizon scanning workshops - public opinion focus group discussions - ethics & public communication courses for nanobiotechnologists- briefing papers for specific audiences, ethics lecturers, professional public relations and website - support to foreseen EC Nanotechnology Action Plan & FP7 Technology Platform activities


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Title Nanobiotechnology: Responsible Action on Issues in Society and Ethics:


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CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


NL Delft Bennett, DavidCambridge Biomedical Consultants

DE Frankfurt Am-Main Steinbach, ChristophDechema Gesellschaft Fuer Chemische Technik Und Biotechnologie E.V.

BE Brussels Vanhemelrijck, JohanEuropabio - The European Association Of Bioindustries

SE Stockholm Hansson, Sven-OveKungliga Tekniska Högskolan

NL Schuurbiers, DaanTechnische Universiteit Delft

DE Muenster Siep, LudwigWestfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

UK Edingburgh Bruce, DonaldThe Church Of Scotland

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Partners:

Contract No 017568: WOMEN-CORE

Coordinator:

Fundacion Labein

Sánchez, Begoña E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The overall objective of the WOMEN-CORE project is to Strengthening Women scientists? participation in Construction Research in Europe by means of: enhancing the knowledge of Women and their influence in Construction Research, identification of main research areas attractive from Women's perspective, identification and assessment of gender-specific needs of R&D in Construction Sector, exploring new opportunities and anticipating tendencies for empowering Women in Construction Research, providing recommendations for empowering Women in Construction Research, disseminating results and establishing a network of Women scientist in construction. The objectives will be reached through a work plan that incorporates the following WPs (WP6 is dedicated to management)

The first WP will serve to set up the basis for the research work to be conducted. It will be based on collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative sources of information to define and make an overall assessment of the availability and accuracy of existing data related to Women in construction research. WP2 will be focused on exploiting existing sources of information related to Women in construction research. WP3 will be focused on exploiting new sources of information related to Women in construction research. The results of this WP2 and WP3 will be a crucial input for improving the knowledge base of Women in construction research. WP4 will provide the driving forces, new opportunities and Recommendations to empower Women in Construction Research and WP5 will permit the awareness and the dissemination of project results.

The consortium has 6 partners: FUNDACIÓN LABEIN (Spain), CIREM (Spain), CEWS (Germany), CIFS (Denmark), CVUT (Czech Republic) and Loughborough University (UK). WOMEN-CORE contributes to the activities supported by the Work Programme for Specific Targeted Research Projects namely: PARTC - Stepping up the Science/Society dialogue and Women in Science, 4.3.5 and 4.3.5.2.


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Title WOMEN in COnstruction scientific REsearch:


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STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-3


DE Bonn Dalhoff, JuttaArbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialwissenschaftlicher Institute E.V.

CZ Praha 6 PAVLIKOVA, MarcelaCeské Vysoke Uceni Technicke V Praze

ES Sánchez, BegoñaFundacion Labein

ES Barcelona Caprile, MariaFundació Centre D'Iniciatives I Recerques Europees A La Maditerrània'

DK Copenhagen K Søgaard, Kristina LaksáfossInstituttet For Fremtidsforskning

UK Loughborough Hassan, TarekLoughborough University

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Partners:

Contract No 017617: KNOWING

Coordinator:

Institute Of Sociology Of The Academy Of Sciences Of The Czech Republic Public Research Institution

Linkova, Marcela E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Building on scholarship in feminist philosophy and social studies of science, the project will examine the role of gender in the production of knowledge contexts and cultures in an East-West perspective in two scientific fields (sociology and biology). While critiques of science and situated conceptions of knowledge have been developed in western Euro-American contexts, traditional assumptions of knowledge production were largely unexamined in former state-socialist countries. The absence of local examinations of knowledge contexts currently jeopardises effective implementation of gender equality in the ERA. The study will apply a multi-method approach that aims to build theory and to develop appropriate conceptual tools. Research will be carried out in the five partner countries. It encompasses the analysis of existing statistical data on two select research institutions per country that will be situated in national contexts, and the analysis of a life course questionnaire distributed to the members of these institutions requesting demographic and career related information. Subsequent stages include the analysis of documents on public discourse on science, and institutional policies and procedures; targeted participant observation of research practices in the select institutions; in-depth interviews with a diverse group of scientists and repeat focusgroups that will further explore and contextualise salient concerns. The research will culminate in a comparative cross-national analysis. A summary report will give account of national practices and the role of gender in knowledge contexts, identify potential differences due to historical divergences in Eastern and Western Europe, and makerecommendations for the promotion of gender equality and the engagement of young people in science. Findings will be disseminated at national and EU levels to influence science policies and to encourage the establishment of feminist science studies.


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Duration :

Title Knowledge, Institutions and Gender:an East-West comparative study:


Type :


STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1


UK Sheffield MOLYNEUX-HODGSON, SUSAN

The University Of Sheffield

FI Turku Kovalainen, AnneTurku School Of Economics And Business Administration

FI Turku Melin, HarriTurun Yliopisto

AT Wien Felt, UlrikeUniversitaet Wien

CZ Linkova, MarcelaInstitute Of Sociology Of The Academy Of Sciences Of The Czech Republic Public Research Institution

UK Leeds Kerr, AnneUniversity Of Leeds

SK Bratislava Szapuova, MarianaUniverzita Komenskeho V Bratislave

CZ Praha 1 Lorenz-Meyer, DagmarUniverzita Karlova V Praze

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Partners:

Contract No 017637: WOSISTER

Coordinator:

Lunds Universitet

Göransson, Bo E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project aims at clarifying the process of how women scientists engaged in technological R&D respond to the needs ofwomen end-users. The study will display economic and socio-cultural factors that influence gender-specific end-userinteraction with women researchers by comparing and analyzing gender equality in R&D in the cases of two transition economies - Poland and China - and two technological applications - teleservices and agricultural implement. The Polishand Chinese societies are experiencing a rapid economic and technological transition. Demand for technology isdiversifying and the structures of end-users in different technological fields are being re-shaped. In the process, women inChina and Poland have become crucial user groups for technical applications both in the traditional agricultural sector andthe rapidly growing telecom sector. This development requires more gender-specific R&D and the harnessing of socialcapital of women in R&D. An attractive environment for investors and strong scientific bases make both China and Polandsignificant actors in technological research. Women have equal opportunities for higher education in these countries and inPoland women are generally better educated than men. However, women are poorly represented in scientific research,particularly in the fields of engineering and natural sciences. Moreover, the male perspective is the norm in technologicalR&D and articulation of demand for new products is the prerogative of men. Gender equality may be on the politicalagenda but is hardly addressed in technological R&D. This study will clarify the opportunities for women scientists intechnological R&D to interact with women end-users. Based on the results of the study, policy recommendations will beformulated for better gender equality in technological R&D. This study will increase awareness and comprehension of thegender issue in scientific research among decision makers and the broader public


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Title Women Scientists in Gender-Specific Technological R&D- How do Women Scientists in Technological R&D Respond to the Needs of Women End-Users?

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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-3


CN Beijing Yuan, ZhouNational Research Center For Science And Technology For Development

PL Warszawa Domanski, JaroslawPolitechnika Warszawska

SE Göransson, BoLunds Universitet

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Partners:

Contract No 017660: PROMETEA

Coordinator:

Conference Des Directeurs D'Ecoles Et Formations D'Ingenieurs

Pourrat, Yvonne E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The aim of PROMETEA is to develop a better understanding of gender issues in engineering and technology research settings, in order to propose effective measures and recommendations to empower women engineers careers in academicand industrial research in Europe. A technological and economical sustainable development depends on the ability to promote a diverse and creative research sector, which is a key issue both in the European and in national research policies.This project will combine existing knowledge with new in-depth pilot studies on women engineers career progression linkedto qualitative research work on the experiences of both women and men working in engineering and technology research, using cross-comparison as a research strategy and a longitudinal perspective.

It will bring new perspectives on engineering and technology research in itself, with a focus on:- Gender dynamics of male and female careers, comparisons between different fields of engineering and their interrelations, recruitment, full-time and part-time, survival curves and tenure, vertical segregation, pay gap, school to work transitions, work-life balance, double careers patterns.- Differential effect of organisational cultures on male and female careers. - Recognition of excellence in engineering and technology research, impact on female and male careers: the gate-keepers and gate-keeping in research funding committees, women?s and men?s success rates in research funding, analysis of scientific publishing and publicity, patents, experiences of ?excellent women? at the top of technological research, prizes and awards in technology and engineering.- Identification and evaluation of good practice.

The results will inform the funding bodies, scientific and technological societies, industrial R&D departments and other stakeholders towards greater gender awareness and fairness in recognizing scientific excellence in engineering and technology.


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Title Empowering Women Engineers Careers in Industrial and Academic Research:


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STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-1


DE Wuppertal Sagebiel, FelizitasBergische Universität Wuppertal

ES Barcelona Alemany, CarmenCentre D'Estudis Dona I Societat

FR Cachan GODFROY-GENIN, Anne-SophieEcole Normale Supérieure De Cachan

FR Paris Beraud, AndréEgalité Des Chances Dans Les Etudes Et La Profession D'Ingénieur En Europe

CL Santiago Yañez, SoniaFundacion Centro De Estudios De La Mujer

FI Helsinki Husu, LiisaHelsingin Yliopisto

DE Wuppertal Hoeborn, GabrieleIngenieurbüro Hoeborn

FR Villeurbanne Soubrier, JeanInstitut National Des Sciences Appliquées De Lyon

FR Pourrat, YvonneConference Des Directeurs D'Ecoles Et Formations D'Ingenieurs

FI Salminen-Karlsson, MinnaLinköping University

YU Belgrade Vranes, SanjaMihailo Pupin Institute

RU Orel Uvarova, VeraOrel State Technical University

FR Paris Dunlop, JohanaSchlumberger Limited

FI Sidlauskiene, VirginijaSiauliai University

PL Urbancikova, NatasaTechnical University Of Kosice

UK Edinburgh Faulkner, WendyThe University Of Edinburgh

AT Waechter, ChristineUniversity Of Klagenfurt

EL Mytilene Nikitakos, NikitasUniversity Of The Aegean

SE Uppsala Salminen-Karlsson, MinnaUppsala Universitet

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Partners:

Contract No 017728: Pallas Athene

Coordinator:

Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Heidelberg

Bertram, Barbara E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:In this Specific Support Action the following objectives are addressed:*To overcome the dilemma of female researchers' underrepresentation in leadingpositions in Science Organisations*To bring female researchers in adequate starting positions*To make female researchers more visible (role models)*To strengthen the authority of female scientists and engineers*To raise the interest of younger people (pupils, students) for science*To involve decision makersThere is still a great underrepresentation of women in Science Organisations, especially inleading positions. The project "Pallas Athene" (PA) will tackle the reasons identified tobe responsible for the underrepresentation of women in higher positions, e.g. lack ofrole models, lack of an integration of the gender dimension in EU research.With the help of high-level scientists (ambassadors) in six centres of the HelmholtzAssociation, PA shall stimulate the participation of women in science and technologicaldevelopment. Instruments combining many tasks necessary to achieve this goal are"Science goes public", "Women in Science - Science for Women", "KIDSBITS" [email protected] ([email protected]). Two to three times a year, theambassadors present their scientific findings in these events and discuss it with the public.The topics presented are multidisciplinary.Thus, the awareness of women and science issues is aroused as well as the interest ofyoung people for science since these instruments work with schools and universities.Moreover, stakeholders are addressed. A network is established by the ambassadors amongeach other and their European collaboration partners for the exchange of information. The final goal of PA is to bring young female researchers in adequate starting positions tobecome senior managers and departmental leaders.


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Title Ambassadors for women and science - Use of best practice instruments to strengthen women in research:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4


DE Bremerhaven Köhler-Günther, AngelaAlfred-Wegener-Institut Für Polar- Und Meeresforschung

DE Bonn Saruhan-Brings, BilgeGerman Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum Für Luft- Und Raumfahrt)

DE Muenchen Neuherberg Hörmann, AllmutGsf - National Research Center For Environment And Health

DE Muenchen Schneider-Maxon, UteMax-Planck-Gesellschaft Zur Förderung Der Wissenschaften E.V. Represented By Max Planck Institut Fuer Plasmaphysik

DE Bertram, BarbaraDeutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Heidelberg

DE Hamburg Ploenjes, ElkeStiftung Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron

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Partners:

Contract No 017759: ETHICBOTS

Coordinator:

Universita Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico Ii.

Tamburrini, Guglielmo E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:ETHICBOTS will promote and coordinate a multidisciplinary group of researchers into artificial intelligence, robotics, anthropology, moral philosophy, philosophy of science, psychology, and cognitive science, with the common purpose of identifying and analyzing techno-ethical issues concerning the integration of human beings and artificial (software/hardware) entities. Three kinds of integration will be analized: (a) Human-softbot integration, as achieved by AI research on information and communication technologies; (b) Human-robot, non-invasive integration, as achieved by robotic research on autonomous systems inhabiting human environments; (c) Physical, invasive integration, as achieved by bionic research. Crucial ethical issues in these areas include the preservation of human identity, and integrity; applications of precautionary principles; economic and social discrimination; artificial system autonomy and accountability; responsibilities for (possibly unintended) warfare applications; nature and impact of human-machine cognitive and affective bonds on individuals and society. The proposed coordinated work will enable one to establish a techno-ethically aware community of researchers, at a European level, by promoting workshops, training and dissemination activities. Moreover, the proposed CA aims at developing the capability of researchers to communicate in understandable ways with journalists, policy makers, concerned citizens, and wider audiences of non-specialists. A knowledge-base on techno-ethical issues will be set up to serve both internal and external dissemination purposes. Finally, ETHICBOTS will provide inputs to EU and national institutions for techno-ethical monitoring, warning, and opinion generation. In each of these activities, ETHICBOTS aims at shifting attention from limitation to encouragement, guidance, and promotion of responsible scientific and technological research.


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Title Emerging Technoethics of Human Interaction with Communication, Bionic and Robotic Systems:


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CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2


FR Paris Chatila, RajaCentre National De La Recherche Scientifique (Cnrs)

DE Muenchen Christaller, ThomasFraunhofer Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Zur Angewandten Forschung E.V.

DE Stuttgart Capurro, RafaelHochschule Der Medien Stuttgart

CH Lugano Ventimiglia, GiovanniIstituto Di Teologia Di Lugano

UK London Gill, SatinderMiddlesex University

IT Tamburrini, GuglielmoUniversita Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico Ii.

IT Genova Operto, FiorellaScuola Di Robotica

IT Pisa Fabris, AdrianoUniversità Di Pisa

UK Reading Warwick, KevinThe University Of Reading

IT Pisa Cecilia, LaschiScuola Superiore Sant'Anna Di Studi Universitari E Di Perfezionamento Sant'Anna

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Partners:

Contract No 019154: Hands-on & Brains-on

Coordinator:

Tiedekeskussaeaetioe

Salmi, Hannu Sakari E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Science centres have been pioneering with hands-on learning and teaching in Europe during the last decades. The multidiscipline contents of modern science centre exhibitions are large and unique forming a reliable learning source. Now, a network of eight science centres is developing their educational programmes for primary schools in co-operation with school authorities, teacher education intsitutes, and schools, to create an European network linking formal and informal learning with all-European organisations ECSITE and EUN and ESHA. The main target group is primary school teacher education. The goal is to use modern, interactive science exhibitions combining the best practices of informal learning and formal education. The objective is to find the key elements of curriculums in different countries to teach the scientific research process based on learning to make observations in science centres and teaching to make observations at school. The science centres will use the pedagogical expertise of the teachers and teacher training institutes as well as the curriculum development input by the educational authorities. Also the latest research results related to the affect of the informal learning sources to the career choiches of young people especially creating opportunites for girls - are utilised and further developed in this project. The aim of hands-on -based methods is not solely to produce more scientists and technologists; it is also to produce a new generation of citizens who are scientifically and technologically literate.Using ICT-strategies is the main element of this European co-operation and dissemination of the results. The project is also directly linked to several other European projects (PENCIL, CONNECT, CELEBRATE) with the theme "Science is Primary" giving added value and synergy for formal and informal hands-on science learning clearly supporting the goals of the Lisbon Agenda.


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Title Hands-on science teaching: combining formal and informal science learning:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


BE BrusselsAssociation Europeenne Des Expositions Scientifiques, Industrielles Et Techniques

DK Hellerup Herlev, Kim GladstoneCenter For Formidling Af Naturvidenskab Og Moderne Teknologi (Fond)

EL Pallini Sotiriou, SofoklisEllinogermaniki Agogi Scholi Panagea Savva Ae

BE Bruxelles Joyce, AlexaEun Partnership

FI Salmi, Hannu SakariTiedekeskussaeaetioe

IT Milano Xanthoudaki, MariaFondazione Museo Nazionale Della Scienza E Della Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci

SE Falun Broman, LarsHogskolan Dalarna

NL Amsterdam Van den Bogaert, LeoNational Centrum Voor Wetenschap En Techniek

BE Mechelen/MalinesStichting Flanders Technology International

EE Tallinn Moistus, KristelSihtasutus Tallinna Tehnika-Ja Teaduskeskus

HU Budapest Egyed, LaszloPalace Of Miracles

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Partners:

Contract No 019171: PROMISE

Coordinator:

Europaeisches Trainings- Und Forschungszentrum Fuer Menschenrechte Und Demokratie

Starl, Klaus E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The objective of the project is: PROMOTING MIGRANTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION and in choosing science careers. The migrants addressed are children of immigrants because of economic and political reasons. There will be a focus on intense cooperation between countries of origin and countries of residence, in order to harmonise the different methods and standards in science education. These differences in science education in addition to linguistic and cultural communication problems are considered to hamper a successful integration of migrants. The goal will be achieved by a threefold package of activities: 1) DIRECT PROMOTION of migrant girls at universities by establishing CLUBS LISE, a girls working group on topics of science, to promote the choice of science studies for migrant girls as an underrepresented group in science. Acknowledging the gender dimension in science as a male-dominated field the girls will work together with female scientists and science students with migration background. These will function as role-models for their own science careers. 2) To affect a MEDIUM-TERM PROMOTION of migrants in science education PROMISE-teams consisting of teachers and education scientists will cooperate with experts of migration, language and intercultural research in order to collect and develop new methods and best practices in science education considering the linguistic and cultural diversity of classes. 3) To establish a LONG-TERM PROMOTION of migrants, specific teacher trainings will be institutionalised. For the purpose of harmonisation of methods of science education a dialogue between countries of origin and residence, between universities and schools, will be established.


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Title Promotion of Migrants in Science Education:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


AT Starl, KlausEuropaeisches Trainings- Und Forschungszentrum Fuer Menschenrechte Und Demokratie

DE Berlin Gollub, WolfgangGesamtverband Der Arbeitgeberverbände Der Metall- Und Elektro-Industrie E.V.

DE Berlin Schön, Lutz-HelmutHumboldt-Universität Zu Berlin

AT Wien Stadler, HelgaUniversität Wien

BA Sarajevo Tanovic, LamijaUniversity Of Sarajevo

TR Istanbul Erden, MunireYildiz Technical University

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Partners:

Contract No 020577: PLASCIGARDENS

Coordinator:

Universitaet Innsbruck

Kapelari, Suzanne E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:PlasciGardens is a project that targets the objectives of promoting young people's interest in science, science education and scientific careers and supports European Union policy aiming for a sustainable development. It is designed to improve plant science education in primary schools through establishing partnerships between primary schools and their local botanic garden. An inquiry centred, multilingual, multicultural plant science education tool about plant diversity is prepared as a electronically and printed version. It will have 4 parts: a teachers´ pack, to support teachers in class, an activity program implemented by the local botanic garden, teaching resources to be used at the botanic garden and in class after the visits and a manual for Teachers´ training seminars. To achieve these goals workgroups will be established in four European countries (UK, Italy, Bulgaria, Austria). National groups (NG) will include primary school teachers, a head teacher, education authorities and botanic garden educators. Based on a profound study of the current position of plants science teaching in primary schools and botanic gardens in Europe, the education tool is developed for optimise integration into primary school curriculum. Since the project seeks for a European wide cooperation of botanic gardens and primary schools, group members will meet regularly. This is judged necessary to make sure that the developed program is kept on a general basis to allow easy adaptation to European needs. The "Plant Science Gardens: Vo1 Plant diversity" education tool will be presented in various national and international conferences to the international community of botanical garden educators and educational authorities to promote its implementation into European primary school curricula.


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Title Plant Science Gardens: Plant Science Education for Primary Schools in European Botanic Gardens:


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


AT Kapelari, SuzanneUniversitaet Innsbruck

IT Trento Bonomi, ConstantinoMuseo Tridentino Di Scienze Naturali

UK Richmond Bromley, GailRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew

BG Sofia Kosev, KrasimirSofiiski Universitet "Sveti Kliment Ohridski"

UK London Johnson, SueUniversity Of London, Institute Of Education

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Partners:

Contract No 020772: PHYSFUN

Coordinator:

Pomorska Akademia Pedagogiczna

Grzegorz, Karwasz E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The programme ?Physics is Fun? aims to bring closer to the Society a difficult (and often dull) subject as Physics, using modern tools and visual didactical methods (?toys?). It enters into initiatives of ?World Year of Physics, 2005?. The initiative is based on previous experience in Italy and in Poland, with numerous editions at regional and subsequently at national level. With present action we plan to bring these exhibitions to the European level. The outcome of the programme will be: 3 exhibitions with panels and real-objects, open to wide public, 1° at Ecole Centrale Paris, (November 2005) 2° at GIREP (International Research Group on Physics Teaching) Lubljana in Slovenia (September 2005); 3° XXXIX National Congress in Physics in Warsaw, Poland, September 2005 1 CD-ROM on ?Physics and Toys?; (in 4 language versions) and 1 CD-ROM on ?On the Track of Modern Physics? (in 3 language versions) and 1 thematic issue of ?Foton? Journal entitled ?Physics is Fun? (in Poland). The primary objective is to present Physics as easy and fun, making it understandable and attractive for average-level public. The secondary objective is to rise the social consciousness of Modern Physics, by presenting both achievements and open problems; in pure Physics and Applied Sciences, in non-standard ways.


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Title Physics is Fun:


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


PL Warszawa Niedzicka, AnnaAmbernet Sp. Z O.O.

PL Grzegorz, KarwaszPomorska Akademia Pedagogiczna

IT Milano Bladowska, KingaDudka Design

FR Chatenay Malabry Gillet, Jean-MichelEcole Centrale Paris

PL Sopot Radzewicz, Iwona"Soliton" Krzysztof Karwasz

PL Krakow Golab-Meyer, ZofiaUniwersytet Jagiellonski

IT Trento Oss, StefanoUniversita Degli Studi Di Trento

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Partners:

Contract No 020778: Roberta-EU

Coordinator:

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V

Kraetzschmar, Gerhard K. E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Roberta-EU addresses the lack of female engineers by raising girls interest for technical professions. Roberta-EU uses robotics as a holistic approach to gain knowledge in IT, electrical engineering, and mechanics. Courses are tailored towards gender related issues using robot construction kits offer hands-on experience. This setting is well suited to create interest and even enthusiasm for technical subjects. Roberta-EU provides training courses and comprehensive teaching materials for primary and secondary school children. The objective of Roberta-EU is to promote the best practice experience made in the German Project Roberta to the European level. The main objectives are 1. set-up a dissemination network of regional centres to promote the ideas behind Roberta to several European countries. 2. teach the teachers to use of robot construction kits in schools as a means to teach interdisciplinary technical contents especially - but not only - for girls 3. assess, document and evaluate the experiences made in courses performed in these regional pilot centres. Promote the inclusion of these didactic course elements into national curricula. The Roberta-EU network will connect already established activities. Activities should focus under the brand Roberta in order to propagate technical education in the public and towards curricula. Roberta-EU includes an advisory board. The members of the advisory board are well recognized people in the field and will give publicity and prestige to the project. They will propagate Roberta-EU in their countries by finding appropriate regional centres, by giving advice in order to consider local peculiarities (school system, culture), and by supporting the introduction of Roberta methods to national curricula.


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Title Roberta goes EU:


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


DE Kraetzschmar, Gerhard K.Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V

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Partners:

Contract No 020790: ESCALATE

Coordinator:

The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem.

Schwarz, Baruch E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Argumentation-Based (A-B) learning environments have seen a growing recognition in recent years. These had an affect on the understanding and design of learning and teaching in different disciplines. Science education, in particular, is gradually abandoning concept learning and moving towards learning through argumentative reasoning and argumentative communication. Such activities are often ICT-mediated; an example is "our" DUNES environment (IST-2001-34153). Science Education also favors an enquiry-based (E-B) approach where students can experiment with and create artifacts and models for scientific work. An example is "our" LeGa project (GSRT-03-26) constituting a 3-d modeler for students to experiment and express ideas. Following recent research - showing that engagement in experimenting and arguing (i.e. both A-B and E-B) is a key contribution for science learning - and based on the results of our previous R&D work, ESCALATE is intended to (1) Implement, in genuine learning contexts, our approach to science learning by means of A&E-B methods and tools; (2) Conduct this implementation in parallel pilot studies/trials in schools and in informal science learning environments in France, Greece, Israel, Switzerland and UK; (3) Create a critical mass of teachers capable of maintaining the implementation beyond the project's life; (4) Prepare a volume describing the experience and issuing recommendations to guide similar initiatives; and (5) Operationally disseminate the results, mainly through the Kaleidoscope NoE (IST-FP6-507838). Auxiliary objectives and means: (a) Designing learning activities featuring argumentative discourse in science; (b) Training science teachers to design, animate & evaluate A&E-B activities in classrooms; (c) Using existing ICT tools to mediate discussions among students and to enable teachers' scaffolding; and (d) Vast dissemination.


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Title Enhancing SCience Appeal in Learning through Argumentative inTEraction:


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


UK London Shirley, SimonInstitute Of Education

EL Athina Kynigos, ChronisNational And Kapodistrian University Of Athens

IL Schwarz, BaruchThe Hebrew University Of Jerusalem.

EL Athens Kyrimis, KritonTalent Anonimos Etaireia Pleroforikes

CH Neuchatel Perret-Clermont, Anne-NellyUniversité De Neuchatel

FR Toulouse Tartas, ValérieUniversité De Toulouse Ii - 'Le Mirail'

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Partners:

Contract No 020817: ECFUN

Coordinator:

Universitaet Wien

Iber, Karoline E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:ECFUN builds up the virtual platform www.universiYOU.net by bringing together local activities and experiences of European Universities and Foundations that try to attract children's and young people's interest in science. The aim is to provide didactically outstanding scientific content for children deriving from underrepresented groups and build up a future network - both in cyberspace and real life. The virtual platform www.universiYOU.net provides the opportunity for children to learn more about what the scientific world is based upon. It will encourage them to take up further studies in science and will make research visible in a manner that is attractive, innovative and exciting for them. Main goal is to share the fascination of putting things in question - in a scientific way. Furthermore, biographies of female and male European scientists will serve as role models with respect to the target group. Interactive discussion boards and forums will provide an opportunity for children to personally get in contact with scientists and also to communicate with other children with similar interests all over Europe. Main message is that science is not only for a preferred minority, rather that it concerns all people in their everyday-life. Children experience that they can deal with science. Latent barriers that arise from (gender) stereotyped assumptions concerning science and scientific careers can thus be eliminated. The main target group are those who have not had any chance to get in touch with the academic world yet. They will be given the option to learn more about the excitement of science and about future possibilities for them in science as profession. The project will outturn in 6 European languages, spoken by 10 million children aged between 9 and 12 years all over Europe as potential users of www.universiYOU.net.


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Title European Children's Future University Network - www.universiYOU.net:


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


AT Wien Schwab, MargitBoc Information Technologies Consulting Gmbh

MT Sweieqi Camilleri, PatriciaFuture Action Foundation

AT Wien Kaindel, ChristophIce-Vienna Verein Zur Foerderung Von Medienaktivitaeten Im Schulischen Und Ausserschulischen Bereich

PL Warszawa Rzezuchowski, TadeuszPolitechnika Warszawska

AT Iber, KarolineUniversitaet Wien

SK Bratislava Drobna, DanielaUniverzita Komenského V Bratislave

SE Lulea Jonsson, EvaStifelsen Teknikens Hus

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Partners:

Contract No 021028: WasteWater Resource

Coordinator:

Hochschule Waedenswil - Hsw

Junge-Berberovic, Ranka E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The aim of this Coordination-Action is to assemble and assess comprehensive teaching and demonstration material which should enable all primary school children (ISCED 1 Level of Education according to UNESCO) to discover basic concepts of ecology and obtain hands-on experience in cycling of elements in nature, and thus the potential of wastewater as a resource. Due to the universal appeal of nature to children these systems have a great potential to integrate both sexes as well as "disadvantaged and underperforming" groups such as immigrant children. These classroom systems will result from ongoing research in nature-oriented systems, and will reflect today's best available technology. The contributions of the network partners will help to disseminate best available technology from different regions of Europe. The systems developed by the partners represent not only a way to handle waste and wastewater or to reuse nutrients; they are also highly suitable to demonstrate the paths of waste in nature and their influence on the ecosystem. The classroom systems will be designed to be low cost and easy to assemble and maintain by the children. They will serve as motivation tools to ask questions about nature, to experiment with ecosystems, measure and interpret data and thus explore the natural processes and even, in a first moderate step, to experience hypothesis driven research.


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Title Play with Water: Introducing Ecological Engineering to Primary Schools to Increase Interest and Understanding of Natural Sciences.

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Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


DE Leipzig Winter, AnkeBildungs- Und Demonstrationszentrum Für Dezentrale Abwasserbehandlung E. V.

SI Brezovica Pri Ljubljani Griessler Bulc, TjasaLimnos Company For Applied Ecology Ltd.

CH Junge-Berberovic, RankaHochschule Waedenswil - Hsw

SE Sundsvall Ekelund, NilsMid Sweden University

NO As Jenssen, Petter D.Universitetet For Miljø- Og Biovitenskap

DK Aarhus C Brix, HansUniversity Of Aarhus

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Partners:

Contract No 030194: Composites-on-Tour-2

Coordinator:

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Verpoest, Ignaas E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The aim of the Composites-on-Tour project is to confront the general public with the question whether and how science can change their daily life. In this project, composite materials will serve as the example of a recent, research based innovation that has strongly shaped and influenced our environment. The science behind composites will be explained in an attractive and diverse way, and the growing interest of the general public in design and ?life style? will be used as an additional ?entrance gate? to scientific innovations. The project will consist of the following actions: - A combined scientific and design exhibition (on show in 6 European design or science centres in six different European countries of which two new member states: Hungary, Slovenia). - The exhibition will show the results of the International Composites Design Competition that is aiming at awarding the best designed consumer goods made of composites. This will raise questions to the visitors on what composites are, how they can be so light and strong at the same time,?., in other words questions on the science behind composites. - The scientific part of the exhibition will answer these questions, showing how composites are composed and produced. An explicit link will be made to the results of recent EU-research projects on composite materials. - To increase the impact of this travelling exhibition, several accompanying public events will be organised, covered by the press and mass media. A TV show on how designers are inspired by the (science behind) composite materials is planned. - To extend the impact of the project to all the member states, and even more to young people, two more international competitions will be organised: an ?Ideas Competition? and a ?Short Movie Competition?. The results will be on show at the travelling exhibition and on the interactive ?Composites-on-Tour? website.


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Title Composites-on-Tour-2:


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SSA



SI Ljubljana Krecic, PeterArhitekturni Muzej Ljubljana

HU Budapest Zalavari, JozsefBudapesti Muszaki Es Gazdasagtudomanyi Egyetem

ES Barcelona Isabel, RoigFundació Bcd Per A La Promoció Del Disseny Industrial

FR Paris Mutel, FrédériqueGroup Jec

HU Budapest Judit, VárhelyiMagyar Formatervez Tanacs

BE Verpoest, IgnaasKatholieke Universiteit Leuven

BE Brussels Vandenhoudt, IngridVlaams Agentschap Ondernemen

NL Eindhoven Lippinkhof, JohnStichting Het Design Platform Eindhoven

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Partners:

Contract No 030204: EARTH-WAKE

Coordinator:

Euroscience, A European Association For The Promotion Of Science And Technology

Seltz, Raymond E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Prophecies of the impact of science in the 21st century are awesome. Global warming, new medicines, etc. will all impact the general public. The main audio-visual media, television and internet, have a huge responsibility and opportunity to engage the public's interest. This project will prepare a strategy prior to FP7 to harness the appeal of popular strands of TV to create a new awareness and interest in science. It will reflect the new philosophy of "science in society" with a focus on science in TV programmes rather than committed science programmes which often play to the converted. The aim is to find creative ways of introducing much more science into Drama, Wildlife programmes and Sports, which command huge audiences. This project will bring together in a two day event leading European actors, notably TV executives, scientists, science communicators, TV writers and producers. The event will be held at the European Science Congress, ESOF 2006, with many actors present. AV examples to inspire discussion will be: a) The EuroPAWS Project, whose action research on TV Drama made an important start on this agenda in FP6. Examples from its Docu-Drama festival will attract TV people to sample new ways to project science for large audiences, and fuel their own imagination. b) The European Physical Society pilot project linking science to natural phenomena using a TV web package, linking method and content c) A specific science strand, Space Science, to survey all TV/web options. The event focuses on how the aim of bringing science into popular European TV can be furthered in the context of FP7. Models will be explored for European collaboration, how best practice can be spread and how targeted money can act as a catalyst. The goal will be to produce an agenda for the coming years and a set of outline project proposals for FP7 that are feasible and imaginative and to present these in a report for all actors and those shaping FP7.


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Duration :

Title European Television ? a workshop to prepare a new agenda for science communication:


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FR Mulhouse Davies, BrianEuropean Physical Society

FR Seltz, RaymondEuroscience, A European Association For The Promotion Of Science And Technology

UK London Millington, AndrewOmni Communications Ltd.

BE Brussels Larter, NickSystemics Network International

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Partners:

Contract No 030237: WONDERS

Coordinator:

European Science Events Association

Rebernik, Peter E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project "EUROPEAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2006", under the title WONDERS, uses the strengths, experiences and capacities of existing major European networks and institutions in the field of science communication like science weeks, science festivals, science days (EUSCEA), science centres and museums (ECSITE) and the European science journalists (EUSJA) to stimulate Europeans for greater awareness for science, technology and the humanities and dialogues between science and society.Activities of WONDERS will last for the whole year 2006 in nearly all of Europe, mainly with the "CAROUSEL of Science", which is an inter-European exchange of the best Science Communication Activities between 21 participating countries and cities. Each participating organisation receives and sends three Science Communication Activities and selects the best one - to be sent to the FINALS.During the whole year a European Competition for all Europeans is organized and marketed by all participants. Special "Science Cafés" create a direct dialogue between science and society. They are moderated and reported by European science journalists. WONDERS is launched and finalized at special events: A LAUNCH Event in Vienna, during the EU presidency of Austria in the 1st half of 2006, and a major FINALS Event with the best Activities of the CAROUSEL of Science, taking place in Helsinki, during the EU presidency of Finland, end of 2006.WONDERS will motivate European science communicators to work together with the idea to continue this cooperation in coming years.


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Title WONDERS - Welcome to Observations, News and Demonstrations of European Research and Science:


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CA



BE Brussels Franche, CatherineAssociation Européenne Des Expositions Scientifiques, Techniques Et Industrielles

FR Strasbourg Palugyai, IstvánUnion Européenne Des Associations De Journalistes Scientifiques

AT Rebernik, PeterEuropean Science Events Association

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Partners:

Contract No 030263: ESCIENTIAL-I.E.

Coordinator:

Associazione Festival Della Scienza

Arata, Manuela E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:At the light of the big success of the first three editions, the Genova Science Festival has become an annual event. In the second edition, the network ESCIENTIAL, granted by the EU Commission, significantly enhanced the European dimension of the Festival, with the contribution of qualified EU organizations. The new project ESCIENTIAL I.E. aims at further improve the European spin-off of this event, contributing to the "integration of science in society at a European level", with the following tasks andfeatures: 1. Expert and "apprentice" science "guides" coming from EU Museums. Science Centres and from the Science Festivals members of EUSCEA network will participate to a series of social-cultural events aimed at the launching of the European Academy for Science Explainers (EASE). The main initiative inside EASE will be the second edition of the International Workshop on Science Communication. During the Workshop EASE participants will contribute with their knowledge at the training phase of the guides of the Genova Science Festival (over 500), sharing experiences and discussing on how to communicate science and promote people's interest in science. 2. The consortium will bring in Genova, during the Science. Festival, exhibits and laboratories to enrich the programme of the Festival. It is fundamental to underline that ESCIENTIAL I.E. project involves now new EU member States, with the objective of sharing experiences and facing the intercultural differences and the different role of educational systems. 3. The project shares the same objective as ESCIENTIAL, but with a new strategy aimed at turning the events presented at the Festival into itinerant exhibitions. Thus the Genova Science Festival can be seen as a showcase to present, illustrate and test events, the most successful of which could become itinerant and could be brought to other EU Science Centres.


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IT Arata, ManuelaAssociazione Festival Della Scienza

FR Paris Gilli, Jean-MarcCentre National De La Recherche Scientifique

IT Roma Bianucci, MarcoConsiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche

IT Calci (Pisa) Landini, WalterMuseo Di Storia Naturale E Del Territorio, Università Di Pisa

BE Frameries Muller, LaurenceParc D'Adventures Scientifiques

AT Wien Donhauser, PeterTechnisches Museum Wien

SI Ljubljana Orest, JarhTehniski Muzej Slovenije


UK Edinburgh Della Sala, SergioThe University Of Edinburgh

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Partners:

Contract No 030266: ESCITY

Coordinator:

Institut De Cultura De Barcelona

De Semir Zivojnovic, Vladimir E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The Science in Society Forum held in Brussels last March underlined the need for a greater institutional commitment across Europe in raising the profile of science as an integral part of our culture. Despite the advances made since the launch of the Commision?s Science and Society Action Plan, little has been done so far to erode the borders between the ?two cultures? and promoting scientific culture is not usually an issue of our cultural agendas. Besides, most actions are implemented at a national level while the municipality is the closer administration to citizens and, probably, the most flexible in incorporating new public engagement tools. This proposal addresses the above two key issues. ESCITY focuses on creating the core for a community that brings together regional and local governments and social researchers across Europe to exchange information and best practices with the emphasis on strategies that place the promotion of scientific culture within the cities? and regions? cultural policies. The project aims to settle the basis for a wider and lasting network, able to act as a lobby. ESCITY has four Areas: 1. To provide a broad forum for scientific culture issues across Europe. 2. Benchmarking the promotion of scientific culture at regional and local level. 3. To organise a European Conference to be held in Barcelona in 2007, which the city has declared ?Science Year?. Prior, contacts will be made with other European networks of cities in order to gather experiences, concerns and suggestions relevant to ESCITY and identify potential participants and network members. 4. To engage in a lobby strategy by publishing an action guide to be distributed to European governments, its contents being the forum conclusions, a list of best practices, the benchmarking main findings and a


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PT Vargas, RosaliaCiência Viva - Agência Nacional Para A Cultura Científica E Tecnológica

ES Barcelona Revuelta de la Poza, GemmaFundació Barcelona Media Universitat Pompeu Fabra

NO Tromsoe Borba da Silva, EduardoMunicipality Of Tromsõ

ES De Semir Zivojnovic, VladimirInstitut De Cultura De Barcelona

IT Vicenza Bucchi, MassimianoObserva

AT Vienna Holzmann-Jenkins, AndreaWissenschaftszentrum Wien

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Partners:

Contract No 030282: EUROBOT 2006

Coordinator:

Vm Group Sa

Raoul, Véronique E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project, whose "honour president" is Professor NICOLLIER, aims to organise European robotic educational and entertaining events, to promote a dissemination of science and technology among young people and general public in Europe. Based on the same concept, these events will be publicly launched in October 05, thanks to websites and public events across Europe, and will have their conclusion during European Science Week 2006. Youth and Science are the core actors of the project. Three main events will be organised: Eurobot Junior contest (8/18; Belgium), Eurobot contest (17/27; Italy) and the Awards ceremony (Czech Republic). To be able to participate to the contest, the students will have to create their robot in an educative team process, during the school year, in compliance with the annual rules of the contests. Over 13 months (Jan 06 / Jan 07), a polyvalent team of 5 partners, supported by their partners from Eurobot association (13 national committees) will master the events, from rules writing to general management, attracting around 6000 participants from 28 countries, and gathering a large public (estimation: 40 000 visitors) to the exhibitions. These events will take place in scientific festivals aimed at general public, those programs including robotics contests, industries demonstrations, public workshops, exhibitions, conferences, science exposures?Activities will be organised to promote events across Europe, to maximize the participations (countries, teams) to these events, to develop experience exchanges and establish contacts, as well as the involvement of European medias for dissemination among the general public. Indeed, EUROBOT 2006 events are innovative and concrete methods of promoting sciences for the young public, with a healthy balance between science, technology, education, competition and fun. From past experiences, organisers noticed that it reinforces interest of youth for scientific careers and of general public for science.


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FR Raoul, VéroniqueVm Group Sa

CZ Praha 5 Obdrzalek, DavidObcanske Sdruzeni Robonika

BE Frameries Mormino, PierluigiParc D'Aventures Scientifiques

FR Paris Collin, ValériePlanète Sciences

IT Catania Muscato, GiovanniUniversità Degli Studi Di Catania

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Partners:

Contract No 031255: ELSA

Coordinator:

Karolinska Institutet

Bjelke, Katarina E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:To maintain autonomy and ensure excellent research, decision-making within science should be based on meritocracy and individual scientific achievements. Scientific excellence, however, is not an absolute term but a composite of several determinants: publications, originality, innovative force etc. Gender studies of research policy presented in the report Gender and Excellence in the Making have revealed that the term excellence as applied today may hinder women in establishing scientific careers. The discourse on excellence needs to be reframed in such a way as to include all scientists, regardless of gender. Gender studies of research policies are primarily carried out within the field of sociology, history and economics. As a result, researchers and decision-makers in other disciplines are not always well informed on their latest findings. We need to take the next step and transform the gained knowledge into practice. As pioneers, the life science community is taking the initiative to reframe the discourse on scientific excellence. The proposed conference will make the recent research within the field of scientific excellence available to stakeholders in life sciences. This will enable an extended discussion taking the knowledge and experience gained by researchers in the field of gender and excellence into account. We will discuss the evaluation systems and parameters of excellence employed in a life scientist's career chain from a gender perspective. Topics for discussion include the roles of gatekeepers, the use of bibliometrics from a gender perspective, how to judge excellence in third-stream activities and gender differences in major grant programmes. The meeting will follow up the discussions initiated in Florence 2003 and result in a raised awareness among life science decision- and policymakers, and researchers. We hope that the discussion initiated in Stockholm in 2006 will stimulate continued discussions on the topic throughout Europe.


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SE Bjelke, KatarinaKarolinska Institutet

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Partners:

Contract No 036538: FEMSTART

Coordinator:

Steinbeis-Stiftung Fuer Wirtschaftsfoerderung.

French, Tracey E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Entrepreneurship now enters European universities through curricula and start-up support systems. Women represent around 50% of students at universities but are very much unrepresented in terms of scientific or entrepreneurial careers. Which specific problems prevent women in science choosing this career? Why are entrepreneurship support structures in universities unable to encourage women to think about an entrepreneurial career?FemStart aims to foster public debate on this issue based on the experience of the EU Network ProWomEn, which investigated the promotion of women entrepreneurship in general but could not consider the issue of women scientists starting a business in detail. Public debate on women entrepreneurship? is very controversial as common opinion is that there is no need for special support structures for women. But statistics on the number of women starting a company or receiving start-up support show a vast under-representation of women compared to their part in the working world and similarly for women in science and female scientists starting a company. Research on these issues gives clear evidence that women do need special encouragement and are a target group for specific support measures to get involved in entrepreneurship.By organising a series of events at 6 universities in different European regions (South Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Latvia, Poland and Romania), FemStart will start a debate by inviting experts on entrepreneurship support and education, public body representatives and administrations from the local regions and nearby countries and regions. Female scientists will be invited as well as male representatives from the university and public/private sectors.FemStart will raise awareness for the issue, deliver good practices and allow discussion among experts and non-experts on how to adapt existing measures to integrate women scientists in entrepreneurship support actions at universities better.


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Title Fostering the public debate on university support of female scientists to start a business:


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LV Riga VOLKOVA, TATAJANABanku Augstskola

PL Wroclaw Olejnik, ElzbietaPolitechnika Wroclawska

DE French, TraceySteinbeis-Stiftung Fuer Wirtschaftsfoerderung.

ES Valencia Millet Roig, JoséUniversidad Politécnica De Valencia

RO Bucharest Roman, Gheorghe ValentinUniversitatea De Stiinte Agronomice Si Medicina Veterinara

DE Stuttgart Diegelmann, ChristinaWirtschaftsministerium Baden-Württemberg

NL Enschede Groen, AardUniversiteit Twente

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Partners:

Contract No 036646: GB-MANAGEMENT

Coordinator:

Frauenakademie Muenchen Ev

Rothe, Andrea Margarete E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Our SSA Gender Budgeting as an instrument for managing scientific organisations to promote euqal opportunities for women and men - with the example of universities aims at the development of tools/instruments to implement gender budeting as an important part of budget planing in science. With the example of universities we want to extrapolate the findings to contribute to a gender watch system.In the SSA, three countries Austria, Germany and Poland, work closely together. This allows a transnational as well as an interdisciplinary approach referring to the methods used in the SSA as well as referring to the participants of the team. As all countries are at a different level of organisational development and at a different level of implementing gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting in science the comparison will enable us to develope valide results.In respect to the team there are experts from political science, economy, sociology, humanities and engeneering. With the interdisciplinarity of the team we are able to look at our goal from various perspectives and have a broad awareness for risks as well as chances in respect to gender budgeting in science.Due to our project objectieves we will use qualitative and quantitative methods. Among others there will be document analyses, expert interviews, participating observations, communicativ validations and statistical data analyses. With these we will be able not only to understand the obvious but also the processes which are fundamental if we want to find connecting points for gender budgeting in science.We will start our SSA with an analysis of the national frameworks at universites, an analysis of the process of budget planing and an analysis of the actual situation at one university in each country. On the basis of the findings we will develope tools/instruments to adopt gender to the budgeting of scientific organisation and formulate recommondations for gender budgeting in science on national and EU level


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DE Rothe, Andrea MargareteFrauenakademie Muenchen Ev

DE Muenchen Pichlbauer, Michaela MargarethaSozialwissenschaftliches Institut Muenchen

PL Gdansk Tarasiewicz, MalgorzataStowarzyszenie Wspolpracy Kobiet, Newww-Polska

AT Wien Klatzer, ElisabethWirtschaftsuniversitaet Wien

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Partners:

Contract No 036651: WS DEBATE

Coordinator:

Tudomanyos Es Technologiai Alapitvany

Groo, Dora E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Major overall objective of the WS DEBATE project is the stimulation of policy and public debate on the situation and perspectives of women in science, in order to bridge the gap between policy developments and public understanding of the related issues, and to raise gender awareness among policy makers, scientists, as well as among the lay public interested in scientific developments. This objective will be realized by encouraging a broad public debate based on the dissemination of the knowledge gathered by the Enwise report (Waste of talents: turning private struggles into a public issue - Women and Science in the Enwise countries; European Commission, EUR 20955 EN) in the countries of Central Europe (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia). The distribution, dissemination and media presentation of the Enwise report (in the local languages) is the logical first step after the delivery of the report and its valorisation conference in Tallinn (Enlarging Europe with/for Women Scientists?, September 10-11, 2004). As the Enwise report itself is reflecting continuity of a number of efforts already made in the same direction by the European Commission, this project is aiming to make the continuity visible for the respective audiences of policy makers and scientists, as well as of target groups still unaware of the issue in Central Europe by involving also mass media. The project will also support the process of implementation of Enwise recommendations, which should enable long run sustainability of those efforts in the CE countries, as well as contribute to the promotion of a dialogue on best gender equality practice. The partners in the project are the Enwise experts or closely related organisations of the respective countries.


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HU Groo, DoraTudomanyos Es Technologiai Alapitvany

CZ Praha 1 Linkova, MarcelaInstitute Of Sociology, Academy Of Sciences Of Czech Republic

SI Ljubljana Mladenic, DunjaInstitut Jozef Stefan

SK Bratislava Velichova, DanielaSlovenska Technicka Univerzita V Bratislave

PL Lodz OLEKSY, ELZBIETA H.Uniwersytet Lodzki

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Partners:

Contract No 036653: ENCOUWOMSCI

Coordinator:

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialwissenschaftlicher Institute E.V.

Dalhoff, Jutta E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The overall strategic objective of the proposal is to empower women scientists and to stimulate their participation in science and technological development. It is also designed to stimulate mobility and participation in the European Research Area (ERA).The proposal addresses women scientists who do not yet hold a leading position, e.g. as a full professor.In a four-day long international application and career training seminar highly qualified women scientists are prepared for appointment and application procedures for professorships in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. The countries have been selected because appointment procedures are very similar there.In particular, the seminar is meant to serve the following objectives:- Preparation for appointment procedures for leading positions at universities and research institutions of the involved countries through *getting acquainted with the specific forms of appointment procedures within the respective countries *reflecting the different scientific cultural communities- Development of career strategies and possibilities for strengthening one?s own scientific profile, specifically in view of international research connections, by means of *information and exchange concerning participation in EU programs *focusing on aspects of international research cooperation *the possibility of individual career planning and of working out further career steps- Getting to know appointment procedures in neighbouring countries- Formation of a network among the participants continuing after the seminar ends and supporting female scientists at various career levels- Support for the further development of self-management skillsOne day of the seminar will be exclusively dedicated to meeting policy makers, European Commission officials and representatives of lobby groups and networks.


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DE Dalhoff, JuttaArbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialwissenschaftlicher Institute E.V.

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Partners:

Contract No 036656: E-Castex

Coordinator:

Institut Royal Des Sciences Naturelles De Belgique.

RETOUT, Olivier E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Among the popular products that offer a reliable and attractive presentation of the scientific knowledge to audiences unfamiliar with science, the Scientific Touring Exhibitions (STEX) represent a rich potential to be valorized at European level. Four well experienced scientific institutions and the European Network for Science Centres and Museum (ECSITE) will create and promote the system (an on-line database) needed to stimulate the international transfer of STEX between Natural History Museums, Science Centres and museums at large. By promoting the best practices in transfer and raising membership to a system dedicated to professionals, e-CASTEX will set up in two years a system able to run on the long term thanks to the neutral organisation that is ECSITE. Hundreds of professionnals are expected to get access to the European STEX production and consequently hire/rent more frequently these popular products.


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Title Promotion and support of the transfer of scientific touring exhibitions at European level:


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BE Brussels Franche, CatherineAssociation Européenne Des Expositions Scientifiques, Techniques Et Industrielles

HU Budapest Vásárhelyi, TamásHungarian Natural History Museum - Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum

BE RETOUT, OlivierInstitut Royal Des Sciences Naturelles De Belgique.

ES Barcelona Omedes, AnnaMuseu De Ciencies Naturals De La Ciutadella, Institut De Cultura

DK Aarhus C Secher Jensen, ThomasNatural History Museum, Aarhus

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Partners:

Contract No 036657: DNA-TEST

Coordinator:

Vlaams Interuniversitair Instituut Voor Biotechnologie Vzw

Van Gysel, Ann E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:We propose to develop a traveling exhibition on selected life science topics combined with a live science theatre performance. The exhibition takes the form of two family members traveling through Europe in a trailer. Inside the trailer, information on the life sciences and current research is presented on posters and various multimedia, integrated as much as possible into the trailer's standard furniture. More information is set up in a covered area outside the trailer. Leaflets on the variety of science topics addressed by the exhibition are available free of charge.Science on stageThe trailer stops at different locations where two actors perform a short live theatre linking everyday events to life sciences. The performances are to appeal to a 'broad audience' _ no prior knowledge of the biosciences is necessary. The actors will interact with the audience, creating a relaxing atmosphere, and holding the audience's attention with funny, real-life anecdotes. The audience will be entertained, while receiving information on the biosciences. The performances will stimulate people to look for more information and visit the exhibition, talk to the actors and take the brochures. The engaging nature of the performance offers an ideal opportunity to attract people who would otherwise never take the initiative to learn more about science. DNA-TEST will be present at events and summer festivals throughout Europe to reach out to members of the public who are totally unfamiliar with science and research. All age groups - including youngsters and senior citizens - are target audiences of the exhibition. Do-it-yourself traveling exhibitionTo share and disseminate the results, DNA-TEST includes: the development of an 'exhibition kit' that is easy to integrate into a standard rented trailer, and a 'science theatre kit' in several languages. Both kits will be made available to interested parties at limited cost, enabling easy and wide distribution of the project results


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BE Van Gysel, AnnVlaams Interuniversitair Instituut Voor Biotechnologie Vzw

AT Wien Waigmann, ElisabethDialog<>Gentechnik

NL Amsterdam Witmondt, LeaStichting Pandemonia

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Partners:

Contract No 036659: EDUBIOETHICS

Coordinator:

Universite Rene Descartes - Paris 5

Herve, Christian E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:EDUBIOETHICS will improve the existing educational programs on bioethics between 11 international University teams by providing a multicultural, multidisciplinary and multireligious approach. Three main topics will be addressed: beginning of life, organ transplantation, end of life. We intend to design bioethical education on these issues since they all improve the perception of the biological and ethical concept of human being and its integration with new biotechnologies applied to human body and medical practices. The public targeted are professors, scholars, students and decision makers. The corpus of EDUBIOETHICS will be built up in 3 workshops during a 18 months period to enrich the partners programs, then disseminated, through an internet site, to others universities, in each country, in their own bioethics programs for scientific and multidisciplinary discussions.Two requirements will be respected in each workshops due to their epistemological importance with the ethical concept of "human being":Justice requirement: Justice is understood in a broad way that includes a theoretical and an empirical perspective: Human Right Declaration, the different conceptions of law, and the social representation of human being (with particular attention to the gender differences).Intercultural dialogue: culture is also understood in a large sense which includes : the bioethical dialogue among religions in our secular societies and the responsibility that bear toward present but also future generation.In sharing bioethical knowledge between partners and others European Universities, EDUBIOETHICS program aims to develop dialogue between science and society, through workshops and scientific and multidisciplinary publications, in order to integrate our respective research in the didactic corpus of our academic lectures.


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US Cleveland Aulisio, Mark P.Case Western Reserve University

CH Sion 4 Rapin, Charles-HenriInstitut Universitaire Kurt Boesch

LB Beirut Abi - Saleh, BernadetteLebanese University

IT Roma Tamponi, PasquaLibera Universite Maria Ss. Assunta

FR Herve, ChristianUniversite Rene Descartes - Paris 5

ES Salamanca Lopez de la Torre, Maria TeresaUniversidad De Salamanca

IT Torino Simone, PaoloUniversita' Degli Studi Di Torino

MT Msida Agius, EmmanuelUniversita Ta Malata

CA Montreal Knoppers, Bartha MariaUniversity Of Montreal

CH Lausanne Benaroyo, LazareUniversité De Lausanne

RO Iasi Astarastoae, VasileUniversitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie "Gr.T.Popa"

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Partners:

Contract No 036661: RISKBRIDGE

Coordinator:

Nederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Tno

Van der Vlies, Jaap E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:This proposal aims to develop an integrative risk governance model connecting risk assessment - management and -communication based on a resilience and discursive approach. The project takes: ?an open project architecture rather than a specific model as starting point; ?policy learning as the central mode of operation, allowing for input across different science fields, geographical boundaries and science-policy interfaces; ?cases related to complex risk fields where the agreement of risk government approaches is limited. ?An approach with six partners and 30 members (scientists and policymakers) The project is structured in three parts. In a preparatory phase the key partners exchange insights on risk governance practice, and transform this into a framework for risk governance learning. In the empirical work phase, six risk fields take centre stage. It concerns: Biotechnology/stem cells, Radioactive waste, Nanotechnology, Climate change, Sediments and Electromagnetic fields. For each risk field, a learning trajectory will be organized, in which 3 workshops form the focal points. Ws 1 focuses on learning about best practices across disciplines and participants within each risk field. Ws 2 ?designs? a best science-policy interface for each risk field. Ws 3 compares, analyzes and learns across risk fields resulting in an accepted governance model including transdisciplinary lessons and input from scientists and policy makers. In the integration phase the results from the workshops and risk fields will be combined an integrated in a report (book) recommending how to handle complex and emerging risks in the form of a process scheme approach. The results of the project are validated and disseminated in a conference on Risk governance. A ?Heritage? work package make sure concepts and particularly the created science-practitioner network, can be structurally liaised with and embedded in institutions such as IRGC or SRA.


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BE Brussels Craye, MatthieuCommission Of The European Communities, Directorate General Joint Research Centre (Jrc)

DE Stuttgart Renn, OrtwinDialogik Gemeinnuetzige Gesellschaft Fuer Kommunikations- Und Kooperationsforschung

NL Van der Vlies, JaapNederlandse Organisatie Voor Toegepast Natuurwetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Tno

FR Cachan Mays, ClaireInstitut Symlog De France

IT Gorizia De Marchi, BrunaIstituto Di Sociologia Internazionale Di Gorizia

UK Edinburgh Tait, JoyceThe University Of Edinburgh

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Partners:

Contract No 036670: MONGOLETHICS

Coordinator:

University Of Central Lancashire -

Ladikas, Miltos E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The main aim of the proposal is to introduce the concepts and issues surrounding ethics in science and technology in Mongolia and as a by product, in the wider region of South-East Asia. Mongolia, along with other neighbouring countries, is at a cross-road of economic transition while its well-educated scientific human base is faced with a host of new ethical issues in modern technologies and their applications that they are little prepared to deal with. The proposed workshop will provide a unique chance to analyse and debate these issues while learning from the experience gathered in Europe and elsewhere in developing economies. A group of experts representing a wide disciplinary and geographical experience related to the subject, will provide input in the process of kick-starting a national debate on ethics in science and technology in Mongolia. A main output of this debate will be concrete policy recommendations for an ethics in science action plan that could be included in the forthcoming Mongolian national science and technology strategy. The active participation in this debate of other South-East Asian countries will also form a starting point for similar debates in the wider region as well as similar national initiatives.


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UK Ladikas, MiltosUniversity Of Central Lancashire -

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Partners:

Contract No 036671: ESGI

Coordinator:

Fachhochschule Furtwangen

Busolt, Ulrike E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Within this SSA the gender impact on inventive activities of all 25 EU Member States within the time-span 2002 - 2004 will be investigated. The available knowledge base, which is very narrow up to now, indicates a comparatively low participation of women in inventive activities in relation to their participation in research and development. A complete study covering all 25 EU Member States is missing to this day.The method of the proposed project will be to use patents as an indicator for inventive activities. It includes the comparison of statistical data of the European Patent Office with statistical data of EUROSTAT, with the results of an online survey exploring the attitude of applicants (i.e. companies). The European Unions aim is to be the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world by the year 2010, therefore the full range of innovative and inventive potential of the society should be incorporated. The proposed project will deliver the missing knowledge base concerning the participation of women in inventive activities. The comparison of the different EU Member States will reveal efficient tools and political strategies to increase the contribution of women in invention and patent creation. With the proposed project we contribute to the EU gender mainstreaming policy and the goals of gender equality.The structure of the proposed project consists of two parallel parts: Statistic data analysis and online survey of applicants. These two parts merge into the last part of the project: The gender impact assessment of the inventive activities of all 25 EU Member States.


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Title European Study of Gender Aspects of Inventions- Statistical survey and analysis of gender impact on inventions -:


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DE Busolt, UlrikeFachhochschule Furtwangen

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Partners:

Contract No 036673: EUROWISTDOM

Coordinator:

Femtec Hochschul Karrierezentrum Fuer Frauen Berlin Gmbh

Lukoschat, Helga E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:One of the most powerful ways of presenting roles of women in science and engineering (SET) is through television. TV Drama in particular can present women scientists in human situations with which the public can identify, as well as painting an exciting picture of science. Such role and lifestyle models are much needed if more young women are to be attracted to careers in SET, and European culture generally is to reflect our rapidly changing world. EuroPAWS, the European TV drama Project in SET, carried out an EC supported action research project, ASSEND, and this EuroWistdom project builds on its recommendations.To achieve a breakthrough, a key step is to convince Europe?s TV writers and producers that many appealing scenarios can now be found in SET. The plan is to offer financial and intellectual incentives for leading writers and producers to take up SET settings and cast women in leading roles.Six grants of 7,000 Euros will be offered Europe-wide for the development of new drama treatments for TV series or feature length plays involving women in SET, suitable for a European audience. This sum has been tested in UK PAWS following the ASSEND experience and found effective. To attract writers and producers and publicise good themes in SET and the role of women, a major publicity initiative will be set up with a Launch event in Germany, where project co-ordinator FEMTEC focuses on Women into Engineering, and two major SET evenings for writers in France and Slovenia (featuring women in SET as tested in the UK). Europe?s Writers and Producers guilds will be mobilised via the project partner Euro-MEI, and Europe?s scientists by Euroscience, and networking opportunities pursued. The EuroPAWS and FEMTEC websites will carry writer-friendly promotion. Writers will also be partnered with scientists to advise them on the SET background in the writers? areas of interest. The project will be run by a proven consortium of TV and Science interests and co-ordinated


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Title European Women in Science TV Drama on Message:


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DE Lukoschat, HelgaFemtec Hochschul Karrierezentrum Fuer Frauen Berlin Gmbh

SI Ljubljana Honzak, LidijaAd Futura Znanstveno-Izobrazevalna Fundacija Republike Slovenije Javni Sklad

BE Bruxelles Wilson, JimEuropean Regional Organisation Of Union Network International - Media And Entretainment Sector

FR Strasbourg Selz, RaymondEuroscience - A European Association For The Promotion Of Science And Technology

UK London Millington, AndrewOmni Communications Ltd.

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Partners:

Contract No 036675: WONBIT

Coordinator:

Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini

Anna Simonazzi, Anna E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project Wonbit is aimed at organising a Conference on women in biotechnology, in order to produce specific recommendations for improving the situation of women working in the field, and for gaining more knowledge of biotechnology impact on life and environment that could facilitate women to suggest new rules and laws on these topics. A further aim is to promote a confrontation between women scientist and feminists in order to facilitate a dialogue between different cultures (humanistic and scientific), which often are on opposite positions. According to these goals a survey on the women presence in biotechnology (both in industry and in Academy) will be performed in order to provide figures on their positions. On the other side, the different feminist attitudes to biotech will be identified, in order to select appropriate speakers. Finally, the conference will be structured around four different areas, and in each of them women experts will be invited as lecturers. Space will be devoted also to short presentations by selected women according to the abstracts presented. A Scientific Committee (covering the biological, sociological and economical expertise) will be appointed from the beginning, to co-operate with the organizers on the theoretical aspects of the conference. After the conference, recommendations will be provided both for promoting women in biotech and to facilitate the dialogue with the feminist movement and society at large.


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IT Anna Simonazzi, AnnaFondazione Giacomo Brodolini

IT Roma Zucco, Maria FlaviaAssociazione Donne E Scienza

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Partners:

Contract No 036682: EUMENT-NET

Coordinator:

Universite De Fribourg

Fueger, Helen E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Proposal abstractThe project aims at strengthening the position of women scientists in academia and leading and decision-making positions, through the instrument of mentoring, by building up a network of Mentoring programmes supporting junior women scientists from various regions in the wider Europe, through the A.Exchange, among mentoring programmes, of experience and best practices in setting up and implementing mentoring programmes for high potential junior women scientists at local, regional and cross-national/transnational levels, and knowledge transfer at a wider European level;B.Definition of means and long-lasting structures of cooperation among mentoring programmes for high potential junior women scientists on a wider European level;C.Strengthening women?s impact on science decision-making and policy definition through mentoring and definition of standards for academic women scientists? support, by exchange of experiences and networking;D.Dissemination of best practices, guidelines and standards at institutional, national and European level.By coordinating mentoring programmes for women scientists, the strategic objective of the project is to contribute to increase gender equality and to improve the position of women in science in the wider Europe, to contribute to create an involving society and, as a result, to help structuring the European Research Area.


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BG Sofia SRETENOVA, NikolinaInstitute For Philosophical Research - Bulgarian Academy Of Sciences

DE Mannheim Hoeppel, Dagmar SabineUniversitaet Mannheim

CH Fueger, HelenUniversite De Fribourg

CH Bern Lask, SabineUniversität Bern

AT Wien Genetti, EviUniversität Wien

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Partners:

Contract No 036691: GENBENEFIT

Coordinator:

University Of Central Lancashire -

Schroeder, Doris E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Benefit sharing is an area of increasing international debate at the highest levels of policy making (WHO, WTO, WIPO). Despite the central significance of ethics in this context, ethical concerns have hardly been discussed nor researched in depth.

Benefit sharing occurs mainly in two areas:

- Human genetic banking for the purpose of pharmacogenomics or population genomics research (human genetic resources).

- Use of traditional knowledge from indigenous communities mainly by the pharmaceutical industry to develop new products (non-human genetic resources).

Researchers, specialists and stakeholders from the human and the non-human realm hardly ever have a chance to co-operate. This is particularly detrimental to those working in the human area, which lacks legally binding, international regulations already in existence for benefit sharing regarding plants, animals and micro-organisms (e.g. Convention on Biodiversity, 1992). It is therefore essential to create an international network of experts and stakeholders on benefit sharing from human and non-human areas to explore synergies and forward the benefit sharing debate for human genetic resources.

This project will establish an interdisciplinary team of ethicists, lawyers, economists, medical doctors, specialists in gender studies, representatives of indigenous communities and policy-advisors from five continents. The teams will study four paradigmatic international case studies (from South Africa, India, Iceland, and Kenya) to provide a profound state-of-the-art analysis for benefit sharing in the context of human and non-human resources.

Based on this comparative research, the main aim of this project is to promote policy developments by developing an "ethics health check" for benefit sharing agreements involving vulnerable groups and communities in the area of human genetics.


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Title Genomics and Benefit Sharing with Developing Countries - From Biodiversity to Human Genomics:


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FR Paris Fournier, VeroniqueAssistance Publique-Hopitaux De Paris - Centre D'Etique Clinique Cochin

IN New Delhi Chaturvedi, SachinResearch And Information System For Developing Countries

UK Schroeder, DorisUniversity Of Central Lancashire -

PH Diliman - Quezon City Castillo, FatimaUniversity Of The Philippines, Diliman

ZA Wits-Johannesburg Andanda, PamelaUniversity Of The Witwatersrand

LT Vilnius Gefenas, EugenijusVilniaus Universitetas

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Partners:

Contract No 036695: UNICAFE

Coordinator:

Tudomanyos Es Technologiai Alapitvany

Papp, Eszter E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The aim of the project is to carry out an innovative pilot survey to enhance existing knowledge on career patterns of female scientists at universities. The project will open up new perspectives for further in-depth work in the field by mapping the situation of female researchers in engineering and life sciences in seven universities in six countries in Europe with special regard to gender differences in research careers, critical areas where women are underrepresented, leading university positions, access to funding, mobility and work-life balance. Women face great difficulties in developing professional careers in equal opportunities to those of men in these sectors, especially regarding their proportion and representation at the higher levels of the hierarchical ladder. The project will examine and compare the situation of female researchers and decision makers. A methodology to map careers in university will be designed and tested in the partner institutions. The survey will involve PhD students, researchers and decision makers as well. Besides the collection of detailed statistics - which is missing at almost all involved universities - the consortium will conduct interviews with those female researchers who succeeded in doing a career in these areas of science in spite of the difficulties. The project will map not only the good practices but the bad ones as well in order to determine how the career of female researchers is set back in these areas. Furthermore it is one of the objectives of the project to draw the attention of the university managements to the importance of ensuring equal opportunities to women and men and the practice of gender mainstreaming as a policy of the European Union. The partner countries include two new member states (Hungary and Estonia), three old member states (Austria, Finland and Italy) and a candidate country (Turkey), so they provide an ideal coverage of circumstances available throughout Europe.


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HU Budapest Palasik, MariaBudapesti Muszaki Es Gazdasagtudomanyi Egyetem

TR Istanbul Saglamer, GulsunIstanbul Technical University

HU Papp, EszterTudomanyos Es Technologiai Alapitvany

AT Graz Auer, CarolinMedizinische Universitaet Graz

FI Oulu Sunnari, VappuOulun Yliopisto

HU Budapest Szántó, ZsuzsaSemmelweis Egyetem

IT Roma Cianca, ErnestinaUniversita Degli Studi Di Roma "Tor Vergata"

EE Tallinn Krispin, MadliTallinn University Of Technology

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Partners:

Contract No 036699: TandemPlus Idea

Coordinator:

National Accreditation Center For Continuing Vocational Training - Ekepis

Siamopoulos, DIMITRIS E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Women are underrepresented in the field of Science and Technology. Available statistics from the European Union shows that women today represent less than 30% of graduates in ICT programmes and hold fewer high-level academic positions than their male counterparts. Two significant underlying cauases for female exclusion in the field of SET are the pre existing stereotypes that reinforce male dominance in the workplace and secondly the lack or limited information of role models, who can provide accurate information about career paths and obstacles faced. The parthernship seeks to address the issue of 'choice' and low female participation in SET. Our target group is young women in their high school years, in the process of selecting a degree and career path. The project will focus on providing accurate information and present role models who can function as mentors to young women across Greece and the EU countries. Sustainable results will be ensured via the link to the Center for Documentation and Analysis for Life-Long Training, created by the coordinator-E.KE.PIS. Studies conducted by each participating country will select documentation on status-quo of women represented in SET, collect best practices and past projects experiences and present a comparative analysis. Furthermore the designed and developed IT information system will be used as a tool for internal and external dissemination and as the mean through which Role Model cases will be projected to the particular target group.Transnational partner meetings will facilitate exchange of information and progress of the project. The Website will facilitate communication and dissemination of results for the duration of the project. Finally, the Policy Paper will utilize the surveys and workshops' outputs providing instrumental guidance for policy improvements, encouraging female participation and continuing employment in SET careers.


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GR Siamopoulos, DIMITRISNational Accreditation Center For Continuing Vocational Training - Ekepis

EL Athens KARPODINI- DIMITRIADI, EFFROSSYNI

Evremathia Ae Educational Services

EL Athina Batra, ParaskeviHellenic Association Of University Women

SE Halmstad HANSSON, AGNETAHogskolan I Halmstad

DE Saarbruecken Zimmermann, VolkerImc Information Multimedia Communication Ag, Saarbruecken

SE Stockholm Johannesson, Christer EricKungliga Tekniska Hogskolan

NL Groningen Kaus, AngelikaNoorderpoort College

AT Wien Schwarz, MariaZentrum Fur Soziale Innovation

AT Wien Hanappi-Egger, EdeltraudWirtschaftsuniversitaet Wien

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Partners:

Contract No 036701: WIST

Coordinator:

University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Etzkowitz, Henry E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Women?s role in the interface professions between science and the economy is increasingly salient to achieve European objectives of enhancing the utilization of science in the economy. This four country project will construct some of the first measures of women?s participation and career advancement in TIE (Transfer, Incubation and Entrepreneurship) professions. We have designed a staged series of research tasks, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches, to produce valid statistics that can then be utilized on a broader scale. These indicators will complement and enhance existing measures of women?s participation in the SET professions.


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Title Women in Innovation, Science and Technology:


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DE Nuernberg Fuchs, StefanInstitut Fur Arbeitsmarkt- Und Berufsforschung Der Bundesagentur

RO Bucharest Banciu, DoinaNational Centre For Programme Management

UK Etzkowitz, HenryUniversity Of Newcastle Upon Tyne

FI Tampere Ylijoki, Oili-HelenaTampereen Yliopisto

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Partners:

Contract No 036708: MIDIR

Coordinator:

Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche

Ferri, Fernando E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Current risk management research and practice is fragmented by subject and by level of decision-making. Risks to our social fabric violate boundaries between nation states, government and communities. Trust is fundamental for risk interpretation of the public between "real" and "perceived" risks. Limitations of risk science, the importance and difficulty of maintaining trust, and the socio-political nature of risk mean that a new approach is required: More public participation in risk assessments and decision-making is needed in order to make the decision process more democratic, improve the relevance/quality of technical analysis and increase the legitimacy and public acceptance of political decisions. The main objective of MIDIR is to develop a resilience and risk governance concept based on existing research and an accompanying management tool. In this context, the material goal "resiliency" and the more procedural approach "risk governance will be combined through an interdisciplinary approach that defines a reasonable path (risk governance) towards the material goal of creating resilient communities. The new concept will be tested in the real decision-making settings of existing risk management systems by the example of two emerging risks with a high degree of uncertainty and ambiguity: risks related to criminals under hospital treatment order and risks related to health due to e-commerce. Implementing the new risk governance concept will test its applicability in praxis and lead to new, innovative knowledge about dealing with these risks in Europe. An accompanying management tool will monitor and evaluate the process over the whole project time providing detailed and comparable information about results. Bringing risk governance to policy and decision-making and other societal actors by networking and disseminating the new concept will complete the co-ordination activities.


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Title Multidimensional integrated risk governance:


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UK London Fourman, Clive MorelGaiasoft International Ltd

DE Dortmund Vossebuerger, PetraIku Gmbh

DE Mainz Scholten, BernhardMinisterium Für Arbeit, Soziales, Familie Und Gesundheit Des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz

IT Roma Noccioli, MarcoRegione Lazio

IT Ferri, FernandoConsiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche

DE Dortmund Greiving, StefanUniversität Dortmund

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Partners:

Contract No 036712: ADVANCE

Coordinator:

Donau-Universitaet Krems - Universitaet Fuer Weiterbildung

Siebenhandl, Karin E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:It has been shown that there are significant differences in the career paths of male and female scientists. The road towards a faculty position not only takes longer for women, there is also a significant portion of female candidates who drop out before reaching their goal, a phenomenon appropriately referred to as ?leaky pipeline'. The ADVANCE project addresses the issue of gender equality in science and research and intends to contribute to plugging the leaky pipeline by supporting female scientists in acquiring research and career management skills as well as tools that help them build up their careers. By providing expertise in structural and organisational aspects of scientific career promotion, by enhancing skills relevant in the scientific academic and industrial context and by experiencing a mentor-mentee relationship with senior researchers functioning as role models, female scientists will receive a broad repertoire of skills relevant for career development.The ADVANCE objectives will be reached through the following activities: 1.Systematic training provided within the frame of a Summer School in order to equip female researchers with the necessary skills at the respective stages of their careers (pre-, postdocs and beyond). ADVANCE will target especially scientists in natural sciences and technology, both in academia and in industrial research (Track 1). 2.Mentoring and Coaching Program (Track 2) will be developed within the frame of ADVANCE. This track will be one of the key factors in supporting female scientists in their career development both in academia and industrial research. 3.The Training and Mentoring Program will be amplified by supporting other organisations on a European level to build up similar training programs in their institutions. For this purpose "Transfer Models" based on the consortiums experience will be developed. All resources will be available free of charge for interested organisations.


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FI Helsinki Husu, LiisaHelsingin Yliopisto

BG Blagoevgrad Apostolov, GeorgiSouth-West University "Neofit Rilski"

AT Siebenhandl, KarinDonau-Universitaet Krems - Universitaet Fuer Weiterbildung

PL Lodz Sulowski, LukaszSpoleczna Wyzsza Szkola Przedsiebiorczosci I Zarzadzania W Lodzi

AT Klagenfurt Wächter, ChristineUniversitaet Klagenfurt

NL Utrecht Braidotti, RosiUniversiteit Utrecht

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Partners:

Contract No 036715: SET-ROUTES

Coordinator:

Europaisches Laboratorium Fuer Molekularbiologie - Embl

Willingale-Theune, Julia E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:SET-Routes aims to mobilise successful women in science, engineering and technology (SET) to go into schools and universities throughout Europe and beyond. These ambassadors will provide inspirational role models to rekindle young peoples? (especially girls) enthusiasm for science, encourage young women science graduates to pursue further studies and careers in SET, and help change the perceptions of women in science? in future generations of Europeans. This will be achieved through the launch of pan-European SET women ambassadors programme consisting of four tightly co-ordinated initiatives: a Start-up Conference, a Schools Programme, a Universities Programme and an Insight Lecture series. The low profile of women in science is exacerbated by the lack and invisibility of successful women scientists who could act as inspirational role models to attract and retain young women in scientific professions. By coming together to form a unique Consortium, three of the most renowned science organizations in Europe will provide thousands of pupils and students across Europe with direct access to an incomparable pool of some of Europe's best female scientists. These role models will represent disciplines ranging from biology to medical imaging and astronomy to robotics. As a launch pad?, the Start-up Conference will bring together stakeholders in women in science to examine the current state of affairs of women?s engagement in science, re-define hurdles and signpost ways forward, thus preparing the ambassadors for the schools and universities initiatives. The schools and universities initiatives will provide young people and stakeholders in education with insight into routes and job perspectives in SET, and information about particular growth areas within science. The series of three Insight Lectures presented by top women scientists will further dispel the stereotypes of women in science on a broader scale and produce innovative teaching material for European c


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Title A pan-European women ambassadors programme bringing role models to schools and universities to stimulate and mobilise girls and young women for studies and careers in SET

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DE Heidelberg Wallon, GerlindEuropean Molecular Biology Organization

CH Geneva 23 Landua, RolfEuropean Organization For Nuclear Research

DE Willingale-Theune, JuliaEuropaisches Laboratorium Fuer Molekularbiologie - Embl

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Partners:

Contract No 036719: DEEPEN

Coordinator:

University Of Durham

Macnaghten, Phil E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The DEEPEN project will establish an integrated understanding of the ethical issues posed by emerging nanotechnologies, develop methodological tools for engaging civil society and the nanoscience community in ethical reflection, and develop recommendations for incorporating ethical understanding into research practices and governance structures. Emerging nanotechnologies are developing the capacity to enhance human bodily and cognitive capacities. Such capacities have robust economic and social potential yet also raise ethical, social and environmental concerns. DEEPEN aims to integrate understanding of the ethical dilemmas posed by emerging nanotechnologies into the innovation trajectories of the technology itself. Such 'real-time' engagement will take place in five ways.First, we will develop a deepened ethical understanding of issues related to emerging nanotechnologies through an interdisciplinary approach utilising insights from philosophy, ethics, and social sciences. Second, we will develop ways to map de-facto ethics embedded in the world of nanoscience and technology actors, and on that basis develop ways of enhancing ethical reflexivity in the nanoscience and technology world. Third, we will instigate a programme of cross-European empirical research aimed at unravelling the ethical categories of lay people to ethical issues posed by emerging nanotechnologies. Fourth, we will organise new public fora where citizens, stakeholders, experts and decision-makers can develop common understandings of such dilemmas. And fifth, we will develop recommendations for integrating ethical reflection into nanoscience practice and into governance and regulatory processes.


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Title Deepening Ethical Engagement and Participation in EmergingNanotechnologies:


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PT Coimbra Arriscado Nunes, JoãoCentro De Estudos Sociais

DE Darmstadt Nordmann, AlfredTechnische Universität Darmstadt

UK Macnaghten, PhilUniversity Of Durham

NL Enschede Rip, ArieUniversiteit Twente

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Partners:

Contract No 036720: CARGO

Coordinator:

Karita Research Ab

Andersson, Kjell E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:We first compare three approaches to risk governance by using a number of example areas, we explore how risk governance can be made transparent to decision makers and the general public, and we arrive at recommendations for a comprehensive risk governance strategy. We communicate this with students and risk governance advisors at a summer school and with higher level policy makers at shorter meetings. The project will be performed by five Work Packages: 1) Risk informed decision making 2) Precaution and risk reduction 3) Risk deliberation 4) Summer school 5) Dialogue with end users. The first three represent three approaches to risk governance. Risk informed decision making is more based on quantitative assessments than the other two. The precaution and risk reduction approaches involve both qualitative (value ? laden and ethical) principles and more traditional risk assessment. The deliberative approach means that more of the risk governance is given to lay people taking their concerns and values into account. We study principles of the three approaches but also practical experiences. For example, the UK GM Nation project will give us much understanding of a deliberative and participative approach. Precaution and risk reduction will be studied using mostly examples from mobile telephone risk assessment and programmes for the cleaning up and remediation of chemically contaminated sites. The risk informed decision making approach will be studied using experiences from the energy production area. WP 4 is a summer school planned for 2007. We will feed the summer school with new substance and material for case studies. We shall then in WP 5 produce a guidance document for risk governance with policy advisers as the main target group. We will then arrange meetings in participating countries to meet with for example offices of science and technology assessment, to discuss our findings. We also initiate a standardisation process with CEN (the "European ISO").


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Title Comparison of approaches to risk governance:


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SE Andersson, KjellKarita Research Ab

SE Naelden Drottz Sjöberg, Britt-MarieBmd Research

BE Brussels Kirchsteiger, ChristianCommission Of The European Communities, Directorate General Joint Research Centre

UK Lancaster Szerszynski, BronislawLancaster University

SE Stockholm Soneryd, LindaStockholms Universitet

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Partners:

Contract No 036745: ETHICSCHOOL

Coordinator:

Malsch Technovaluation

Malsch, Neelina Hermina E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Ethics of science and technology is a hot item on the agenda of research policy makers especially in Europe and North America. In particular, the responsible development of emerging generic areas of research such as nanotechnology and converging technologies are a matter of concern for policy makers as well as leading research bodies. Young researchers must be trained in ethics of science. This project consists of a series of two training courses for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young researchers working in academia or industry, in the EU and associated states. The topics are: -ethical aspects of nanoscience and technology; -ethical aspects of converging technologies.


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Title Ethics of Emerging Technologies:


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NL Malsch, Neelina HerminaMalsch Technovaluation

NL Nijmegen Simons, EduardRadboud Universiteit Nijmegen


NL Enschede van der Meulen, BarendUniversiteit Twente

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Partners:

Contract No 036751: GENEBANC

Coordinator:

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Dierickx, Kris E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Biobanks are huge repositories of human biological specimens and have a strategic importance for genetic research, clinical care and future treatments. This research project aims to investigate the ethical, legal and social issues of three types of biobanks: classical banking, population banking and forensic DNA databases. The first objective of the research project is to study the issue of privacy and confidentiality. There are reasons to believe that an unquestioned transfer of the traditional concept of confidentiality to the three types of biobanking described may be problematic, and that the concept needs to be re-analysed in these new contexts. The second objective is to investigate the existing regulatory framework of biobanks across the EU and to focus on the collection and analysis of legislation and regulation regarding the establishment, management and functioning of classical, population and forensic biobanks. The analysis of existing legislation will also provide some suggestions for "best rules". The third objective is to investigate the ethical and policy issues related to forensic databases. In a post 9/11 era forensic genetic databases (i.e. crime, terrorism) generate many questions that have had no attention until now on a European level. The fourth objective is to investigate governance aspects of biobanks. The objective is to study the social, ethical, scientific-technological, and political-regulatory embedding of biobanks, to help the understanding of the ethical, socio-economic, scientific-technological and political implications of biobank development on the local and the national level, and in the transnational field and thereby to contribute to a better understanding of biobank governance. The results obtained within the different objectives described above will be of great use for the development of policy oriented recommendations concerning the organisation and management of the three kinds of genetic data and biobanks.


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Title Genetic bio and dataBanking: Confidentiality and protection of data. Towards a European harmonisation and policy.:


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HU Budapest Sandor, JuditBudapesti Kozep-Europai Egyetem Alapitvany

AT Wien Gottweis, HerbertUniversität Wien

NO Oslo Solbakk, Jan HelgeUniversitetet I Oslo

BE Dierickx, KrisKatholieke Universiteit Leuven

UK Leeds Shickle, DarrenUniversity Of Leeds

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Partners:

Contract No 036754: NANOCAP

Coordinator:

Ivam Uva B.V.

van Broekhuizen, Jacques Cornelis (called Pieter) E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Nanotechnology is a major growth area in research and industry. Applications of nanotechnology include advanced materials, textiles, prosthetic implants, food and drugs. Nanosizing products has many benefits. However, there is also a serious debate about the potential hazards of nano-particles (< 100 nm), when introduced into the environment and workplace. The NANOCAP CA is set up to deepen the understanding of environmental, occupational health and safety risks and ethical aspects of nanotechnology by organising a structured discussion between NGOs, academic researchers and other stakeholders. This CA will enable environmental NGOs and trade unions to participate in a debate on nanotechnology at European level. It will improve their understanding of this new technological field, and it will give them the opportunity to formulate their positions within their actual policy context supported by scientific input, to inform their members and the general public and to discuss the issues. NANOCAP will develop recommendations to enable public authorities to address the health, safety and environmental risk issues related to the rapid introduction of nanotechnology into society. At the same time it is the goal of this CA to give industry the tools to introduce a "responsible nanotechnology", i.e. to stimulate industrial and academic performers to focus on source reduction regarding nano-particles and to make risk assessment an important dimension in their work. NANOCAP is a consortium of 5 environmental NGOs, 5 trade unions and 5 universities that will hold a series of focused working conferences, in which a structured enhancement of stakeholder capacities is planned. The universities take care of scientific input for the conferences. NGOs and trade unions will bring in their preliminary positions after discussions with their members. A portfolio on ethical issues and a position concerning "responsible nanotechnology" will be prepared and actively disseminated.


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Title Nanotechnology Capacity Building NGOs:


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CA



DK Aarhus C Besenbacher, FlemmingAarhus Universitet

IE Dublin 2 Barry, FrankAmicus

LT Meijer, KirstinEuropean Environmental Bureau / Bureau Européen De L'Environnement

BE Bruxelles Musu, TonyEuropean Trade Union Institute For Research, Education, Health And Safety

NL Amsterdam van Veelen, WimFederatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging

DE Hamburg Lissner, LotharFreie Und Hansestadt Hamburg, Behörde Für Wissenschaft Und Forschung, Kooperationsstelle Hamburg

BE Leuven Nemery, BenoitKatholieke Universiteit Leuven

IT Milan Vicario, LorenzoLegambiente Lombardia Onlus

NL van Broekhuizen, Jacques Cornelis (called Pieter)

Ivam Uva B.V.

EL Athens Scoullos, MichaelMediterranean Information Office For Environment, Culture And Sustainable Development

AT Linz Kittel, GuentherPpm Forschung Und Beratung Arbeit Gesundheit Umwelt

LT Vilnius Dudutyte, ZitaPublic Institution Baltic Environmental Forum (Lith. Viesoji Istaiga Baltijos Aplinkos Forumas)

NL Utrecht Kinket, MireilleStichting Natuur En Milieu


NL Amsterdam Reijnders, LucasUniversiteit Van Amsterdam

UK Colchester Colbeck, IanUniversity Of Essex

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Partners:

Contract No 036768: ETHICTRANSPLANTATION

Coordinator:

Erasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

Kranenburg, Leonieke E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Our proposal concerns the organization of a European conference on ethical, legal and psychological aspects of organ transplantation. The aim of the conference is to establish a European platform in order to facilitate a common European policy. This initiative is aimed at ethicists, clinicians, psychologists, lawyers and policy makers in the field of organ transplantation. The conference will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands from 1-4 April 2007.Transplantation medicine is a rapidly evolving science. New technologies and transplantation programs raise questions about the ethical, legal and psychological implications of these developments. In various (new) countries within the European Union, these psychological, legal and ethical aspects are evolving in different ways. Because of this there are opportunities for better cooperation between countries. On the other hand, important pitfalls emerge, like unequal access to care. The purpose of this conference will therefore be to ensure the exchange of information and ideas between national research groups. A further aim is to establish a permanent international platform in order to formulate European guidelines and stimulate joint research efforts on ethics in organ transplantation. As non-medical aspects have become more prominent, such platform will help clinicians and policy makers to further optimize the existing organ transplantation programs. Topics to be addressed during the conference are divided into two main categories: living donation and transplantation, and post mortem donation and transplantation. A topic of interest in living donation is e.g. organ trafficking (commercialization, selling and buying of organs, both within and outside the EU). Topics of interest in post mortem donation include special allocation aspects: the establishment of European collaboration on organ exchange programs for organ allocation to special groups, such as highly immunized and pediatric patients.


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Title Organ transplantation: Ethical Legal and Psychological aspects. Towards a Common European Policy2007 Conference:


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NL Kranenburg, LeoniekeErasmus Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

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Partners:

Contract No 036774: TRANSGEN

Coordinator:

Kobenhavns Universitet

Christensen, Hilda Roemer E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Proposal abstract The SSA is intended to work up the knowledge base for future research and interventions in the FP7 by linking gender mainstreaming and the thematic area of transport. The aim is to develop gender mainstreaming in the field of transport as a research strategic and political approach and make it more sustainable and complying with overall EU aims of promoting equality between men and women in all its activities.Gender mainstreaming the thematic area of transport implies a focus on the following questions: - How can mainstreaming goals be ensured in relation to planning, production and decision-making processes in relation to transport? - How can gender mainstreaming be linked to current goals of greening and smarting the European transport systems?- How does gendered access and use of transport system affect the overall European goals of enhancing employment and competitiveness? The SSA will help to support the FP7 goal of transport benefiting the citizen and society in a broad and democratic sense and for the overall goal of enhancing sustainable developments and respect for the environment.The SSA meets the need for clarification and identification of new areas where gender specific actions might be taken. The SSA also fills out a gap in current European research strategic initiatives, where evaluations, assessments and actions are missing in the vital area of transport. The activities consist in both mapping of existing research as well as assessments of policy strategies, based on an expert workshop.All in all the SSA will act as kick off point for future interventions and interdisciplinary research networks. It will clarify and put into perspective current EU research programmes and equality policies and will provide the knowledge base for gender mainstreaming of future transport research that will qualify both areas.


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Title Gender Mainstreaming European Transport Research and Policies.Building the Knowledge Basis and mapping good practices.

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DK Christensen, Hilda RoemerKobenhavns Universitet

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Partners:

Contract No 036775: PRIVILEGED

Coordinator:

The University Of Sheffield

Townend, David E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:PRIVILEGED (Privacy in Law, Ethics and Genetic Data) will make recommendations for research practice and public policy-making, including regulatory options at the national and European level, to promote the optimal relation between research using genetic data and bio-banks and ethical interests in privacy. PRIVILEGED will identify, analyse and compare plural ethical, cultural, and social concepts of legitimate privacy interest engaged by research using genetic databases and bio-banks. It will articulate the relation between such concepts and the current regulation of research using genetic data and bio-banks. Describing areas of common understanding while also showing points of difference throughout the EU, EEA, NAS, Israel, Japan and Taiwan (the research area), PRIVILEGED will provide a comprehensive and systematic study of the inter-relationship between privacy interests and advances in genetic science and information technology within a diverse cultural and regulatory context. Assessment will be made of both the coherence and adequacy of existing regulation, in particular data protection, for the protection and promotion of both individual and group interests in privacy. PRIVILEGED will bring together experts in medicine, public health, philosophy, ethics, science and law from across the whole research area. A series of workshops, web-resources, national and comparative papers will be co-ordinated through three centres (Lithuania, Portugal and the UK) to address points of both potential conflict and synergy within and between the interests of science and privacy, individual and groups, and diverse cultures and fundamental ethical principles.


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PT Coimbra de Oliveira, GuilhermeCentro De Direito Biomedico - Faculdade De Direito Da Universidade De Coimbra

LT Vilnius Gefenas, EugenijusVilniaus Universitetas

UK Townend, DavidThe University Of Sheffield

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Partners:

Contract No 036783: HEALTHRESEARCHETHICS

Coordinator:

Council On Health Research For Development - Cohred

IJsselmuiden, Carel E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Health research is an essential public good. For progress in health, research is crucial and its importance is increasing. Budgets for health research increased globally more than 4-fold since 1990 and more of such research is multi-centre and interational in nature. In addition, although health research in developing countries is a small proportion, it is increasing rapidly. Europe contributes to this as well, specifically with its recently announced EDCTP programme.For research to be conducted and for the public to remain supportive of health research, there has to be a substantial trust between researchers and research sponsors, policy makers and the public. Guidelines for the ethical conduct of research are an essential instrument in building this trust. To address the complicated ethical dilemmas raised by international collaborative health research, the NIH Fogarty International Center and the World Health Organisation joined forces to bring together researcher, research decision makers, and ethicist from North and South in 1999 in the first Global Forum on Bioethics in Research. Since then, the partners have grown to include the MRC UK, Wellcome Trust, INSERM, Aga Khan University, University of Buenos Aires, COHRED, and others who joined for one or more conferences only.The organisation of the annual Fora alternated between partner institutions resulting in a discontinuity that reduces the impact of the Global Forum on Bioethics in Research. In addition, from the point of view of the European Community countries, there is no other platform where European and other ethical perspectives can be debated, and where a European voice can be developed and heard. To counter these obstacles, the partners in the Forum decided to establish a permanent Secretariat and asked the Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED) in eneva to host it.

This proposal concerns the establishment of a Secretariat for the GFBR, and covers the first 2 yrs.


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PK Karachi Bhutta, ZulfiqarAga Khan University

AR Buenos Aires Luna, FlorenciaFacultad Latinoamericana De Ciencias Sociales

CH IJsselmuiden, CarelCouncil On Health Research For Development - Cohred

FR Paris Lamas, EugeniaInstitut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Médicale

UK London Elliott, CatherineMedical Research Council

UK London Starling, BellaThe Wellcome Trust

CH Geneve Bouësseau, Marie-CharlotteWorld Health Organization

US Bethesda Hofman, Karen JoanneU.S National Institutes Of Health

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Partners:

Contract No 036788: BIONET

Coordinator:

London School Of Economics And Political Science

Rose, Nikolas E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Biological and biomedical research focussing upon the genetic modification of organisms, the genomics of disease susceptibility and on stem cells, and on therapeutic potential of genomic medicine and stem cells technologies, is a national, commercial and scientific priority in China and EU. Such research raises many challenges for ethical governance of scientific and medical practice, many of which have particular relevance to ensuring best practice in EU-China scientific collaborations. BIONETS will set up a sustainable network within and between China and Europe that can map the rationales for and practices of ethical governance of advanced biological and biomedical research in China, provide a platform for the development of comparative research on ethical governance in China and the EU, advance social scientific understanding of key bioethical issues, undertake training of researchers and practitioners in key issues, and inform policy and practice in the ethics of biomedical research in China and the EU with particular relevance for scientific collaboration. Workshops within China will bring together researchers, practitioners, ethicists, social scientists and policy makers to compile and evaluate research and evidence on contemporary policies and practices for the ethical governance of advanced biomedical research, and to explore key issues of the ethical regulation of contemporary biomedical research and to build capacity among participants. A Europe-China database on the ethical governance of research will be created. A European Chinese Expert Group on ethical governance of contemporary biomedical research will be established. The network will facilitate exchanges of personnel, research findings between Europe and China. Capacity building in both Europe and China is central to this project: though comparative analysis and dialogue to research and evaluate the regulation of biomedical research in China and in Europe.


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DE Mainz Hennig, WolfgangJohannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz

UK London Richardson, GenevraKing'S College London

DE Muenchen Unschuld, PaulLudwig Maximilians Universität München

IT Siena TELFORD, JOHNNovartis Vaccines And Diagnostics Srl

CN Beijing Zhai, XiaomeiPeking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy Of Medical Sciences

CN Beijing Yali Cong, YaliPeking University Health Science Centre

UK Falmer, Brighton Sleeboom, MargaretUniversity Of Sussex

CN Beijing Yang, HuanmingBeijing Genomics Institute - Chinese Academy Of Sciences

UK Oxford Bunnin, NicholasThe Chancellor, Masters And Scholars Of The University Of Oxford

CH Basel Rehmann-Sutter, ChristophUniversität Basel

AT Wien Gottweis, HerbertUniversity Of Vienna

PL Lodz Desperak, IzabelaUniwersytet Lodzki

DE Bonn Propping, PeterUniversitaetsklinikum Bonn Für Den Fachbereich Medizin Der Universität Bonn

UK Rose, NikolasLondon School Of Economics And Political Science

CN Changsha, Human Lu, GUANGXIUCentral South University

FR Paris MEMMI, DOMINIQUECentre National De Recherche Scientifique

NL Rotterdam Galjaard, HansErasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

CN Beijing QIU, RenzongInstitute Of Philosophy, Chinese Academy Of Social Science

DE Hamburg Doering, OleInstitut Fur Asienkunde

SI Ljubljana Salecl, RenataInstitut Za Kriminologijo Pri Pravni Fakulteti

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Partners:

Contract No 036806: FROM_GMP_TO_GBP

Coordinator:

France Biotech

De Francisco, Angelita E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project aims at improving understanding of bioethical issues by using the daily practices of biotechnology companies, to elaborate clear and independant positions based on regularly updated scientific and technological data. It will also contribute to include industry into the dialogue with the largest audiences. The project will involve European biotechnology companies together with Inserm, EuropaBio and France Biotech, which is the initiator of the Project.In this way, the project will privilege a multi-cultural approach of biomedical research and its applications, enriched by the increasing involvemement of the new European states in the biomedical research and their necessity to catch up with European standards.Biotechnology companies understand that their usual responsability to elaborate and anticipate the implications and possible impacts of their practices have to be shared with the very actors of these changes. The four main tasks of the programme are :1. Survey of daily bioethical practices of targeted European biotechnology companies2. Presentation of results and organisation of seminars with experts, regulatory agencies and policy-makers, patient organisations in the various countries involved in the project 3. Updating of bioethical guidelines for the industry and recommendations to European legislators4. Participating in stakeholders meetings and in the public dialogue in the various countries involved in the projectThe main aim of this programme is not only to propose solutions, but to develop a methodology of approaching ethic issues, mainly bioethics, in order to improve understanding and to develop recommendations. This methodology would apply to European societies in order to tackle the gaps and discrepancies that widen between science and society, between risk and perceived risk, between expected hopes and anticipated hopes.


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ES Madrid Barrero, JorgeAsociación Española De Bioempresas

EE Tartu Merirand, MaarikaEesti Biotehnoloogia Liit

FR De Francisco, AngelitaFrance Biotech

BE Brussels Farrelly, AdelineEuropabio - The European Association For Bioindustries

FR Paris Cambon-Thomsen, AnneInstitut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Médicale (Inserm)

SE Stockholm Sandlund, Per-ErikSwedenbio Service Ab

HU Szeged Urge, LaszloMagyar Biotechnológiai Szövetség

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Partners:

Contract No 042864: GAPP

Coordinator:


Petrelli, Nico E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:On the basis of recent studies, it clear that gender differences still exist in science in the EU; it is well known, for example, that girls are statistically less interested than boys in certain branches of science and technology. On a broader level, young people are losing contact with science and the number of science students in universities has decreased. The GAPP project will act on both levels by establishing an integrated process of qualitative research and developing new practices in science communication and education, to reach three well defined objectives:1. to understand the loss of interest from young people, particularly girls, in science and technology studies and careers by exploring differences in their perception of S&T professionals, while raising awareness among experts and stakeholders on this issue; 2. to implement social dialogue between the research community, teachers, students, parents and other social actors in order to identify main issues and expectations from these groups;3. to develop and test a range of practical activities (didactic activities, labs, stage, etc.) that go in the direction of overcoming gender differences and creating a connection between high school students and the professional worlds of science and technology. These aims will be achieved through a range of research instruments, participative procedures to deepen discussion and provide the opportunity to develop creative solutions and "pilot activities" to test the proposed practical solutions. Each phase will provide results that will be useful in themselves and also as a basis for the next step in activities. The overall process and outcomes will be assessed and published for the diffusion of findings and recommendations to take into account the gender dimension in science education and in career guidance. A final conference is foreseen in order to spread the results to policy makers and experts in Europe.


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DK Hellerup Laursen, SheenaCenter For Formidling Af Naturvidenskab Og Modern Teknologi (Fond)

PT Lisboa Lobo, MonicaCiencia Viva - Agencia Nacional Para A Cultura Cientifica E Tecnologica

NL Amsterdam Van den Bogaert, LeoNationaal Centrum Voor Wetenschap En Technologie

BE Bruxelles RETOUT, OLIVIERRoyal Belgian Institute Of Natural Sciences

IT Petrelli, NicoScuola Internazionale Superiore Di Studi Avanzati

PL Warszawa SINCZUCH, MarcinUniwersytet Warszawski

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Partners:

Contract No 042894: EFSUPS

Coordinator:

Wissenschaftsladen Bonn E.V.

Steinhaus, Norbert E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The EFSUPS proposal aims at the development of further vocational training for child minder and teachers at primary schools. This project will identify and evaluate existing information and already available training material to foster scientific understanding in kindergartens and primary schools based on the education for a sustainable development (ESD). It will focus on "soil" issues. EFSUPS intends to develop the cur-riculum, simple experiments and practical offers for nature experience. The EFSUPS project will consider gender-fair didactics. This applies also to the development of gender specific teaching material and experiments. With the development of the teaching materials explicit attention will be paid to avoid reproducing stereotypes. Training seminars for teachers and child minders will be included as well as a compilation and the supply of the necessary materials, devices and aids for soil examinations, planting and animal ob-servations and experiments. By the means of the prepared material, teachers guide and toolbox the experiments can be converted in every school garden or school green and, in addition, in a close natural environment of the school or kindergarten. The developed teachers' guide will be translated in English, German, French, Spanish, Romanian and Hungarian and made available by a website. The core dissemination of project results will be accompanied by the "Eurokids - the Ground Explorers", a working group formed by pupils from participating kindergartens and primary schools, exchanging their experiences in small articles, photo series or videos. The exchange of information on a school and pupil level gives the European dimension of soil problems an education oriented platform and fosters multidisciplinary and inter-cultural competences. Three national workshops - one in each participating country - support the dissemination of the results.


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DE Lemgo Brand, GabrieleFachhochschule Lippe Und Höxter (University Of Applied Sciences)

DE Steinhaus, NorbertWissenschaftsladen Bonn E.V.

HU Godollo Pataky, GyorgySzent Istvan Egyetem - St. Istvan University

RO Raducanu, DumitraUniversitatea Bacau

RO Bucuresti Stanescu, RodicaUniversitatea Politehnica Din Bucuresti

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Partners:

Contract No 042922: PARSEL

Coordinator:

Leibniz-Institut Fuer Die Paedagogik Der Naturwissenschaften An Der Universitaet Kiel

Graeber, Wolfgang E-mail : [email protected],de

Abstract:A European Commission concern, expressed in Europe needs more scientists (2004) states The poor image and the perceived irrelevance of school science impacts on students career aspirations the best we can do is to modernise the educational approach to science and technology education, make the school education through the context of science more acceptable to society, and enhance student and guardian awareness of career opportunities that relate to science, engineering and technology. The proposal identifies the characteristics of educational approaches that strive for relevance, student interest and meet the aspirations of society. Noting trends in the science education literature, especially those related to the thrust for scientific and technological literacy and a better appreciation of the nature of science and cognitive, personal and social gains needed, the project sets out to identify teaching materials that bring practices by teachers in school closer to the advances put forward in the literature. The project will: create a network community from those working in the field of developing teaching /learning materials; assemble notions of best practice from the diversity of considerations by partners; develop a model encompasses the range of philosophical consideration and approaches that lend themselves to a general develop of best practice materials; modify existing exemplars to reflect the model. Also, the project will: translate exemplar materials, test and disseminate these to teachers and other stakeholders; take steps to meet the need for teachers to take ownership of the model through adaptation of exemplars; evaluate the impact of this on teacher ownership of the model and student interest (paying particular attention to interest by girls). The project strives to make available alternative teaching materials to teachers to promote student interest of science in schools without alienating the teaching from the curriculum intentions.


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DE Kiel Gräber, WolfgangChristian-Albrechts-Universitaet Zu Kiel

PT Lisboa Galvao, CeciliaFaculdade De Ciencias Da Universidade De Lisboa

DE Graeber, WolfgangLeibniz-Institut Fuer Die Paedagogik Der Naturwissenschaften An Der Universitaet Kiel

DE Berlin Bolte, ClausFreie Universität Berlin

UK Hatfield Holbrook, JackInternational Council Of Associations For Science Education

SE Lund Szybek, PiotrLunds Universitet

DK Odense Michelsen, ClausSyddansk Universitet

IL Rehovot Hofstein, AviWeizmann Institute Of Science

EL Ioannina Tsaparlis, GeorgiosUniversity Of Ioannina

EE Tartu Rannikmae, MiiaTartu Uelikool

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Partners:

Contract No 042936: POPBL

Coordinator:

Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Krueger-Basener, Maria E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The interest of young people for science and technology is weak for an industrially and scientifically oriented country as Europe. A Consortium of - academic staff (all of them natural and technical scientists from an existing international network, that is engaged in didactical questions together for a longer time already) - governmental actors - schools of different types - industry representatives proposes a project that links the demand for science and technologies in industry and econ-omy via the universities to schools. In order to achieve this goal the following objectives will be followed: 1. An analysis is done to understand and compare the strengths and weaknesses of school science teaching practices and methods across six different countries in Europe. Special efforts are made to analyze the role of women in this field. 2. On the basis of this analysis a pilot project with project oriented teaching is launched to demonstrate a teaching method with high motivation of young people, especially women, for sciences. The cultural influences will be taken into account.The basic ideas how to proceed conceptually come from Fechner and Mach (Psycho-physik, sensationalism) and their scientific successors. The concept integrates (monism, holistic approach) the view of the surrounding world as constructed by the pupil with new scientific experiences introduced by project based learning. These influences of senses, of thinking and socratic discussion are brought to the pupil to remove antithesises by himself (historical genesis).


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DE Krueger-Basener, MariaFachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

DK Aalborg Rosenörn, TorbenAalborg Universitet

ES Aretxabaleta Etxeberria, Maria AranzazuArizmendi S. Cooperativa

DE Leipzig Mehlhorn, GerlindeBip-Kreativitätszentrum Gemeinnützige Gmbh

CZ Praha 6 Mann, HermanCeske Vysoke Uceni Technicke V Praze

RO Suceava Teodoreanu, MariaColegiul Tehnic Petru Musat

DK Bramming Nielsen, Ole KorsholmFriskolen I Bramming

RO Iasi Voinea, Liana-DoloresGrupul Scolar Ioan C. Stefanescu Iasi

CZ Prague 6 Hamhalterova, ZdenkaGymnazium Praha 6, Arabska 14

ES Eskoriatza Irigoras, Miren ArantzazuHumanitate Eta Hezkuntza Zientzien Fakultatea - Mondragon Unibertsitatea - Huhezi Koop

DE Aurich Hoop, Kai-DieterIntegrierte Gesamtschule Aurich West

FI Kalajoki Ojala, PaiviKalajoen Kaupunki

FI Kokkola Rukajarvi-Saarela, MaijaKeski-Pohjanmaan Ammattikorkeakouluosakeyhtiö

FI Kokkola Kansakangas, TeemuKokkolan Kaupunki

DE Hannover Hartung, BarbaraNiedersächsisches Ministerium Für Wissenschaft Und Kultur

ES Pasaia Etxaniz, MikelPasaia Lezo Lizeoa Irakaskuntza Kooperatiba Elkartea

RO Iasi RUSU, COSTACHETechnical University "Gh. Asachi" Of Iasi

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Partners:

Contract No 042938: FORM-IT

Coordinator:

Oesterreichisches Oekologie-Institut

Loibl, Marie Céline E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The consortium proposes a Specific Support Action for networking experts who work with and on new didactic concepts for science teaching. One of these new concepts is to systematically establish closer links between Schools and Universities. Such partnerships are considered to be innovative didactic models for developing the basic skills young people nowadays need for effective life long learning and for building scientific excellence. In many European countries initiatives have been started to facilitate partnerships between universities and schools. In some rare Member States such institutional collaboration is already promoted systematically through national programs and additional funding, a strategy for improving science teaching which is already common standard in the United States. The consortium of the SSA will assemble experienced partners from: · 5 Universities and research institutions, who have been practising school-university partnerships since many years (KTU, LSU, SSIS, JSI, AIAE) · 2 Ministries and foundations, supporting modern science teaching through promoting and funding institutional collaboration projects between schools and universities (BMBWK, RBF) · 5 Research partners specified on innovative didactic models and new learning arrangements, who have particular expertise in analysing impacts of school university collaboration (UZH, IPN, FUB, SLO, AEIAE - working in both fields: direct research collaboration with schools and research on SUPs as well) The overall objective of the project will be to develop a practical guideline for realising such partnerships, a joint policy paper, addressed to National and European decision makers within the educational system and a concept for preparing joint research on the issue within FP7 program.


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AT Wien Guenther, PfaffenwimmerBundesministerium Für Bildung, Wissenschaft Und Kultur, Reverat V/11C

DE Kiel Euler, ManfredChristian-Albrechts-Universität Zu Kiel

DE Berlin de Haan, GerhardFreie Universität Berlin

SI Ljubljana Tomaz, OgrinJozef Stefan Institute

AT Loibl, Marie CélineOesterreichisches Oekologie-Institut

LT Kaunas Anceviciene, Lena GertrudaKauno Technologijos Universitetas (Kaunas University Of Technology)

UK London Inman, SallyLondon South Bank University

NL Enschede Remmers, TonNational Institute For Curriculum Development - Slo

CH Zurich Kyburz-Graber, RegulaUniversität Zürich

IT Roma Mayer, MichelaUniversità Degli Studi Roma Tre - Scuola Di Specializzazione All'Insegnamento Secondario Del Lazio

DE Stuttgart Wünning, IngridRobert Bosch Stiftung Gmbh

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Partners:

Contract No 042941: UPDATE

Coordinator:

Jyvaeskylaen Yliopisto

Fadjukoff, Päivi E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project consortium has created a unique developmental approach for technology education: Compared to many other projects that have tried to involve girls in technology, the UPDATE approach includes a strong focus on early childhood and primary education, phases in which the attitudes are often formed. From this understanding, it is far too late to start to try rising the girls' interest at only at secondary or later stages. We are convinced that with new, improved technology education practices it is possible to make science and technology more attractive for young people, promote their interest, and encourage their critical ways of thinking. Several studies conducted by the EU (e.g., Eurostat 2004, Implementation of education #Amp; training 2010? work programme) demonstrate that women and girls are continuously dramatically underrepresented in science and technological education, areas, and jobs. This is highlighted in the Joint Interim Report Education and Training 2010? by the European Commission under domain of Maths, Science and Technology (MST). In particular, action was recommended in order to motivate young people, especially girls, to undertake scientific and technical studies and careers. Even in countries where gender imbalance is not a problem in the areas of mathematics and science, there is a marked imbalance when technology subjects are taken into account. Technology, where the science is put into action, is an area where the gender imbalance culminates, and therefore the focus of the UPDATE project. The UPDATE projects aim is threefold: 1) to examine why girls drop out from technology education at different stages of their education, 2) to create new ways and educational methods to make the image of technology and technological careers more attractive for both boys and girls, and 3) to promote, encourage and mobilise especially girls and young women for engineering and technology both as a career, and as active users of modern technology.


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EL Thessaloniki Karatzas, KostasAristotelio Panepistimio Thessalonikis

DE Dortmund Neuhäuser-Metternich, SylviaFachhochschule Dortmund

ES Barcelona Mas Castella, JordiFundació Catalana Per A La Recerca I La Innovació

EL Piraeus Spiliotopoulou, SofiaIdec S.A.

SK Bratislava Sedova, TatianaInstitute Of Philosophy At The Slovak Academy Of Sciences

FR Marseille Ginestié, JacquesInstitut Universitaire De Formation Des Maîtres De L'Academie D'Aix-Marseille

IT Ancona Pavisic, Cristina IsabelIstituto Regionale Di Ricerca Educativa Marche

DE Bielefeld Ruffer, CarmenKompetenzzentrum Technik, Diversity, Chancengleichheit E.V.

AT Vienna Hahn, ChristinePädagogische Akademie Des Bundes In Wien

EE Tallinn Soobik, MartTallinna Uliokool

FI Fadjukoff, PäiviJyvaeskylaen Yliopisto

ES Madrid Pintor Just, JesusUniversidad Complutense De Madrid

RO Iasi Balahur, DoinaUniversitatea Alexandru Ioan Cuza

RO Constantza Pomazan, Valentina MihaelaUniversitatea Ovidius Constantza

DE Mainz Liebert, Wolf-AndreasUniversität Koblenz-Landau

UK Glasgow Dakers, JohnUniversity Of Glasgow

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Partners:

Contract No 042942: MATERIALSCIENCE

Coordinator:

Panepistimio Kyprou

Constantinou, Constantinos E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project aims to create a mechanism for integrating the results of science education research in school teaching practice for 10-15 year olds in the domain of Properties of Materials. We propose to set up local working groups consisting of researchers and experienced science teachers with the remit to design, implement and evaluate teaching modules in the following areas: materials around us: everyday applications of metals, ceramics, plastics and composite materials; mechanical properties of composite materials; thermal insulators and their properties; electroluminescent materials; electromagnetic properties of materials; optical properties of materials and their application in telecommunications; chemical properties of materials. The modules will utilize existing modeling and simulation tools (such as, Insight, ThermoLab, Stagecast Creator, Coach, Modelus, Virtual Laboratories) in order to achieve teaching approaches that adhere to the principles of inquiry based science, active student engagement and collaborative learning. The modules will include activity sequences and specific instruments and procedures for the evaluation of learning outcomes. Student assessment will place emphasis on the transfer of acquired knowledge and skills in contexts that were previously unfamiliar to the students. An international steering committee of experts will monitor the process and will create generic guidelines for the design and evaluation of the modules. These generic guidelines will also serve as a useful template for exchanging examples of successful practice and transferring expertise from one educational system to another.


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Title University-school partnerships for the design and implementation of research-based ICT-enhanced modules on Material Properties.

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EL Thessaloniki Psillos, DemetrisAristotelio Panepistimio Thessalonikis

CY Constantinou, ConstantinosPanepistimio Kyprou

FI Helsinki Lavonen, JariHelsingin Yliopisto

IT Napoli Monroy, GabriellaUniversita Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico Ii

ES Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Valles) ROSER, PINTOUniversitat Autonoma De Barcelona

EL Florina KARIOTOGLOU, PETROSUniversity Of Western Macedonia

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Partners:

Contract No 044532: SWEETS

Coordinator:

Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University Of Greifswald

Hippler, Rainer E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Space weather (sw) is primarily an astronomical phenomenon due to the solar activity and cosmic rays but it's study is by nature interdisciplinary and encompasses various fields of physics, engineering and human activities. SW showed already significant effects like failures in satellite navigation (GPS), in telecommunication, or spacecraft losses, electricity cut off, pipeline corrosion, radiation risks on aircraft passengers and electronics. It will increase the impacts on every day life - like for instance on applications of Galileo satellite navigation. SW effects on terrestrial weather like global warming are studied, on long-term climate change and on biological systems has been conjectured. SWEETS will also demonstrate the beauty and significance of the Sun, solar activities, cosmic rays and space weather to Europe. The solar aspect of this phenomenon becomes known more and more to the public. However the other ones remain largely ignored despite of its great potential of interest for several scientific, commercial and security sectors all over Europe. Europe achieved significant capacities in the field of space weather as well as solar science and this should be presented in the public. SWEETS project aims to promoting and raising public awareness by means of 13 very attractive and high quality deliverables (sw mobile truck tour, CD-Rom, exhibitions, rocket & balloon campaign and others) during science weeks and festivals in 27 countries all over Europe. SWEETS consortium consists of 17 members. ESA, EU/ESF COST actions 724 & 296 and the International Heliophysical Year 2007 also support and cooperate with SWEETS activities. SWEETS is a continuation of a tradition of European collaboration on the 50th anniversary of International Geophysical Year (1957-2007). Insofar SWEETS also promotes European scientific excellence worldwide.


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DE Greifswald Jansen, Frank1A - First Applications For Space Weather Service, Research, Education And Culture

NO Andenes Gausa, MichaelAndoya Rocket Range As

AT Wien Nakamura, RumiAustrian Academy Of Sciences

AT Wien BECK, PeterAustrian Research Centres Gmbh - Arc

PT Porto Pires, Filipe Alexandre LopesCentro De Investigação Em Astronomia E Astrofísica Da Universidade Do Porto

DE Neustrelitz Denne, WilliDeutsche Tanzkompanie - Foundation For Tradional Dance In M-V

NL Noordwijk Glover, AlexandraEuropean Space Agency

LV Riga Ryabov, BorisInstitute Of Astronomy Of The University Of Latvia

SK Kosice Kudela, KarelInstitute Of Experimental Physics, Slovak Academy Of Sciences

BE Leuven Poedts, StefaanKatholieke Universiteit Leuven

DE Hippler, RainerErnst-Moritz-Arndt-University Of Greifswald

TR Ankara Tulunay, YurdanurMiddle East Technical University / Orta Dogu Teknik Universitesidepartment Of Aerospace Engineering

FR Paris Schmieder, BrigitteObservatoire De Paris

PL Warszawa Stanislawska, IwonaSpace Research Centre Polish Academy Of Sciences

DE Greifswald Kersten, HolgerSternwarte Greifswald E.V.

DE Greifswald Schwock, AlexanderTechnologiezentrum Fördergesellschaft Mbh Vorpommern

PL Szczecin Stelmach, JerzyUniversity Of Szczecin

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Partners:

Contract No 044540: WONDERS07

Coordinator:

European Science Events Association

Rebernik, Peter E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project is a EUROPEAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2006, under the title WONDERS. It uses the strengths, experiences and capacities of existing major European networks and institutions in the field of science communication like science weeks, science festivals, science days (EUSCEA) together with European science journalists (EUSJA) and the European Schoolnet (EUN) to bring Europeans to greater awareness for science, technology & the humanities and to stimulate dialogues between science and society. Activities of WONDERS will last for the whole year 2007 in nearly all of Europe, mainly with the CAROUSEL OF SCIENCE, which is an inter-European exchange of the best science presentations between 30 participating organisations. Each participating organisation receives and sends presentations and selects the best one - to be sent to the FINALS.During the whole year, pupils will come together with their teachers to work together in a special discussion game called DECIDE. Thereby they discuss in a structured manner important issues of science with the moderation of science journalists. WONDERS is launched and finalised at special events: A LAUNCH Event in Berlin, during the EU presidency of Germany in the 1st half of 2007, and a major FINALS Event with the best Activities of the CAROUSEL of Science, taking place in Lisbon, during the EU presidency of Portugal, end of 2007.WONDERS will motivate European science communicators to work together with the idea to continue this cooperation in coming years.


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BE Bruxelles Sarnow, KarlEun Partnership Aisbl

FR Strasbourg Palugyai, IstvánEuropean Union Of Science Journalists' Association

AT Rebernik, PeterEuropean Science Events Association

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Partners:

Contract No 044547: Discovery Days

Coordinator:



Abstract:The aim of the proposed project is to present the vision for the future operation of museums, science centres and thematic parks and to give to the wider public the opportunity to experience the new technological achievements during their visits in those places. A rich collection of examples of futuristic scenarios and visions will be presented and discussed in detail. These will offer a glimpse of a future in which visitors could explore worlds and cultures beyond their own, both in distance and time, as if they were there. The Discovery Days project intends to introduce several pan-European escalating science and cultural celebration initiatives, which will reach their peak during the European Science Week 2007. These initiatives will consist of two main categories of activities, (i) Realisation of 10 Discovery Days in several European Cities (Each Discovery Day includes demonstrations of advanced technological applications in real environments, workshops of specific subjects of general interest and special events focusing to young visitors of the museums and the science centres), (ii) An International three day Conference during the European Science Week 2007. Discovery Days project aims to demonstrate to visitors (especially young people) of museums and science centres the opportunities advanced technologies are offering in order to improve their experiences during the visit. The visitor will have the opportunity to experience the phenomena presented in their own terms, freely choosing what to attend to and interact with, depending on their prior knowledge, interest and expertise. An Integrated Publicity Campaign covering 28 European and other Countries will be implemented. At least 50,000 visitors (including the ?Virtual Visitors?)of science centres, parks and museums are estimated to get involved in the proposed activities while 300 participant will attend the three day International Conference as the Final event during the European Science Week 2007


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Title Discovery Days: Advanced Technology meets Science and Culture. Using advanced technological applications to improve visitors experience in museums, science centres and archaeological sites

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NL Den Haag Franche, CatherineAssociation Europeenne Des Expositions Scientifiques, Techniques Et Industrielles


AT Wien ZIstler, ElisabethBundesministerium Fuer Bildung, Wissenschaft Und Kultur

EL Pallini Sotiriou, SofoklisEllinogermaniki Agogi Sholi Panagea-Sava S.A.

BE Bruxelles Sarnow, MarioEun Partnership Aisbl

EL Athens Giannoulis, GeorgiosFoundation For The Heelenic World

FR Paris Calimas, FabienneGedeon Programmes Sa

FI Vantaa Salmi, HannuTiedekeskussaatio

EE Tallinn MOISTUS, KRISTELSa Tallinna Tehnika- Ja Teaduskeskus

IT Castelnuovo Bocca D'Adda Martinoli, MarioIcons Srl

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Partners:

Contract No 044566: MEYPS SC2

Coordinator:

Universite Des Sciences Et Technologies De Lille

LEBRUN, Nathalie E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Recognising the importance of promoting science and scientific culture in a transnational context, the scientists and the policymakers of the Nord - Pas de Calais Region and the French area of Belgium want to develop the science/society dialogue at the European level in order: - To increase the public awareness of scientific and technological advances and their societal impacts; - To encourage the participation of scientists, students and pupils in the promotion of scientific culture with the general public; - To favour the European mobility of pupils, students, scientists in a scientific cultural contribution.Taking advantage of the good experience, all the stakeholders (universities, engineer schools, research laboratories, schools, Scientific and Technical Culture Centres, Museums, Theatres, etc) improve the exchange of experiences and resources among organisers of the regional science festivals to enhance their European dimension and added value.Thanks to this mobilization, the programme of activities deal with many science sectors in popular places in city centres and through attractive supports (such as arts and theatre). These activities include: - Some scientific euro-competition at the secondary school level and the participation of the winners to festivals of science at the European level; - Artistic events done by pupils, students and artists promoting science through scientific theatres, spectacles, music, etc?; - Interactive and funny European workshop exhibitions involving pupils, students, researchers, engineers and technicians.In addition, this programme has already got the political support of many authorities. Between four and six other European countries participate and give feedback on the project. A European network on science communication is set up after the project


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Title European Mobility of Young People and Scientists in Scientific Culture Context:


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Domain : 6.A.SP1.1.1.7


BE Bruxelles MARAGE, PierreUniversité Libre De Bruxelles

FR LEBRUN, NathalieUniversite Des Sciences Et Technologies De Lille

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Partners:

Contract No 044594: PSX2

Coordinator:

Consiglio Dei Diritti Genetici Onlu S*Cdg

Merolla, Alberto E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The objectives of the project are to bring research closer to society and to increase the societal relevance of scientific research through the promotion of public participation in European research activities. PSx2 will create a dialogue between specialised Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and scientific actors that are engaged in the field of biotechnology research governance, in particular regarding GMOs, and can act as a bridge between the scientific world and the general public. The issue of novel biotechnologies is not only an expanding area of scientific research, but also provides a very important area for social experimentation in more active citizenship and a deeper involvement of the lay public in European research activities. To do this, PSx2 will establish a platform of ongoing exchange and collaboration between scientists and CSOs throughout the entire project and beyond. Efforts will be shown in the production of a Manual of Best Practices for a Participatory Science and a Scientific Participation gathering the best strategies to be carried out at European level so to enhance communication and work between research and society. The manual will have been written out of empirical and theoretical data coming from a specific survey carried out among European CSOs, and further discussion between social and scientific stakeholders (from and outside the project consortium). The manual of best practices will be compiled in English and will be translated into Spanish, French, German, Italian and Estonian so to stress its European value. The manual will eventually be proposed to national institutions and decision-makers for adoption. Furthermore, the manual of best practices is to be intended as an instrument to enforce European policy on the subject, but also as a valid tool for the structuring of the European Research Area as a whole.


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Title Participatory Science and Scientific Participation: The role of civil society organisations in decision making about novel developments in biotechnologies.

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FR Paris Deleage, EstelleComité De Recherche Et D'Information Indépendantes Sur Le Génie Génétique

IT Merolla, AlbertoConsiglio Dei Diritti Genetici Onlu S*Cdg

ES Madrid Pavone, VincenzoConsejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas

CH Munchenstein Lorch, AntjeEuropean Ngo Network On Genetic Engineering

UK Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire Mayer, SueGenewatch Uk

EE Tartu Pertshjonok, AnastasiaSa Eestimaa Looduse Fond (Estonian Fund For Nature)

IT Perugia Veronesi, FabioUniversità Di Perugia

DE Bremen Falke, JosefZentrum Für Europäische Rechtspolitick An Der Universität Bremen

FR Caen Séralini, Gilles-EricUniversité De Caen Basse Normandie

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Partners:

Contract No 044628: WINDFARM

Coordinator:

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

van den Berg, Godefridus Petrus (short: Frits) E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the perception of a wind farm by residents living nearby such a farm. A survey will be held among residents living within an approximately 2 km radius of modern wind farms in the Netherlands. The wind farms will be taken from a list of all Dutch wind farms with modern (#Amp;gt; 500 kW) wind turbines. All residential addresses in postal code areas satisfying the distance criterion will receive a survey questionnaire. Non-respondents will receive a reminder. The questionnaire will be similar to the one used in a recent Swedish study and have three parts: 1.standard questions on socio-economic status and health; 2.questions on the local living environment, including (sensitivity to) potential environmental nuisances; 3.questions on the perceived impact of wind turbines. For each address the distance to, the angular size of the nearest wind turbine and the maximum sound immission level due to the wind farm will be determined. The analysis of the survey results will yield information on the impact of a wind farm on local residents, with an emphasis on visual and noise impact and the possible interaction between both. The result will help in understanding to what degree a wind farm affects residents and what characteristics determine the impact. Also, the results will help in determining what mitigation measures may be effective in reducing local impact.


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Title Visual and acoustical impact of wind farms on residents:


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SE Goeteborg Pedersen, EjaGöteborg University

NL Groningen Bouma, JelteUniversity Medical Center Groningen

NL van den Berg, Godefridus Petrus (short: Frits)

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Partners:

Contract No 044645: InMoSion

Coordinator:

Panepistimio Thessalias

Ziliaskopoulos, Athanasios E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The overall aim of this project is to accommodate through a University based Science Shop (called InMoSion) to develop all necessary expertise and know-how for assisting communities with the deployment of an innovative transportation system to meet the mobility needs of elder and mobility challenged Europeans. The system will be a flexible, technologically advanced demand based paratransit system. The InMoSion project will be lead by the University of Thessaly in Volos, Greece and will support at first a Greek Capodistrian Municipality, the Municipality of Philippi, to deploy a paratransit system in order to enhance the mobility in the area. After that, the InMoSion project will help communities across Europe and elsewhere that want to investigate the potential deployment of such a demand based paratransit system. The Science Shop will develop all necessary know how through this initiative and will create a core group of students and researchers that can support free of charge communities through the whole process: from conception, feasibility analysis, needs analysis, requirements analysis, system design, yield management, deployment, evaluation and maintenance. It is a well known fact that Europeans are rapidly aging, mainly due to the low birthrate and the increase in people's lifespan; new technologically advanced and flexible transportation solutions must be developed in order to address their constantly growing mobility challenges. Older people are usually unable to drive but prefer to live in low-density suburban locations. The transportation systems in these areas are often quite inadequate, which creates serious mobility problems, especially for elderly and disabled people. Note here that while the elderly and disabled are the target customers for the proposed Science Shop, such a service may be expanded to any potential traveller in the future given that the system will be broadly available to meet their needs.


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Title Science Shop for Innovative Mobility Solutions for Mobility Challenged Europeans:


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EL Thermi-Thessaloniki AIFADOPOULOU, GEORGIACentre For Research And Technology Hellas / Hellenic Institute Of Transport

CY Nicosia Mouskos, KyriacosCtl Cyprus Transport Logistics Ltd

FR Paris Diab, YoussefEcole D'Ingenieurs De La Ville De Paris

TR Ankara Tuydes, HediyeMiddle East Technical University

GR Ziliaskopoulos, AthanasiosPanepistimio Thessalias

IT Bologna Ramazzotti, DoraSrm - Reti E Mobilita Spa

EL Krinides Tsoukalidis, YiannisMunicipality Of Philippi

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Partners:

Contract No 044665: CAPOIRA

Coordinator:

European Organization For Rare Diseases

Lynam, Shane E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project aims at addressing the needs of patient organisations (POs) in the health research sphere to foster their participation in research activities. In order to achieve this overarching goal, the project has two main objectives: 1) To develop a capacity-building module, ?Understanding clinical trial protocols?, with six sessions to be implemented in 3 EU Member States, as a pilot project that could be further extended to other Member States. The sessions aim at familiarising POs with the vocabulary, concepts and key issues of clinical research. The experimental module of these sessions has been developed in cooperation between EURORDIS and INSERM and successfully implemented in France. These capacity-building sessions will empower patient representatives and boost their informed participation into clinical research (public and private), as they will be involved as true partners in clinical trials. The sessions, open to POs for rare or common diseases, will be implemented and developed in cooperation between the national rare diseases alliance in Denmark, Italy and Spain, and the relevant national research institute partner in the EU-funded ECRIN project. 2) To organise a two-day European Workshop ?Gaining access to rare diseases research resources?: a pilot workshop aimed at increasing the capacities of patient representatives to understand the concepts, vocabulary, policies and instruments of health research activities at EU level, in order to be able to engage into EU funded research projects, maximise the use of existing research resources and act as catalysers for the development of research on their own disease. This will improve patient organisations participation in the rare diseases priority area of the EU 7th Framework Programme of R#Amp;D as partners, project coordinators, as well as evaluators. This will also lead to an enhanced capacity for POs to help identifying research needs and collaborate in setting research priorities.


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Title CApacity-building for Patient Organisations to participate in Research Activities:


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ES Sevilla Diaz Rubiales, SusanaFederación Española De Enfermedades Raras

FR Paris Donnet-Kamel, DominiqueInstitut National De La Santé Et De La Recherche Medicale

FR Lynam, ShaneEuropean Organization For Rare Diseases

DK Kobenhavn Jensen, LeneRare Disorders Denmark (Sjaeldne Diagnoser)

IT Roma Minelli, FlavioUniamo - Federazione Italiana Malattie Rare

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Partners:

Contract No 044671: VECTOR

Coordinator:

Ivam Uva B.V.

van Broekhuizen, Jaques Cornelis (called Pieter) E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The still growing urban traffic intensity in many European cities strongly stimulates bicycling as alternative way of transportation. In its own, bicycling is considered relatively fast, cheap, healthy and good for the environment. Unfortunately it can also be unhealthy as cyclists often suffer from intense exposure to traffic exhaust. However, the actual exposure level of the cyclist is not explicitly documented (the average air-concentration serves as indication) and communication about the hazards involved is limited. As a consequence, cyclist interest groups have a hard time pressing policy makers to take measures to reduce the exposure. VECTOR (Visualisation of the Exposure of Cyclists in Traffic on Roads) will improve this situation by assessing the actual exposure of cyclists throughout Europe (i.e. in NL, DE, HU and LT) and by using combined analysis/video-recording measurements to improve the awareness raising potential of the data. VECTOR will assess the exposure of cyclist by studying the fine particle air-concentration (PMx) at the position of the cyclist on its bicycle. Hereby, a so-called ?measurement bike? is used that was specially developed for such a purpose in a previous initiative by the Dutch Cyclists Association (the Fietsersbond). Combined with the state-of-the-art ?real time visualisation? (RTV) experience of the Kooperationsstelle (Germany), actual exposure videos will be made on the exposure in various traffic situations. These will subsequently be used to inform (local) authorities, cyclist interest groups and other stakeholders about the risks of exposure of cyclists to traffic exhaust. Especially also spreading knowledge about RTV as a tool to communicate science to society is an interesting added value of VECTOR. Close collaboration between the Vector consortium and universities will be realised by setting up a Virtual University in which an interdisciplinary student team will cooperate with social groups.


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Title Visualisation of the Exposure of Cyclists to Traffic on Roads:


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DE Bremen Huhn, RolandAllgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club (Bundesverband) E. V.

NL Utrecht Borgman, FrankFietsersbond

DE Hamburg Lissner, LotharFreie Und Hansestadt Hamburg, Behörde Für Wissenschaft Und Forschung, Kooperationsstelle Hamburg

HU Budapest László, JánosHungarian Cyclists Club

NL van Broekhuizen, Jaques Cornelis (called Pieter)

Ivam Uva B.V.

LT Klaipeda Wurft, FrankViesoji Istaiga "Du Ratai"

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Partners:

Contract No 044692: INRE

Coordinator:

Black Sea Regional Energy Centre

Nikolaev, Angel E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project goal is to support the collaboration of NGOs and research institutions from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and FYR Macedonia in the renewable energy field, with a special emphasis on the involvement of NGOs in the Seventh EU Framework Programme (FP7). The particular objectives of the proposed project are the following: 1. To identify and assess the NGOs research needs in the field of renewable energy. This will be achieved by: (i) identification and collection of information about all NGOs engaged with the promotion of renewable energy; (ii) identification and systemization of the information/research needs of these organizations; and (iii) assessment of the research needs in view of their importance, availability of information, and availability of research capacity and funding. 2. To identify the research areas in the field of renewable energy of a common interest for NGOs and research institutions. This objective includes: (i) collection of information about all relevant research institutions; (ii) assessment of the relevance of the priorities of the research institutions to NGO needs; (iii) assessment of the capacity of the research institutions to meet the research needs of NGOs; (iv) definition of research areas that both fall under the FP7 priorities and are of common interest for both research institutions and NGOs. 3. To promote FP7 to the researchers and NGOs and to help them identify particular proposal topics. This objective will be achieved through: (i) training of these stakeholders on FP7, including objectives and scope of FP7, rules for participation, instruments, etc; and (ii) discussions on the opportunities to submit particular proposals under FP7. 4. To disseminate information. This includes development of a handbook, webpage and e-mail dissemination to all relevant stakeholders.


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Title Involving NGOs in Renewable Energy Research:


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BG Sofia Toneva, AtanaskaAssociation Energy 21

RO Bucharest Tantareanu, CristianEnero-Centrul Promovarea Energiei Curate Si Eficiente In Romania

BG Nikolaev, AngelBlack Sea Regional Energy Centre

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Partners:

Contract No 044702: NewCom

Coordinator:

Dublin City University

Ronnie, Munck E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:This project will be an example of good practice in community led research in the Science Shop tradition. The work is being performed on behalf of Cáirde a non-governmental organisation committed to reducing health inequalities amongst ethnic minorities in Ireland. The study seeks to investigate mental health needs amongst migrants in Ireland, including identifying needs, use and up-take of services as well as patterns of service use and perceived barriers to access. It will provide a community driven perspective that will be used to inform the development and implementation of policy and practice in the field of mental health. Also, due to the historical lack of research on the mental health needs of migrants in Ireland, it will begin the process of filling a significant lacuna in both local and European knowledge of the conditions surrounding migrants mental health needs. This research will enable Cáirde to assess the capacities they need in order to respond to mental health inequalities amongst their target populations. It will provide experience for an early stage researcher in working with a community organisation on a question of public concern. It will provide a platform for the School of Nursing at Dublin City University to develop a programme of community- led research. It will also serve as a pioneering study for the Community Engagement Office at DCU that is currently establishing a Science Shop based on community knowledge exchange. Results will be widely disseminated as an example of good practice for community researchers in Ireland who may be setting up science shop type provision. The Science Shop at Queen?s University, Belfast which has extensive knowledge of community led research, will provide mentoring and support. Results will provide a tool for local community organisations to identify health inequality risks and to influence policy and service delivery.


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Title New Communities and Mental Health ? A Needs Analysis:


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IE Dublin Connolly, PatrickCairde

IE Ronnie, MunckDublin City University

UK Belfast Martin, EileenQueen'S University Belfast

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Partners:

Contract No 502494: Wir conference

Coordinator:

SCHLOCHTERMEIER, Andre E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:


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Title WIR- Conference. Speeding up Changes for Europe:


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3


SCHLOCHTERMEIER, Andre

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Partners:

Contract No 503282: Trustnet

Coordinator:

Mutadis Consultants Sarl

WALLAERT, VINCENT E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:


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Title The making of inclusive risk governance: TRUSTNET-IN-ACTION:


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CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.2


FR Fontenay Aux Roses SCHNEIDER, ThierryCentre D'Etudes Sur L'Evaluation De La Protection Dans Le Domaine Nucleaire

FR Paris Moreau, SylvieCentre National De La Recherche Scientifique

BE Brussels Funtowicz, SilvioCommission Of The European Communities - Directorate General Joint Research Centre

FR Lille LAVELLE, SylvainFederation Universitaire Et Polytechnique De Lille

UK London Verney, JohnHealth And Safety Executive

DE Bensheim Buettner, HannahInstitut Fuer Organisationskommunikation Gmbh

FR WALLAERT, VINCENTMutadis Consultants Sarl

FR Oloron Sainte-Marie Herve, DidierInstitution Patrimoniale Du Haut-Bearn/Syndicat Mixte Du Haut Bearn

FR Verneuil En Halatte SALVI, OlivierInstitut National De L'Environnement Industriel Et Des Risques

IT Gorizia De Marchi, BrunaIstituto Di Sociologia Internazionale Di Gorizia

NL Bilthoven Canton, HNational Institut For Public Health And The Environment

DE Stuttgart Pfenning, UweUniversitaet Stuttgart

BE Antwerpen Goorden, LieveUniversitaire Faculteiten Sint-Ignatius Antwerpen Vzw

NL Maastricht Kuypers, ChantalUniversiteit Maastricht

AT Wien Gazsó, AndréUniversity Of Vienna

UK London Thomson, CameronUniversity Of Westminster

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Partners:

Contract No 503316: Enwise Ethics

Coordinator:

GROO, Dora E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:


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Title Starting a Debate with Women scientists from Post- communist Countries on Ethical Issues:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1


HU GROO, Dora

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Partners:

Contract No 503539: Sacrimm

Coordinator:

Hellenic Center For Infectious Diseases Controll

VARELI, Maria E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:


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Title European Conference on Scientific Advice, Crisis management and media:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.2


EL Athens SHINOHORITOU, MariaMinistry Of Press And Mass Media

GR VARELI, MariaHellenic Center For Infectious Diseases Controll

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Partners:

Contract No 503762: NATAC

Coordinator:

Oesterreichische Akademie Der Wissenschaften

Bauböck, Rainer E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project will provide a comprehensive comparison of rules regulating the acquisition and loss of nationality in the EU Member States. This will be achieved by collecting information about current legislation and the development of nationality law since 1985, by analysing statistical data on naturalization, acquisition of nationality at birth, and loss or renunciation of nationality, and by investigating administrative practices in the implementation of nationality laws. The project will also examine statuses of quasi-citizenship for third country nationals that are granted in several Member States on the basis of long-term residence or to nationals of certain countries or ethnic background. Apart from providing country reports on these questions the project's main goal is to develop a systematic frame for comparing specific aspects in the regulation of nationality and citizenship across countries. The goal is to find out in which areas there are trends of long-term convergence or persistent divergence between Member States. This will serve as the basis for a broad evaluation of Member States policies in this area and for policy recommendations addressed to both Member State governments and the EU. The main focus for the evaluative part will be on the question how policies concerning the access to citizenship and nationality contribute to or hinder the integration of immigrants. Special emphasis will be laid on dual nationality and the assessment of the impact of recent policy changes towards broader toleration or restrictions in this matter.


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Title The acquisition of nationality in EU Member states: rules, practices and quantitative developments:


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STP

Domain : 6.A.SP1.1.2.1.0-2.5


AT Wien Waldrauch, HaraldEuropean Centre For Social Welfare Policy And Research

AT Bauböck, RainerOesterreichische Akademie Der Wissenschaften

NL Nijmegen Groenendijk, KeesStichting Katholieke Universiteit

DK Copenhagen Ersboll, EvaThe Danish Institute For Human Rights

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Partners:

Contract No 508865: SCHOOL FORESIGHT

Coordinator:



Abstract:The School-foresight proposal aims to realize different visions for the "intelligent school of tomorrow" unveiling, particularly to school students, new horizons that are created thanks to the contribution of scientific and technological achievements performed in the European Research Area. The visualisation of the "intelligent school of tomorrow" will be realised by focusing on two scientific and technological domains: a) new learning techniques and ICT technologies affecting learning process, methods and tools and b) ICT & eco-efficient technologies in intelligent school buildings affecting school as a physical entity. Experts will analyse and select the most suitable for demonstration relevant FP5 projects. Equally, Experts will adapt and popularise the scientific content based on young people perception abilities and the respective pedagogical principles. To prepare the information activities a detailed organisational plan and a diversified information material will be prepared. To accelerate early involvement of school students a School-foresight composition contest with subject "A vision for the school of 2020" will also be organised. 5 cities of Greece, Estonia, Romania, Bulgaria and Czech Republic will host a diversified Information Programme before, during and after the European Science Week 2004, including publicity, core, and closing events. 5 interactive exhibitions, debate workshops, a virtual 'classroom of tomorrow' comprising a synchronous collaborative lesson (of science and technology's impact on school education) will be used to achieve the project's objectives. Ai least 10,000 secondary school students of 5 European countries will participate in projects activities and interact with the most recent state-of-the-art S&T achievements. A quantitative and qualitative review of project's results and dissemination activities to 7 discrete target groups will conclude School-foresight project's activities.'


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Title Launching a Visionary Quest for the Intelligent School of Tomorrow on the basis of Relevant State-of-the-art Scientific and Technological Achievements

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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3



EE Tallinn AASMA, VIIVEAlfa-Omega Communications Ltd

EL Pallini SOTIRIOU, SOFOKLISEllinogermaniki Agogi S.A.

CZ Liberec 11 tbc, tbcGymnazium F.X. Saldy

RO Bucharest FARA, SILVIANSocietatea Comerciala Pentru Cercetare, Proiectare Si Productie De Echipamente Si Instalatii De Automatizare

BG Sofia STOYANOV, DIMITARTechnical University Of Sofia

SE Stockholm HANSSON, HENRIKStockholms Universitet

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Partners:

Contract No 508963: VENUS TRANSIT 2004

Coordinator:

European Southern Observatory - Eso European Organisation For Astronomical Research In The Southern Hemisphere

WEST, Richard Martin E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:On June 8, 2004, planet Venus will pass in front of the Sun. This event, a transit, is extremely rare - the last one occurred 121 years ago. Easily observable in Europe, it will most certainly generate unprecedented attention from the media and the public. This project aims at transforming curiosity into knowledge and interest in European science through large-scale pedagogic action, specially geared towards the importance of uncertainty in scientific observations, the leading European role in the discovery of extra-solar planets and the measure of the Universe. This project will set up a large international network of individuals (teachers, students, amateur astronomers, etc.), and institutions (planetariums, science centers, etc.). It will encourage them to participate in real-time measurements of one of the most fundamental astronomical parameters, the distance from the Earth to the Sun. It will explain the relation of this event to a current front-line research area, the search for extra-solar planets by the transit method; the only one, which, in the near future, will enable the discovery of Earth-size planets and thus possibly, alien habitable worlds. The project will promote international collaboration throughout Europe, and also in Africa and Asia, by observing the same rare celestial event, debating it via web and adding local observational contributions to a large, common database. The project is centred on the delivery of the detailed explanation in all European languages of all aspects (scientific, technical, historical etc.) of the event itself and its implication in the search for life, and on the involvement of media, teachers and amateur astronomers to ensure the highest return. The Internet will be the main vector of interaction. To emphasize the sociological importance of this event, a video contest will be launched. The project will be thoroughly evaluated in terms of impact and management in a Final Event during the Science Week.


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Title VENUS TRANSIT IN JUNE 2004: EXOPLANETS AND THE SIZE OF THE WORLD:


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SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1


CZ Ondrejov HEINZEL, PetrAstronomical Institute - Academy Of Sciences Of The Czech Republic

DE Garching WAGNER, FERNANDEuropean Association For Astronomy Education

DE WEST, Richard MartinEuropean Southern Observatory - Eso European Organisation For Astronomical Research In The Southern Hemisphere

FR Paris THUILLOT, WILLIAMObservatoire De Paris

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Partners:

Contract No 509027: EUROBOT

Coordinator:

Vm Group Sa

GOLDZAHL, Nocolas E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Le projet consiste à organiser et promouvoir une compétition européenne de robotique dont le lancement aura lieu lors de la semaine européenne de la science 2003 (présentation du règlement du concours et du jury). La coupe d'Europe de Robotique 2004 s'adresse aux étudiants européens, qui vont construire durant l'année universitaire 2003/2004, un robot en fonction du thème retenu pour le concours. La phase finale de la compétition se déroulera en mai 2004 en France, dans le cadre du festival ARTEC (Arts et Technologies). Elle rassemblera les équipes finalistes (3 par pays). La remise des prix sera effectuée pendant la semaine de la science 2004 lors d'une soirée d'exhibition (démonstration des robots gagnants et exposition d'applications robotiques par des entreprises). EUROBOT est un exemple concret de sensibilisation de la jeunesse à la science. La manifestation est organisée comme une compétition sportive et dispose d'un rayonnement médiatique qui dépasse largement la seule jeunesse universitaire : EUROBOT est diffusé en prime time sur la chaîne de TV nationale française M6 et toutes les télévisions européennes auront accès à la manifestation qui est libre de droits. Une couverture presse et radio est également prévue (plus de 100 articles de presse pour la dernière édition). Comme la Coupe de France de Robotique, devenue le premier événement étudiant de France (160 écoles d'ingénieurs et Universités), EUROBOT veut devenir une grande fête de la technologie européenne (en 2003: 22 pays participants dont 11 Etats membres et 34 Universités), élargir le nombre de pays participants et sortir de France (organisation itinérante). Il s'agira, en 2004, de la 7e édition d'EUROBOT. Le soutien de l'Union Européenne au projet EUROBOT, augmentera financièrement les capacités d'accueil des délégations étrangères, élargira la crédibilité européenne et internationale de la manifestation et renforcera la médiatisation auprès du oublie du#'


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Title Coupe d'Europe de robotique 2003/2004':


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2


FR GOLDZAHL, NocolasVm Group Sa

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Partners:

Contract No 509029: SHIELD

Coordinator:



Abstract:SHIELD project aims to demonstrate particularly to high-school students the (often not clearly visible) contribution of science and technology on the confrontation of the natural hazards and disasters that occur around the European continent. By presenting in a vivid and interactive manner the struggle between technology and natural phenomena through the eye of science: Today achievements versus challenges and threats of tomorrow (Forecasting natural hazards - preventing and mitigating natural disasters) the SHIELD project targets to promote an increased scientific culture to young citizens of Europe and highlight the importance of the european S&T research performed on the European Research Area. To achieve the aforementioned, an Integrated Information Programme will be implemented in 4 European countries (Greece, Poland, Estonia and Turkey). The programme will be divided into 3 stages: Publicity, core and closing events. The Publicity events will precede the execution of the core events and will aim at maximizing the publicity of the forthcoming stage. The core events will be executed during the European Science Week 2004 and will comprise mainly of an exhibition and a workshop per country. Finally, the closing events will include the continuation of the exhibition (for an additional week) and the dissemination of the results of the Information Programme. Interactivity in exhibitions will mainly be served through the tangible demonstration of related FP5 project's through micro scale simulators of natural disasters, demo versions, video show, virtual patterns, whereas young scientists will be used to interact and guide with the visiting school students in the exhibition venues. At least 8,000 high-school students of 4 European countries are expected to participate in projects activities. A quantitative and qualitative review of the project and specific dissemination activities to 7 discrete target groups will conclude SHIELD activities.'


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Title Launching an Educational Scientific Journey on Natural Hazards and Disasters - Exploring Today's Achievements, Future Challenges & Expectations with Respect to Forecast, Prevention and Mitigation'

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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3



EL Thessaloniki Pavlides, SpyrosAristoteleio Panepistimio Thessalonikis - Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

TR Ankara GOKCEOGLU, CANDANHacettepe University

EE Tallinn KALLAS, KRISTINAHill & Knowlton Eesti As

PL Krakow MISTUR, AGNIESZKAProgress And Business Foundation

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Partners:

Contract No 509052: FW-SCIENCE 2004

Coordinator:

Universidade Do Minho

MOTA, Manuel E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Two thirds of the Europeans consider that they are often poorly informed about science and technology and 45% feel they are neither interested nor informed, according to the results of the last Eurobarometer 'Europeans, science and technology', conducted by the EC and published in December 2001. The perception of science among young people is at the same level as among the public as a whole. The lack of interest of young people in scientific studies and careers is firstly attributed to "the lack of appeal of scientific studies" (60%), followed by the "difficulty of the subjects" (55%) and thirdly by the fact that "young people are not so interested in scientific subjects" (50%). The above survey also reveals that, among the Europeans, the Portuguese are the least informed about science and technology (73% feel not well informed; EU15: 61%). This fact is in agreement with recent sociological research data developed in Portugal (Costa et al., 2002). Therefore, a gap exists between science and society, particularly strong inside Portuguese society. This projects aims at raising public awareness of science by implementing initiatives particularly addressed to the Portuguese general public and school population. Efforts will also be done to assure a maximum participation of other European publics, mainly through Galician schools visits and virtual and interactive activities through the event web site. The project also aims to increase public knowledge of science applications and its influence on everyday life on Sciences and encourage young people to do training and a career in these areas. The current project proposal for the "FW-Science 2004" Initiative covers the following activities: Laboratory and Practical Workshops; Field Workshops; Poster Session; Debate Forum; Virtual interactive activities; Permanent exhibitions. The following main fields of Science will be covered: Biology, Geology, chemistry; Physics and Mathematics.'


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Title The Fascinating World of Science:


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Domain : 6.A.SP1.1.1.1


PT MOTA, ManuelUniversidade Do Minho

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Partners:

Contract No 509058: SUPERLIFE

Coordinator:

Budapesti Muszaki Es Gazdasagtudomanyi Egyetem

Vajda, István E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The objective of the project is to raise public awareness for European research activities on applied high temperature superconductivity (HTS) and to help citizens understand the impact of HTS devices on their lives. Some of the major benefits of HTS applications are: significant increased electric power quality, reduction of environmental pollution and more convenient and high speed ground transport. Magnetic levitation and transport, energy storage devices, water cleaning are possible with HTSs, even today. As a result, the application of superconducting, particularly HTS devices would provide competitive and sustainable new products for the industry, on the one hand, and would provide much comfort for the everyday life of the general public, on the other. In the worldwide competition for new products it is important that the European Union could secure a leading position and proper market share in the present and future superconducting market. By propagating the real potential of the high-tech emerging technology, the present project would help the European Community to achieve the above goal. For the promotion of market introduction of HTS devices, exhibitions, seminars and demonstrations of interactive demonstrator devices are planned to be performed. Exhibitions are for the general public as well as for school/university students, with special workshops for different target groups (schools, industry, SMEs). The main event will be held during the European Science & Technology Week, but coordinated national activities will encircle it. The expected results are the following: a series of demonstrators (small-size operating model devices) and exhibitions, bringing closer HTS applications to professionals as well as to the general public; obtaining experience on the European level of propagating HTS, including the availability of videos and CD-ROMs.


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Title Superconductivity in everyday life:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1


IL Beer Sheva Meerovich, VictorBen-Gurion University Of The Negev

FR Paris Raveau, BernardCentre National De La Recherche Scientifique

ES Madrid Obradors, Francesc XavierConsejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas

HU Budapest Varga, AttilaDiamond Congress Ltd.

DE Jena Gawalek, WolfgangInstitute Fuer Physikalische Hochtechnologie E.V.

HU Vajda, IstvánBudapesti Muszaki Es Gazdasagtudomanyi Egyetem

HU Erd Szalay, AndrásS-Metalltech 98 Materials Research And Development Ltd.

UK Oxford McCulloch, Malcolm DuncanThe Chancellor, Masters And Scholars Of The University Of Oxford

SE Malmo Sjunnesson, LarsSydkraft Ab

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Partners:

Contract No 509884: DATAWOMSCI

Coordinator:

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitaet Bonn

Schlüter, Almuthe E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Networks and databases are an important strategy to promote women in science and to increase the percentageof women in top positions in the scientific field. While there are projects covering networks, an internationalcooperation and linking of mostly national databases is still missing. The promotion of women scientists isurgently needed and databases are an effective means to achieve this. The study will result in presenting thebases to build up co-operations.It comprises three tasks concerning databases of women scientists:1. a structured coverage and an overview of databases,2. a feasibility study on the technical possibilities of linking databases,3. the development of criteria of quality and formulation of recommendations for building up new databases.In order to ensure the adequate participation of women scientists in the 6th Framework Programme and in thebuilding of the European Research Area, the internationalisation and collaboration of women scientist is urgentlyneeded. Databases are an effective means to achieve this aim.For databases to be used efficiently by women scientists and organisations, they have to meet certain criteria ofquality. A catalogue of relevant criteria for a high quality database will be presented as one of the results of thestudy. It will also include best practice examples for those countries wishing to build up new databases.The availability of recommendations, including a technical background, can also facilitate any plans for adatabase possibly accompanying the European Platform of Women Scientists in the future.


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Title Study on databases of women scientists:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3


CZ Praha 1 Cervinkova Salddova, Alice Katerina

Institute Of Sociology Of The Academy Of Sciences Of The Czech Republic

NO Oslo Bråten, BeretKilden/Information And Documentation Centre For Women'S Studies And Gender Research In Norway

FR Paris Carisey, MartineObservatoire Des Sciences Et Des Techniques

DE Schlüter, AlmutheRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitaet Bonn

DE Bremen Schelhowe, HeidiUniversity Of Bremen

UK London Glover, JudithUniversity Of Surrey Roehampton

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Partners:

Contract No 510151: FASTER

Coordinator:

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitaet Bonn

Lanzerath, Dirk E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:An adequate culture for ethical and legal judgment formation in science, research, technologies and their

applications can only be developed if those involved have access to reliable, comprehensive and up-to-date

information and adequate communication. Therefore there is a demand for an infrastructure to create a

systematic documentation, information and communication tool in the field of ethical issues in science, research

and technology (ASTER) including multilingual access to information e.g. on topical debates, legislation, codes

of conduct and contested issues taking place in the different European countries. The foundations for such a

system have already been laid in a number of projects funded by the 5th FP EU (esp. EURETHNET).

The feasibility study which is the object of this proposal will have to evaluate a new type of infrastructure which

covers not only the field of bioethics but the whole range of ethical issues in research and technology in Europe.

More specifically, the feasibility study will analyse the various areas concerned and will identify the potential

users and their specific needs including the NAS. It will scrutinise the existing networks and their information

resources including their demands to be connected with other networks in a network of networks. Therefore the

feasibility study will investigate and evaluate the various methods and techniques which ensure the structure and

management of the relevant knowledge and information content in relation to the thematic coverage, the

development of adequate communication links as well as the support for an appropriate integration of networks

and established institutional providers in the fields mentioned above. The result envisioned will provide criteria

and scenarios to establish and operate an ASTER serving the scientific community, politics and even the general

public. This will provide a European added value and a benefit for the European research area.


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Duration :

Title FEASIBILITY study for an ADVANCED SYSTEMATIC documentation, information and communication TOOL in the field of ETHICAL issues in science, RESEARCH and technology)

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Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


DE Goettingen Hennecke, ChristianeBereich Humanmedizin Der Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen (Medizinische Fakultaet Und Universitaetsklinikum)

DE Tuebingen Potthast, ThomasEberhard Karls-Universitaet Tuebingen

FR Paris Lamas, EugeniaInstitut National De La Sante Et De La Recherche Medicale

DE Lanzerath, DirkRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitaet Bonn

BE Leuven Van Steendam, GuidoInternational Forum For Biophilosopy

BE Leuven Gastmans, ChrisKatholieke Universiteit Leuven

BE Brussel VAN COUTER, YvesLoyens

NL Nijmegen Dekkers, WimStichting Katholieke Universiteit

UK Cardiff Gunning, JenniferUniversity Of Wales, Cardiff

UK Sheffield Townend, DavidUniversity Of Sheffield

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EE Tartu Sutrop, MargitTartu Ulikool

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Partners:

Contract No 510152: ESOF 2004

Coordinator:

Euroscience, A European Association For The Promotion Of Science And Technology

SELTZ, Raymond E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:


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Title Euroscience Open Forum 2004 Highlighting Science, Technology, and Innovation in Europe:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3


UK London Mittelstrass, JurgenAcademia Europaea

BE Bruxelles Meyer, Dagmar MichaelaAssociation Des Boursiers Marie Curie (Aisbl)

BE Bruxelles Wilson, LesleyAssociation Europeenne De L'Universite

BE Brussels Staveloz, WalterAssociation Europeenne Des Expositions Scientifiques, Industrielles Et Techniques

FR SELTZ, RaymondEuroscience, A European Association For The Promotion Of Science And Technology

UK London Nelson, JillBritish Association For The Advancement Of Science

DE Heidelberg Moore, AndrewEuropean Molecular Biology Organisation

BE Brussels Messina, PieroEuropean Association Of Research Managers And Administratros

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Partners:

Contract No 510235: ETHICALTRACEABILITY

Coordinator:

Ministry Of Press And Mass Media

Kemp, Peter E-mail : [email protected] - [email protected]

Abstract:The main objective of the project is to develop the concept of food ethical traceability as the basis for consumersinformed choice. This will be done by:

- Mapping relevant food ethical issues (philosophically and sociologically) for the consumers, producers andretailers- Investigating how food ethical issues can be developed and used within food producing companies andretailers to assure effective communication strategies and the informed choice by consumers.

The project consists of four parts:A. Ethical Traceability: the Basic Frame of Food Ethics: mapping philosophical concepts relevant for the commonfood ethical concerns. Selected concepts and principles will be investigated within the context of food production.B. Sociological Investigation and Description of the Consumers'and Producers'Needs/Wishes for InformationConcerning Food Ethical Issues: The design of the empirical study will reflect selected theoretical andphilosophical perspectives from part A. This will be examined by case studies.C. Documentation on Food Ethical Principles and Concepts of Traceability in EU: documentation of existingethical principles in the food area and scientific articles, legislation, ethical policies of companies and othermaterials on food ethical issues, traceability etc.D. Knowledge Management and Communication Strategies on Food Ethics: how should food ethical issues becommunicated by producers and retailers in order to respect the informed choice of the consumers.'


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Title Ethical Traceability and Informed Choice in Food Ethical Issues:


Type :


STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


DK Kemp, PeterMinistry Of Press And Mass Media

BE Hansen, Lone FalsigAcore (Branch Of Acore Bvba, Belgium)

UK Lang, TimCity University

IT Iervolino, DominicoDipartimento Di Filosofia, Università Degli Studi De Napoli "Frederico Ii"

GR Kabourakis, EmmanouilNational Agricultural Research Foundation

NL Korthals, MichielWageningen University

DK Alting, LeoThe Technical University Of Denmark

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Partners:

Contract No 510238: COB

Coordinator:

Felt, Ulrike E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:This project is to investigate the influence the European public and the biomedical science exert on each other.This bio-political relationship will be examined by analysing the variety of important concepts such as 'identity','citizenship', and 'integrity of human body' and to what extent biomédical science interacts with them. Thesignificance of this interaction will be examined in two dimensions: 1. opportunities of participation andgovernance of medicine and 2. cultural plurality and diversity of public preferences towards biomedicine(esp. genetic testing & transplantation medicine).The cross-cultural comparative investigations will be done in an interdisciplinary team from 8 different countriesin Northern, Southern, Western and Eastern Europe. Empirical data of lay people and patients attitudestowards participation and cultural aspects of biomedicine will be recorded by focus group discussions, interviewsand ethnographic studies. The analysis is organised in three sub-projects:A) The forms of medicalisation and geneticisation and their interaction with concepts of 'body', 'health',and 'identity' B)Ethical reflection on cultural diversity, governance and participation.C)The interference between public understanding of science and participation/governance in cultural contexts.The synopsis of these sub-projects will clarify:1.How governance of science and medico-ethical standards in Europe can be harmonised with cultural varietyand multitude of preferences.2.How and to what extent lay people and patients should participate in decision processes in health care andmedical institution.3.The role the various actors, stake holders, lay people, scientists and policy makers could play in Europeangovernance of science and clinical research.The results contain recommendations for policy makers and will be disseminated by public presentations, internet and publications.'


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Duration :

Title Challenges of Biomedicine - Socio-cultural contexts, European governance and Bioethics:


Type :


STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


DE Goettingen Schicktanz, SilkeBereich Humanmedizin Der Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen

AT Felt, Ulrike

CY Nicosia Anastasiadou, ViolettaHospital Archbishop Makarios Iii

DE Berlin Beck, StefanHumboldt Universitaet Zu Berlin

NL Wassenaar Putnina, AivitaLatvijas Universitate

SE Lund Lundin, SusanneLunds Universitet

FR Masseran, AnneUniversite De Nancy 2

UK Leeds Shickle, DarrenUniversity Of Leeds

NL Düwell, MarcusUniversiteit Utrecht

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Partners:

Contract No 510239: PROPEUR

Coordinator:

Dr. Joachim Shilling Recycling Und Entsorgungstechnik*

Dickenson, Professor Donna E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The overall project objective is to compile and analyse new approaches in ethics and law to tangible and intangible property in the human genome, plant genomes in relation to biodiversity and sustainable development, food technologies, and the information society. Commod if ¡cation and biotechnological advances in these areas of applied science are widely thought to be racing ahead of ethical understanding and legal regulation. However, there are also a number of innovative models in the research literature for rectifying this concern, although they are not always widely known. The project aims to compile existing and proposed modes of regulating these cross-cutting instances of commodification, across five FP6 thematic priorities-analysing and critiquing them with academic and user audiences, and disseminating models of best practice. The partnership comprises 10 members in a pyramidal structure. The lead partners (CSGE) will co-ordinate the network. The remaining institutions are divided into four sets of country pairs, so that pair 1 has primary responsibility for tangible and intangible property in genomics, pair 2 for copyright and the information society, pair 3 for plant/animal genome patents and biodiversity, and pair 4 for property in tissue. Following an initial workshop at which the relevant new regulatory models for each subject pair will be decided, in a bottom-up fashion, the partner pairs will organise two international workshops for their topic area, to critique and further develop new models for property regulation in those areas. A final large conference brings all this activity together. In addition to workshop reports, the project deliverables will also include a website, journal/book publications and guidelines for regulation of property in these rapidly developing areas. Dissemination of results and deliverables will be enhanced by partners' memberships of national, European and international regulatory and policy-making bodies'


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Title Property Regulation in European Science, Ethics and Law:


Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


DE Goettingen Wiesemann, ClaudiaBereich Humanmedizin Der Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen (Medizinische Fakultaet Und Universitaetsklinikum)

FR Suresnes Wiesing, UrbanEberhard Karls-Universitaet Tuebingen

UK Dickenson, Professor DonnaDr. Joachim Shilling Recycling Und Entsorgungstechnik*

FR Paris tbc, tbcInternational Association Law, Ethics, Science

UK Lancaster Fox, YvonneLancaster University

SE Lund Hermeren, GoranLunds Universitet

BG Sofia Petkov, Krassimir AntonovSofijski Universitet Kliment Ochridski

UK Stirling Emaldi Cirion, AitziberUniversidad De Deusto

SK Sykora, PeterUniverzita Sv Cyrila A Metoda V Trnave

UK London Sykora, PeterUniverzita Komenskeho

ES Leioa Bizkaia Alkorta Idiakez, ItziarUniversidad Del Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

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Partners:

Contract No 510247: EU-RECA

Coordinator:

The University Of Manchester

Harris, John M. E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:This project will investigate a still unresolved question that cuts across all areas of research involving human beings: "When should an activity count as research?" The answer to this question is important because classifying an activity as research will sometimes mean that stricter ethical and legal regulations apply but in other circumstances mean that the it becomes exempt from certain rules and regulations. It is therefore crucial that we are able to define criteria for classifying an activity as research The question about the definition of research has so far mainly been discussed within biomedicine, but it occurs in a large number of research areas. It will become increasingly important as research ethics regulations are expanded to cover other areas than biomedicine, and data protection legislation is enacted and enforced. In this project we will therefore analyse case-studies from five areas: biomedicine, IT, social sciences, databases and biobanks in order to achieve the following scientific objectives: 1. An exhaustive philosophical analysis of the research concept 2. An exhaustive legal analysis of the use of the research concept in European and national legislation and regulation 3. An exhaustive analysis of the philosophical and legal problems in defining an activity as "research" according to a) its aims, b) the intentions of those who plan and conduct it, c) the products flowing from it, d) the intended use of its results, e) the context in which it is performed, or the institutions or persons performing it, f) its impact on the persons participating, g) the views of the persons participating. 4. An account of the specific problems in applying a research / non-research distinction in the area of databases and biobanks. 5. An account of which criteria are most suitable as the basis for the research / non-research distinction in the regulation of different scientific areas.


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Duration :

Title European Project on delimiting the research concept and research activities:


Type :


STP

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


DK Aalborg Oehrstroem, PeterAalborg University

UK Harris, John M.The University Of Manchester

FR Paris Hirsch, EmmanuelAssistance Publique - Hopitaux De Paris

NL Rotterdam de Beaufort, InezErasmus Medical Center Rotterdam

DK Kobenhavn Hartlev, MetteKobenhavns Universitet

DE Bonn Honnefelder, LudgerRheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitaet Bonn

ES Leioa Bizkaia Romeo-Casabona, Carlos MUniversidad Del Pais Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea

LT Vilnius Gefenas, EugenijusVilnius University

UK Leeds Cave, EmmaUniversity Of Leeds

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Partners:

Contract No 510295: ERA-GENDER

Coordinator:

Universita Degli Studi Roma Tre

Cantù, Francesca E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The issue of women and science is at the core of the European Research Area. The under representation ofwomen in science is hindering the full realisation of the ERA's potential and the achievement of the Lisbonobjectives. The project aims at implementing the policy debate at national, cross-national and European leveland developing synergies between Members States and Associated States to boost gender equality in research.The objective is to organise a Conference (Women in Science: Mainstreaming gender equality in the EuropeanResearch Area, Rome, 3rd December 2003) with the sponsorship of the Italian EU Presidency to maximise theEuropean added-value. The event will include the Ninth Meeting of the Helsinki Group (on purpose jointlyplanned in Rome, 4th-5th December 2003) as an integrant part. The Conference focus will be on encouragingco-ordinated approaches: exchanging experiences and good practice, transferring know-how, comparing andevaluating existing policy measures. The starting point is building upon the work of the Helsinki Group onWomen and Science. This objective should be reached by addressing three main topics: the presence and roleof women in science (through a compared analysis of available statistics and appropriate indicators), theidentification of the know-how to form gender competencies (in relation to both the promotion of specific newtraining areas and the introduction of gender aspect within traditional disciplines), the visibility of womenresearchers (women's participation to scientific information and public understanding of science, fostering abetter and tighter interaction between the media and female scientists). The final point is the adoption of aconclusive paper identifying key issues and policies, best practice and new tools as a contribute to the HelsinkiGroup Work Plan in order to build a consensus for future action and also as a starting point towards a newpartnership for further#'


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Duration :

Title Women in Science: Mainstreaming gender equality in the European Research Area:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3


IT Cantù, FrancescaUniversita Degli Studi Roma Tre

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Partners:

Contract No 510636: PATH

Coordinator:

The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute

Kenyon, Wendy E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:It has been widely recognised within academic and policy circles that deliberation of science-based issues and formulation of policy is no longer the exclusive realm of politicians and experts. In order to develop robust, transparent and effective policies new participatory structures for involving a wide range of actors and the public are urgently required. The PATH project will form a network bringing together academics, practitioners,policy-makers and stakeholders to exchange knowledge and develop future directions for the involvement of society in the deliberation of science-based policy issues. The project will focus specifically on two persistent challenges: scale and representation. To date, participatory processes have largely been used at a local scale. However, many policy challenges are relevant to a regional or international scale and hence guidance on how participatory processes can be scaled-up is a pertinent issue. Of key concern in such processes is how best to represent a diverse and diffuse public as well as 'silent voices' (e.g. children, future generations). These two cross-cutting themes of representation and scale will be explored at a generic level, and via three case study areas, namely: genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture, biodiversity conservation and nanotechnology. Information exchange and development of innovative future directions will be achieved through an international workshop focusing on issues of representation and scale, and an international conference which aims to integrate elements of best practice in science-based policy deliberation and sketch out future directions with regard to the three case study areas. Project outcomes will be disseminated to academic and non-academic audiences through policy briefs, conference proceedings, journal articles, reports and the project website.


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Title Participatory Approaches in Science and Technology:


Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.1


NO Aas Vatn, ArildAgricultural University Of Norway

UK Lancaster O'Neill, JohnLancaster University

UK Kenyon, WendyThe Macaulay Land Use Research Institute

DK Koebenhavn K/Copenhaegen Zurita, LauraThe Danish Board Of Technology

DE Leipzig Rauschmayer, FelixUfz - Umweltforschungszentrum Leipzig-Halle Gmbh

IT Roma Bonnes, MiriliaUniversita Degli Studi Di Roma "La Sapienza"

ES Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Valles) Van den Hove, SybilleUniversitat Autonoma De Barcelona

DE Stuttgart Renn, OrtwinUniversitaet Stuttgart

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Partners:

Contract No 511114: CISCI

Coordinator:

Technische Universitaet Wien

Oberhummer, Heinz E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project Cinema and Science (CISCI) is an undertaking to help to raise interest and to improve public understanding of science in the young generation. The primary target groups are European teachers and their pupils in schools. CISCI combines the most popular media among the young generation, namely movies and the Internet, to help to raise the attractiveness of science at schools, to counteract the widely spread misconceptions arising from pseudo-science as well as to raise the pupils' awareness and sensibility of gender-biased representations and public ethical and risk concerns related to science and scientific achievements. CISCI will be available on web-based platforms containing about 160 scientifically relevant and interesting movie clips each about 1-3 minutes long from documentaries and popular movies together with related didactical scientific descriptions, commentaries and explanations at a basic (pupils older than 10 yrs) and advanced level (pupils older than 14 yrs) for schools matched to the respective national curricula, and scientific explanations dedicated to the teacher. The content unit is supplemented by multimedia like animations and virtual reality worlds and contains interactive elements. The platforms contain also communication features, search functions, and an online-journal about science aspects in actual movies. CISCI will be implemented and disseminated through the websites of the CISCI-partners and educational portals or websites of teachers associations, vocational, educational, governmental and other portal operators. At the end of the project the contents of CISCI will be available through about 20 websites and educational portals in at least 6 Europeanjanguages and 8 European countries, and the U.S. with more than one million visitors per month.'


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Title Cinema and Science:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2


MT BirkirkaraAcrosslimits Limited

SI LjubljanaAmnim D.O.O., Center Za Znanstveno Vizualizacijo

AT WienBehacker & Partner

UK Storrington, West Sussex Allen, DonCoolwave Limited

AT Oberhummer, HeinzTechnische Universitaet Wien

US IndianaJoint Institute Of Nuclear Astrophysics

LV Riga Mikelsons, JurisLatvijas Universitate

EE TartuOü Miksike

IT MilanoUniversita Degli Studi Di Milano

CZ PrahaSdruzeni Biotrin (Biotrin Association)

DE MuenchenR&R. Com Renk&Reyeros Gbr

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Partners:

Contract No 511164: SCIENCEDUC

Coordinator:

Ecole Normale Superieure

Charpak, Georges E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The development of society requires to meet one absolute prerequisite, the intellectual and moral development of Man. From this viewpoint, an early education in Science, Inquiry based, should be of great help, not only in order to give children a basis in technical knowledge, but also to aim at universalism, research, openness, modesty and civic responsibility, so highly requested in our times of instability and violence. In a number of countries (USA, Hands-on; France : La main à la pâte ; Sweden : NTA ; China...), a renovation of science education has been launched in the last decade based on the principle of an inquiry-type teaching (building of hypotheses, experimentation, team-work and written expression). This renovation, which has already given substantial results, also requires a major effort to be developed towards teacher's training, resource elaboration, and educational research. The framework of Europe, is most adequate for such an endeavour, taking into account the educational ambitions and goals fixed in the work programme for the horizon of 2010. This can be enhanced by the common cultural ground of EU countries combined with stimulating differences as far as pedagogy is concerned. This 3 year project is proposed and supported by Estonia, France, Hungary, Portugal and Sweden - all countries having a solid background in this field and aims at renovating science education in elementary schools through : 1/ The establishment of a Network, allowing exchanges and enhancing the development of good practice (in the fields of Resources, Teachers' training and companionship, Evaluation and Dissemination) and supported by an Internet Website dedicated to teachers, scientists and policy-makers. 21 The creation of a physical Network Coordination, based in France, animated by a Project leader, constantly interacting with the 5 partners in order to reach the objectives, and structured in 6 Work packages and 15 Deliverables.#'


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Title Renovation of science teaching in European primary education with inquiry methods:


Type :


CA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2


HU Vac Gajdoczki-Szatlczjy, ZsuzsannaApor Vilmos Katolikus Foeiskola

FR Charpak, GeorgesEcole Normale Superieure

PT Lisboa Oliveira, RosarioCiencia Viva - Agencia Nacional Para A Cultura Cientifica E Tecnológica

SE Stockholm Holmgren, Sven-OlofRoyal Swedish Academy Of Sciences

EE Tartu Tenno, ToomasUniversity Of Tartu

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Partners:

Contract No 511165: PENCIL

Coordinator:


tbc, tbc E-mail :

Abstract:PENCIL combines field programmes and academic research with the aim of identifying the keys of success that transform informal science activities into innovative quality tools for science teaching. 14 science centres/museums will create mini-networks involving schools, pupils, teachers associations, research laboratories, educational authorities, education and science communication specialists to run "pilot projects" on new ways to conduct science teaching. In parallel, an academic "Resource Centre" is created that will provide the state of the art in education research, science communication, formal/informal learning and best practices. The resource centre, based on the collaboration of two universities and two Ministries of Education, will assess and monitor the pilot projects in order to generalise the outcomes, and identify the criteria of innovation and quality that should become the standards for setting up future science teaching efforts. A web based "science education portal" will use the most advanced communication technology to manage the project, set up the exchanges between partners and enable continuous monitoring and demonstration of the projects toward the science teacher's community. The resource centre will conduct a motivation study amongst the youngsters participating in "PENCIL" to identify the elements that make the change in their attitude towards science thanks to the project. At the end of the process, the hundreds of teachers involved will be brought together into a new "Science Teachers Network" that will validate the outcomes and the identified criteria. This network will become the core users of the "European Science Education Portal" (ESEP) an improved web tool that should become the reference for innovative science teaching, including new created teacher's training tools. ECSITE and EUN will guarantee a large use of "ESEP"# t'


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Title Permanent European Resource Centre for Informal Learning:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2


EL tbc, tbcMinistry Of Press And Mass Media

FR tbc, tbcAssociation Savoir Apprendre

IL Halevy, MayaBloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem (Bsmj)

DK tbc, tbcCenter For Formidling At Naturvidenskab Og Moderne Teknologi (Fond)

PT Kiel tbc, tbcCiência Viva - Agência Nacional Cultura Cientifica E Technologica

DE tbc, tbcDeutsches Museum

EL SOTIRIOU, SOFOKLISEllinogermaniki Agogi S.A.

BE Lundin, UlfEun Partnership Aisbl

IT Amodio, LuigiFondazione Idis - Città Della Scienza

IT Galluzzi, PaoloIstituto E Museo Di Storia Della Scienza

IT tbc, tbcIstituto Nazionale Di Documentazione Per L'Innovazione E La Ricerca Educativa (Indire)

UK Dillon, JustinKing'S College London

NL tbc, tbcNationaal Centrum Voor Wetenschap En Techniek (Nemo)

tbc, tbcNational Marine Aquarium

FR Chaffardon, ChristopheSemeccel

BE tbc, tbcTechnopolis

FI tbc, tbcTiedekeskussaeaetioe

DK Ljungström, StenUniverseum Ab

IT tbc, tbcUniversità Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico Ii

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Partners:

Contract No 511180: ESTI+VOLVOX

Coordinator:

European Space Agency

Elaerts, Roger E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The EIROforum European Science Teachers Initiative (ESTI) is an integrated programme of major events, training, and support designed to improve science teaching in schools throughout Europe, to establish new links between the worlds of research and schools, to create novel educational resources, and to make science more attractive to students. This wide-reaching initiative is part of an intensive collaboration launched by the 7 European intergovernmental research organisations (EIROforum) in support of the aims of the European Research Area. ESTI builds on a history of highly-successful EIROforum projects that have been supported by the European Commission and directly benefited tens of thousands of teachers and students, engaging researchers, teacher networks, and science centres. They are cited as exemplary in the current EC Science and Society Action Plan. ESTI integrates rich feedback from these projects and will continue to assess what needs to be done, actively linking to other initiatives, serving as a bridge to policy-makers to ensure implementation. A core component of ESTI will be to continue the national and international Science on Stage teaching festivals over the next 4 years, tying them into a broader programme that includes laboratory courses, placements and summer schools for teachers, an ask-an-expert service, and science ambassadorships to give students direct contact with inspiring young role models. These projects will create original classroom materials based on modern research and make them widely accessible via the internet. Very importantly, ESTI will create new mechanisms to involve researchers directly in education programmes, giving the next generation of scientists practical skills in teaching and communication ESTI will expand existing networks of teachers, scientists, education experts and others, develop new partnerships, and tie them together through a new European Science Teaching Journal and #


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Title EIROforum European Science Teachers Initiative:


Type :


SSA



DE Heidelberg Schumacker, SilkeEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory

NL Elaerts, RogerEuropean Space Agency

CH Geneva 23 Landua, RolfEuropean Organization For Nuclear Research

DE Garching West, Richard MartinEuropean Southern Observatory

FR Grenoble Cornuejols, DominiqueInstallation Européenne De Rayonnement Synchrotron

FR Grenoble Wright, AlbertInstitut Max Von Laue - Paul Langevin

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Partners:

Contract No 513310: RISK NETWORK

Coordinator:

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen

Pechan, Paul E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project will establish a network bringing together scientists, science communicators and media that have notbeen able to complement their activities in the past on issues of science development and societal uncertainty. Tobe addressed are key risk issues, including risk assessment, management and the precautionary principle. Theoverall aim of the network will be to stimulate open dialogue on this important topic and bring forward publicperspectives on risks. The communication will be done in a stimulating and interactive manner. We have chosentwo FP6 priority areas to communicate risk issues: biodiversity and genomics as it relates to health. There will befive core deliverables to support the activities of the network:1. Three workshops to strengthen the links between the three stakeholders2 Production of four in depth case studies dealing with risk issues in the above mentioned priority areas3. A reference book targeting communicators of science based on the in depth case studies4. Production of upto four 10 minute films to clearly present the case studies through a different media platform5. Internet database/reference centreThese deliverables will be used, primarily by our network to effectively communicate and open a dialogue with thepublic and schools on risk issues. The project has been designed such that the deliverables incorporate stakeholderfeedback. The main communication platform will be presentations at science museums, and publishing andbroadcasting media around Europe. The network includes research organizations, science communicators andmedia from twenty seven locations in sixteen European countries. The project aims to exploit a mixture ofdifferent information delivery platforms for the purpose of optimizing the impact of the dialogue on risk issues.Through the chosen deliverables, the project will have a short and long term use with science communicators,schools and general public.


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Title Risk Communication Network:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1


DE Stuttgart Renn, OrtwinDialogik Gemeinnuetzige Gesellschaft Fuer Kommunikations- Und Kooperationsforschung Mbh

DE Heidelberg Stefansson, HalldorEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory

UK Swindon Wilthshire Watt, AllanNatural Environment Research Council

NL Overschild de Vries, GertPro Bio Partners Vof

UK London Dibbs, SueUk National Consumer Council

DE Pechan, PaulLudwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Muenchen

DE Otterfing Bohle, HeidiVisions Unlimited Medien Gmbh

FR Paris Heiss, JuliaUnited Nations Educational, Scientific And Cultural Organization

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Partners:

Contract No 513337: PLATWOMSCI

Coordinator:

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialwissenschaftlicher Institute E.V.

Dalhoff, Jutta E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The overall objective of the proposal is to establish the European Platform of Women Scientists as a structural link between women scientists and policymakers by means of a democratic, inclusive, permanent, sustainable and politically active non-profit making association with its administrative seat in Brussels in order to - represent with democratic legitimacy and transparent decision-making structures the concerns, needs, aspirations and interests of European women scientists in dialogue with national, European and international institutions and - coordinate EU value-added support activities for women scientists including to make them better understand the role they can play in the policy debate. Its main activities will be: - "networking the networks" of women scientists - providing value-added support to women scientists - assuming the role of key strategic actor in the research policy debate - assist the preparations of FP7 to integrate research by, for and about women - promoting the understanding and the inclusion of the gender issue - supporting awareness raising for women in industrial research - developing public relations - profiling the work of women scientists which will contribute to the objectives of - effecting cultural change in the European Research Area - a more dynamic interaction between scientists, policymakers and society at large - stimulating the policy debate at national and regional level and the mobilization of women scientists - improving the effective use of scientific advice - providing trans-national synergies - supporting gender mainstreaming - improving the public understanding of science.


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Duration :

Title European Platform of Women Scientists:

FP6-2003-SCIENCE&SOCIETY-6Call :

Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3


Ehmke, AdelheidEuropean Platform Of Women Scientists

DE Dalhoff, JuttaArbeitsgemeinschaft Sozialwissenschaftlicher Institute E.V.

DE Bonn Muehlenbruch, BrigitteUniversity Of Bonn, Center Of Excellence Women And Science

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Partners:

Contract No 513341: NEBRA

Coordinator:

Institut National De La Sante Et De La Recherche Medicale (Inserm)

HIRSCH, François E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:High quality ethics review capacity is a key component of health research. TheEuropean and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, funded through the 6thFramework Program, aims to accelerate the development of interventions into clinicaltrials tailored to the needs of African countries. Appropriate capacity for ethics reviewis essential to ensure the feasibility of this European initiative. Consequently, there is apressing need to establish where ethics review capacity is available, with a view todeveloping or strengthening it where it is lacking. Very few studies have beenundertaken to identify these needs, especially in Western and Central Africa. It istherefore vital to survey existing capacity and clarify needs, before proposing trainingprogrammes for African biomedical researchers/ethics committee members. Inaddition, a north-south and south-south network of ethics committees reviewing trialswould strengthen and promote the creation and the working of these structures in hostcountries. Four African institutions together with two public Europeanorganizations and the World Health Organization have come together to build anetwork of medical research ethics committees in Africa: Networking for Ethics onBiomedical Research in Africa (NEBRA). As a first step, trained African studentsunder the guidance of both African and European supervisors will identify existingethics review capacity and needs in 15 African countries. To achieve this, NEBRA'sSteering Committee will be assisted during the key steps by the outstanding expertisepresent among an Advisory Committee, which includes representative of existingAfrican Networks. At the end of the project, a group of Observers from internationalpublic and private institutions interested in ethical aspects of biomedical research indeveloping countries will help NEBRA in building a sustainable network of ethicscommittees in Africa which would fit with the stra'


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:

Duration :

Title Networking for Ethics on Biomedical Research in Africa:


Type :


SSA



DE Tuebingen KREMSNER, Peter GottefriedEberhard-Karls Universität Tübingen

GA Lambarene NTOUMI, FrancineHôpital Albert Schweitzer

FR Paris Pierson, LaurenceInserm Transfert Sa

FR HIRSCH, FrançoisInstitut National De La Sante Et De La Recherche Medicale (Inserm)

GM Banjul CORRAH, TumaniMedical Research Council - Mrc

BJ Abomey Calavi MASSOUGBODJI, AchilleUniversité D'Abomey Calavi

CH Geneve BOUESSEAU, Marie-CharlotteWorld Health Organisation

ML Bamako TRAORE, MoussaUniversité Du Mali

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Partners:

Contract No 516861: ESCW

Coordinator:

University College London

Miller, Steven E-mail :

Abstract:Underlying much of the European Commission's Science and Society Action Plan is the need for more mutual understanding of, and closer relations between, scientists and the media, and for researchers to be involved in two-way communication with citizens through public dissemination, dialogue and debate. But these are tasks for which most scientists are ill equipped by their formal training. This proposal addresses this key issue. ESCW, the European Science Communication Workshops, brings together science communication teachers across Europe, to exchange information and "best practice", to raise key European issues in the training of young scientists in communication with the media, policy makes and the "general public". It proposes to develop and deliver science communication workshops to science and technology researchers, particularly those engaged un Framework 6 research projects, for wich there are communication training requirements. These workshops will go beyond existing "skills-based" provision to deal with the current climate for dialogue and debate. At the end of this project, the workshops will be available to be given on a self-sufficient, not-for-profit basis. ESCW builds on and extends the ssuccessful workshops of the European Network of Science Communication Teachers, ENSCOT, which was funded under the Framework 5 programme "Raising Public Awareness of Science and Technology". ENSCOT had 5 member states participating, ESC will have 12 countries eligible for the Framework 6 programme. ESCW will be a Specific Support Action as envisaged by the Science and Society Work Programme.'


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Duration :

Title ESCW: the European Science Communication Workshops:


Type :


SSA



PT Lisboa Bettencourt Dias, MonicaAssociao Ciencia Para O Desenvolvimento

IT Vicenza Bucchi, MassimianoAssociazione Observa

FR LyonCentre D'Etudes En Communication Publique

IE Dublin Trench, BrianDublin City University

DE JuelichForschungszentrum Juelich Gmbh

EL Patras Dimopoulos, KostantinosHellenic Open University

SE Falun Broman, LarsHgskolan Dalarna

UK Miller, StevenUniversity College London

BG Sofia Petkova, KristinaInstitute Of Sociology, Bulgarian Academy Of Sciences

IT Trieste Iengo, RobertoScuola Internazionale Superiore Di Studi Avanzati

SI Ljubljana Cot, DarjaSlovenska Znanstvena Fundacija

HR Zagreb Juracic, MladenSveuciliste U Zagrebu - Prirodoslovno Matematicki Fakultet

ES Bellaterra (Cerdanyola Del Valles)Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona

ES Barcelona de Semir, VladimirUniversitat Pompeu Fabra

FR Paris JURANT, BaudouinUniversité De Paris Vii Denis Diderot

UK Pontypridd WalesUniversity Of Glamorgan

EL Corinth Dimopoulos, KostantinosUniversity Of Peloponnese

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Partners:

Contract No 516927: LERU-KIDS

Coordinator:

Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg.

Kraus, Jörg E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:LERU is the abbreviation for "League of European Research Universities". The overall objective of LERU is to develop joint strategies for the future and communicate them to specific policy-makers or the broader public. The aim of the "LERU-Kids-University" science week is to promote public understanding of research and science. The target group is made up of children aged 10 to 12 years and (indirectly) their parents. Fascination with science begins with curiosity, generating such questions as: 'What makes robots clever?", "Why do we speak of 'thin' air?" or "Why don't the stars fall out of the sky ?" At least 1000 children at each of the 10 participating universities in 8 EU countries and Switzerland will experience exciting experiments and lectures on physics (in its broadest sense) during the Science Week. These will demonstrate the impact of science/physics on everyday life. The active presence of female scientists as key members of the project is designed to show that the natural sciences are, of course, equally accessible for women. In collaboration with media partners these messages will also be communicated to a broad public audience. The European context of the LERU-Kids-University will be presented in an exhibition. Each partner will be introduced in a poster, ensuring that the background of the science week becomes comprehensible. The exhibition will be accompanied by short films about the participating universities. The registration of thousands of children for the different events will be supported by a database. A Final Event including selected experiments and lectures will take place in Brussels one week after the specific LERU-Kids-Universities have taken place. The message of the Kids-University will be: Universities are partners in lifelong learning and this can take place at a European or international level. Barriers to the understanding of the daily use of physics should be identified and overcome.'


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Duration :

Title LERU-Kids-University:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-3


FI Helsinki Saarikko, HeimoHelsingin Yliopisto

SE Stockholm Von Holst, HansKarolinska Lnstitutet

BE Leuven Waelkens, ChristoffelKatholieke Universiteit Leuven

BE Leuven Maes, KatrienLeague Of European Research Universities

DE Kraus, JörgRuprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg.

UK Oxford Horsfall, LouiseThe Chancellor, Masters And Scholars Of The University Of Oxford

UK Edinburgh Boulton, Geoffrey SThe University Of Edinburgh

IT Milano Tucci, PasqualeUniversità Degli Studi Di Milano

FR Strasbourg DREYSSE, HuguesUniversité Louis Pasteur

NL Leiden Bruins, Eppo E.W.Universiteit Leiden

CH Geneve 4 Raboud, DidierUniversité De Genève

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Partners:

Contract No 516938: WYP2005 EUROPE

Coordinator:

European Physical Society

Lee, David E-mail :

Abstract:2005 will mark the 100 anniversary of A. Einstein's annus mirabilis, with his three seminal works on the photo- electric effect, the special theory of relativity, Brownian motion, which shaped physics theory and practice in the 20th century. On the eve of the 21st century, the European Physical Society, in Berlin during the 3rd World Congress of Physical Societies introduced a motion to declare 2005 as the World year of Physics that was unanimously adopted. Using Einstein's impact on physics and on society, a series of events marking the importance of his contributions, and the importance of physics to our cultural heritage, and technological and economic development are palnned around the world in 2005. The present funding request federates 25 participants, and 33 projects designed to make WYP2005 a success in Europe. With the policy statements contained in the communication Towards a European Research Area, we are confronted with a need to increase awareness of the importance of scientific research in meeting future challenges in many key areas, such as energy production, environmental protection, health and economic development. Physics will play an important role in providing the necessary tools to develop the appropriate responses to these urgent questions. Physics research will also be a key to the development of other sciences, such as biology and mdecine. Europe's ability attain the goals in the ERA document requires that it maintain and develop its scientific base. Policy makers, teachers, students and the general public need to be informed and interested in scientific development and its contributions to society. A new generation of scientists needs to be trained, and the importance of physics research needs to be highlighted. A bottom up approach has been taken in the present proposal. Each of the participants is responsible for the implementation of their respective work packages. The EPS will act as a #'


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Duration :

Title World Year of Physics 2005: Activities in Europe:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-3


AL Tirana Berberi, PellumbAlbanian Physical Society

AT Wien Greiner, JosefArbeitsgemeinschaft Experimentierwerkstatt

SI Ljubljana Bajc, JurijDrustvo Matematikov Fizikov In Astronomov Slovenije

EE Tartu Reivelt, RaidoEesti Fueuesika Selts

BE Namur / Namen Henrard, LucFacultés Universitaires Notre-Dame De La Paix De Namur

FR Mulhouse Thogersen, AnnettInternational Association Of Physics Students

AT Graz Lippitsch, MaxKarl-Franzens - Universität Graz

BE Leuven Maes, ChristianKatholieke Universiteit Leuven

HR Zagreb Milosevic, SlobodanKrvatskog Fizikalnog Drustva

SE Landskroma Nyström, GöranLandskrona Cultural Department

BE Diepenbeek Wagner, PatrickLimburgs Universitair Centrum

NO Trondheim Borg, AnneNorsk Fysik Selskap

YU Belgrade/Zemun Popovic-Bozic, MirjanaPhysical Society Of Serbia And Montenegro

FR Lee, DavidEuropean Physical Society

PL Warszawa Kicinska-Habior, MartaPolskie Towarzystwo Fizyczne

SK Bratislava Stanicek, JaroslavSlovenskej Fyzikalnej Spolocnosti

CH Basel Gyalog, TiborSocété Suisse De Physique

PT Lisboa Barroso, AugustoSociedade Portuguesa De Fisica

IT Bologna Bassani, Giuseppe-FrancoSocieta Italiana Di Fisica

MD Chisinau Geru, IonSocietatii Fizicienilor Din Moldova

NL Bergen Heijn, JanStichting World Year Of Physics

IT Milano Tucci, PasqualeUniversità Degli Studi Di Milano

BE Gent Ryckbosch, DirkUniversiteit Gent


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Partners:

Contract No 517861: EULABOR

Coordinator:


LAMAS, EUGENIA E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:In the 20th century medical research developed systematic procedures for the evaluation of medicalproducts. These procedures imply the testing of drugs on human subjects. After WWII, instrumentswere discussed to ensure appropriate protection of humans in this context. Since the revision of theDeclaration of Helsinki in 1975 the advice of research ethics committees is a central requirementworldwide. Nevertheless their national legal background, membership, institutional affiliation, trainingof their members and the awareness of their work are very heterogeneous worldwide.EULABOR is the first network ever between Europe and Latin-America in this area. It aims to evaluatethe systems of ethics regulation of biomedical research involving human subjects and tissues,considering their pertinence and consequences in the context of socio-economic conditions andcultures in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay, France, Germany and Spain. The ultimateobjective is to propose new perspectives to deal with ethical issues of biomedical research. Thedialogue and mutual understanding guarantee transparency in global research and in the ethicalreviews will ensure common standards while respecting the different cultural backgrounds. EULABORwill propose training programs for different audiences to give them some insight in the ethicaldimension of research. Moreover, it will discuss tools to improve the awareness of the public andstakeholders on ethical issues, taking into account the differences between Northern and Southerncountries. The strengthening of ethics regulations systems will allow the populations to benefit frommedical research by attracting clinical research fulfilling international requirements, and answeringcrucial public health issues. Finally, by achieving what they set out to do, EULABOR's partners andAdvisory Board may improve the respect of patients' rights in health care in developing countrieswhich would fit with EDCTP #'


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Duration :

Title Latin American and European Systems of Ethics Regulation of Biomedical Research: Comparative Analysis of their pertinence and application for human subjects protection.

:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-1


EL LAMAS, EUGENIAMinistry Of Press And Mass Media

AR Buenos Aires TEALDI, JUAN CARLOSBio&Sur - Asociación Civil Hospital De Clínicas De La Universidad De Buenos Aires

UK Esquirol, Josep M.Epson Foundation - Institute Of Technoethics

BR Rio De Janeiro Schramm, Fermin RolandFundação Oswaldo Cruz

DE Bonn Fuchs, MichaelInstitut Für Wissenschaft Und Ethik E.V.

CL Santiago ZORRILLA, SERGIOUniversidad De Santiago De Chile

MX Mexico D.F. Feinholz, DafnaSecretaria De Salud

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Partners:

Contract No 517884: DIVA

Coordinator:

Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche

Palomba, Rossella E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:DIVA will last two years, and aims at improving gender equal opportunities in science through awareness and sensitisation activities.The general objective is supported by 3 specific objectives, namely:1. To raise awareness of scientists on the existence of gender stereotypes and sensitisethem through quarterly discussion groups in research centres.2. To sensitise policy/decision makers on the waste of female talents in order to stimulate adebate favouring equal opportunities3. To sensitise high school female students in order to promote a friendly image of science.These activities will be jointly managed by a team of 7 between experts and technical staff coordinated by an equal opportunity Ambassadorwho has acquired - over the years - an indisputable knowledge, experience and expertise in the field ofequal opportunities and gender mainstreaming in Science. The decision of the team will be backed up by an external Advisory Board composed by 3 experts.The following activities will be implemented in order to achieve the above mentioned objectives:Objective 1: Quarterly discussion groups in research centres and universities with scientists to enhance the debate on equal opportunities in science.Objective 2: Organisation of two press conferences Dialogue strengthening amongst equal opportunities stakeholdersObjective 3: A video (DVD format subtitled in Italian and English) with 4-5 interviews to well-known Italian female scientists to be used during meetings with students.

The project final activity is a conference to be held in Rome on june 2007 which will be participated by: journalists, policy and decision makers, students, researchers and 3 Ambassadors from other countries. The conference besides presenting the project activities will also be a Forum to share experiences, lessons learnt and to identify possible and future actions to improve further equal opportunities in Science.


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Duration :

Title DIVA - Science in a different voice:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-2


IT Palomba, RossellaConsiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche

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Partners:

Contract No 518006: SUMMERETHICS

Coordinator:

Den Centrale Videnskabsetiske Komite

Hansen, Helle Abild E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:This proposal is based on final report from "Ethical Cluster".The first summer school is mentioned in this applicationThe objectives are to create a platform, where members of the European research ethics committees and secretariats can share their experiences; to develop mutual understand-ing; through training generally improve the quality of the work of research ethics com-mittees and to develop a model for future summer schoolsThis proposal thus fully serves the main aim of the Science and Society call: "to im-prove mutual understanding of the cross-national and cross-cultural dimension of re-search ethics in Europe." It also fulfils a need for more cooperationbetween member states as still more research becomes cross-border projects. Participants:25 participants. The participants in the summer school should be members of ethics committees in the member states or employees at the secretariats of such committees. The participants must have practical experience from ethic committee and fulfil one of the following criteria: - either as a member of a local/national ethic committee,- as an employer in secretariats of such committees or- as an organizer of such committees on local/national level.

The organizers ensure, that participants represent as many countries as possible. The summer school runs over five working days in June 2005The long-term strategies are to hold a summer school each year with a basic common content and a theme to vary every year. Financing:Long term: Participants fees plus subsidy from the Danish National Committee.First school, year 2005: Participants fees + Danish subsidy + EU support (this application).


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Duration :

Title Copenhagen Summer School in Research Ethics 2005:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1


DK Hansen, Helle AbildDen Centrale Videnskabsetiske Komite

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Partners:

Contract No 518040: NEWS

Coordinator:

Universite Libre De Bruxelles

OUALI, Nouria E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:The project concerns the position of foreign women scientists and women scientists from foreign origin (migrant or ethnicminorities) in the Member States of the enlarged European Union. The project wants to contribute to an increase of the knowledge base on women in science as wellas to make visible and improve the position of foreign women scientists and those from ethnic minorities belonging to theEuropean research workforce. It aims at investigating the situation of foreign women scientists and thosefrom foreign origin pursuing scientific careers in the EU and at highlighting similarities and differences in their position interms of equal opportunities.More specifically, the objectives of the project are:To investigate the situation in terms of gender and ethnic diversity in science careers in 8 European countries (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Sweden,The Netherlands, United Kingdom) and one Eastern European candidate country for the EU entry (Bulgaria); To mobilise the foreign women scientists and those from ethnic minorities in order to produce a lasting impact in each country concerned around the issues of increasing their participation in science, improving their working conditions, ensuring equal opportunities and reinforcing the realisation of gender and ethnic diversity in science; -To build and developa network on ethnicity and women scientists in the countries under investigation and connecting it to established national,European and international networks of women scientists; To promote exchange of experiences, good practices and policies in such a way that national and European research policies can be reinforced; To disseminate information on therole played by foreign women scientists and those from ethnic minorities in the development of European science and diffuse the project's main results.


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Duration :

Title NETWORK ON ETHNICITY AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS:


Type :


SSA

Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3


BG Sofia Krasteva, AnnaNew Bulgarian University

UK London Hudson, MariaPolicy Studies Institute

DE Aachen Hornke, Lutz F.Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen

PT Braga Leandro, Maria EngraciaUniversidade Do Minho

BE OUALI, NouriaUniversite Libre De Bruxelles

IT Bari Corigliano, EmmaUniversita Degli Studi Di Bari

NL Utrecht Phalet, KarenUniversiteit Utrecht

FR Toulouse Ezekiel, JudithUniversite De Toulouse Ii 'Le Mirail'

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Partners:

Contract No 518048: UPGEM

Coordinator:

Danish University Of Education

Hasse, Cathrine E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Over the next decades the general decrease in populations will affect all sectors of higher education and research in Europe. Natural sciences are encountering increasing problems with recruitment,especially of female physicists students. It is a matter of utmost concern that well-qualified female scientistsseldom reach top-level positions to the same extent as their male counterparts and often leave the researchsystem prematurely. This is a fact that has been well established in a number of studies, notably the SHE-figures, the Helsinki Group Reports, and the ETAN- and ENWISE Reports.The overall picture is a dismal one; yet an interesting configuration of cultural diversity appears on a genderedmap of physicists. It is comparatively easier to attract female students in eastern and southern Europeancountries than in the north, and career paths seem to follow different patterns. The primary objective of theUPGEM project is to identify relevant local cultural-historical processes behind "brain-drains" of femalephysicists, who are leaving the field despite having the same formal qualifications as their male colleagues. Thisimplies identifying the informal ways in which careers are shaped in various cultural contexts, and theirrelationship to "the four P's" (prestige, payment, pleasure, policy). Through close-up (qualitative) studies of theworking environment of female academic staff in physics institutes at six universities distributed along thenorth/south and the east/west axes of the European map, the project will provide a complement to the statisticalsurveys and recommend more effective policies countering brain-drain. This is not just a question of genderequality. The saving effect of keeping just 10% of potential female physicist brain-drainers throughout Europewould amount to many millions of euros. The project is a pilot study, and it's the aspiration to follow up theresearch in the form of an IP in FP7.'


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Title Understanding Puzzles in the Gendered European Map Brain Drain in Physics through the Cultural Looking Glass:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-3


DK Hasse, CathrineDanish University Of Education

FI Helsinki Rolin, KristinaHelsingin Kauppakorkeakoulu

FI Helsinki ENGESTRÖM, YRJÖHelsingin Yliopisto

EE Tartu Lohkivi, ENDLATartu Uelikool

IT Roma Belardi, ChristinaUniversita Degli Studi Di Roma "La Sapienza"

PL Lodz Oleksy, ElzbietaUniwersytet Lodzki

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Partners:

Contract No 518399: POLLEN

Coordinator:

Ecole Normale Superieure

Jasmin, David E-mail : [email protected]

Abstract:Pollen aims at developing a model for the renewal of science education in primary schools based on inquiry approach already successfully experimented in most of the 12 participating countries. Through this approach, children develop autonomy, critical thinking, language skills, enthusiasm for science and technology?As for teachers, they no longer consider science as too difficult to be taught, since they benefit from support and resources. The whole community, including children, teachers, parents and scientists, is involved. Pollen will develop a local approach based on community participation. It will create 12 interacting seed cities which, after 3,5 years, will have consolidated in their schools a quality teaching of science following inquiry principles and supported by exchanges within the local community. Pollen will build upon successful national projects, the European network Scienceduc and the implication of prestigious scientific bodies. It will address critical issues such as attitudes of children towards science, involvement of the scientific community, social conditions?In order to amplify the added value of the exchanges, common methodological and organisational schemes, such as tools for teachers and trainers, ecenter, evaluation and dissemination strategies will be shared. At Pollen?s conclusion, a charter for primary science education shall summarize the strategy in order to pave the future for a sustainable extension to other territories in Europe. The Pollen evaluation of children?s attitudes towards science should be a significant contribution to restore the attractiveness of scientific careers. Pollen is inspired by the vision of the Nobel Prize Georges Charpak, who started La main à la pâte in France, stimulated scientific academies worldwide to raise the interest of European actors for a deep change in science education in primary schools.


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Title POLLEN : Seed cities for science, a community approach for a sustainable growth of science education in Europe:


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Domain : 6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1


HU Gajdoczki-Szatloczky, ZsuzsannaApor Vilmos Katolikus Föiskola

PT Lisboa Oliveira, RosarioCiencia Viva - Agencia Nacional Para A Cultura Cientifica E Tecnologica

IT Savelli, GianfrancoConsorzio Per L'Innovazione, La Formazione E La Ricerca Educativa - Cifre

FR Jasmin, DavidEcole Normale Superieure

DE Berlin Skiebe-Corrette, PetraFreie Universität Berlin

SE Stockholm Holmgren, Sven-OlofKungl.Vetenskapsakademien Kva

ES Barcelona Ullmo, Pierre- AntoineP.A.U. Education, S.L.

EE Tartu Tenno, ToomasTartu Ülikool

NL Amsterdam Ellermeijer, TonUniversiteit Van Amsterdam

SI Ljubljana Gostincar Blagotinsek, AnaUniverza V Ljubljani

UK Leicester Jarvis, TinaUniversity Of Leicester

BE Bruxelles Nardone, PasqualeUniversité Libre De Bruxelles

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Table of Contents

6.A.SP1.1.1.1

The Fascinating World of Science 111509052

6.A.SP1.1.1.7

European Mobility of Young People and Scientists in Scientific Culture Context 94044566

6.A.SP1.1.2.1.0-2.5

The acquisition of nationality in EU Member states: rules, practices and quantitative developments 106503762

6.A.SP2.3.2

Science Shop for Innovative Mobility Solutions for Mobility Challenged Europeans 97044645

6.A.SP2.3.4

Ambassadors for women and science - Use of best practice instruments to strengthen women in research 36017728

Composites-on-Tour-2 46030194

European Television ? a workshop to prepare a new agenda for science communication 47030204

WONDERS - Welcome to Observations, News and Demonstrations of European Research and Science 48030237

European Science Festival: Itinerant Exhibitions 49030263

Europe Science and the City: Promoting Scientific Culture at local level 50030266

Eurobot: robotic educational events to promote a dissemination of science and technology among young people in Europe.

51030282

Excellence in the Life Sciences Area 52031255

Fostering the public debate on university support of female scientists to start a business 53036538

Gender Budgeting as an instrument for managing scientific organisations to promote equal opportunities for women and men - with the example of universities

54036646

Stimulating Policy Debate on Women and Science Issues in Central Europe 55036651

Encouragement to Advance - Training Seminars for Women Scientists 56036653

Promotion and support of the transfer of scientific touring exhibitions at European level 57036656

DNA Traveling Exhibition and Science Theatre 58036657

Bioethical education on medical progress and human rights, in a multicultural, multidisciplinar and multireligious environment

59036659

Risk-BRidge (Building Robust, Integrative interDisciplinary, Governance Models for Emerging and Existing risks) 60036661

Ethics in Mongolian and South-East Asian Science and Technology 61036670

European Study of Gender Aspects of Inventions- Statistical survey and analysis of gender impact on inventions - 62036671

European Women in Science TV Drama on Message 63036673

Women on Biotechnology Scientific and feminist approaches 64036675

Building a European Network of Academic Mentoring Programmes for Women Scientists 65036682

Genomics and Benefit Sharing with Developing Countries - From Biodiversity to Human Genomics 66036691

Survey of the University Career of Female Scientists at Life Sciences versus Technical Universities 67036695

Information for a choice: Empowering young Women Through Learning for Technical Professions and Science Careers

68036699

Women in Innovation, Science and Technology 69036701

Multidimensional integrated risk governance 70036708

ADVanced TrAining for WomeN in ScientifiC REsearch 71036712

A pan-European women ambassadors programme bringing role models to schools and universities to stimulate and mobilise girls and young women for studies and careers in SET

72036715

Deepening Ethical Engagement and Participation in EmergingNanotechnologies 73036719

Comparison of approaches to risk governance 74036720

Ethics of Emerging Technologies 75036745

Table of ContentsGenetic bio and dataBanking: Confidentiality and protection of data. Towards a European harmonisation and policy.

76036751

Nanotechnology Capacity Building NGOs 77036754

Organ transplantation: Ethical Legal and Psychological aspects. Towards a Common European Policy2007 Conference

78036768

Gender Mainstreaming European Transport Research and Policies.Building the Knowledge Basis and mapping good practices.

79036774

Determining the Ethical and Legal Interests in Privacy and Data Protection for Research Involving the Use of Genetic Databases and Bio-banks

80036775

Global Forum for Bioethics in Research 81036783

Ethical Governance of Biological and Biomedical Research: Chinese-European Co-operation 82036788

Fostering bioethics practices (GBP) among the European biotechnology Industry 83036806

Gender Awareness Participation Process: Differences in the choices of science careers. 84042864

Exploring the Ground - Fostering Scientific Understanding in Primary Schools 85042894

Popularity And Relevance in Science Education for scientific Literacy 86042922

School Science Teaching by Project Orientation - Improving the Transition to University and Labor Market for Boys and Girls

87042936

Form - it "Take part in research" 88042938

Understanding and Providing a Developmental Approach to Technology Education 89042941

University-school partnerships for the design and implementation of research-based ICT-enhanced modules on Material Properties.

90042942

Space Weather and Europe and Education Tool with the Sun 91044532

Welcome to Observations, News and Demonstrations of European Research and Science 2007 92044540

Discovery Days: Advanced Technology meets Science and Culture. Using advanced technological applications to improve visitors experience in museums, science centres and archaeological sites

93044547

Participatory Science and Scientific Participation: The role of civil society organisations in decision making about novel developments in biotechnologies.

95044594

Visual and acoustical impact of wind farms on residents 96044628

CApacity-building for Patient Organisations to participate in Research Activities 98044665

Visualisation of the Exposure of Cyclists to Traffic on Roads 99044671

Involving NGOs in Renewable Energy Research 100044692

New Communities and Mental Health ? A Needs Analysis 101044702

EIROforum European Science Teachers Initiative 126511180

Networking for Ethics on Biomedical Research in Africa 129513341

ESCW: the European Science Communication Workshops 130516861

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1

Media, Science and Society: Governance and Engagement in Europe 14013590

Knowledge, Institutions and Gender:an East-West comparative study 33017617

VENUS TRANSIT IN JUNE 2004: EXOPLANETS AND THE SIZE OF THE WORLD 108508963

Superconductivity in everyday life 112509058

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.1

DEliberative CItizens' DEbates in European science centres and museums 11006131

Citizen Participation in Science and Technology 12013518

Scientific Advice for Fisheries Management at Multiple Scales 17013639

Participatory Approaches in Science and Technology 122510636

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.1.0-2004-1

EUROPEAN TRAINING FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND MUSEUM EXPLAINERS 21013699

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.2

Table of ContentsEuropean Conference on Scientific Advice, Crisis management and media 105503539

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-1.2.0-2004-1

'Meeting of Minds. European Citizens' Deliberation on Brain Science' 18013649

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1

Reprogenetics. The ethics of men making men 6003286

European and Developing Countries Ethics Partnership 7003578

Genomics and Benefit Sharing with Developing Countries 9003583

Biometric Identification Technology EthicsPromoting research and public debate on bioethical implications of emerging biometric identification technologies

10006093


114510151


115510151

Ethical Traceability and Informed Choice in Food Ethical Issues 117510235

Challenges of Biomedicine - Socio-cultural contexts, European governance and Bioethics 118510238

Property Regulation in European Science, Ethics and Law 119510239

European Project on delimiting the research concept and research activities 120510247

Copenhagen Summer School in Research Ethics 2005 135518006

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-1

Comparing emerging ethical issues and legal differences impacting on European clinical trials, including a training workshop for researchers in the New Member States.

22016621

Latin American and European Systems of Ethics Regulation of Biomedical Research: Comparative Analysis of their pertinence and application for human subjects protection.

133517861

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.1.0-2004-2

The Institutionalisation of Ethics in Science Policy; practices and impact 5003282

Ethics and the Obestity and Overweight Epidemic: Image, Culture, Technologies and Interventions 24016646

Chimeras and Hybrids in comparative European and International Research - natural scientific, ethical, philosophical and legal aspects

25016708

Ethical Dilemmas due to Prenatal and Genetic DiagnosticsInterdisciplinary Assessment of Effects of Prenatal and Genetic Diagnostics on Couples in Different European Cultures

26016716

Enhancing Human Capacities: Ethics, Regulation and European Policy 29017455

Biotechnology Ethics: deepening by research, broadening to future applications and new EU members, permeating education to young scientists.

30017474

Nanobiotechnology: Responsible Action on Issues in Society and Ethics 31017534

Emerging Technoethics of Human Interaction with Communication, Bionic and Robotic Systems 37017759

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.2

The making of inclusive risk governance: TRUSTNET-IN-ACTION 103503282

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-2.2.0-2004-1

STakeholders in Risk Communications 20013696

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3

Launching a Visionary Quest for the Intelligent School of Tomorrow on the basis of Relevant State-of-the-art Scientific and Technological Achievements

107508865

Launching an Educational Scientific Journey on Natural Hazards and Disasters - Exploring Today's Achievements, Future Challenges & Expectations with Respect to Forecast, Prevention and Mitigation'

110509029

Euroscience Open Forum 2004 Highlighting Science, Technology, and Innovation in Europe 116510152

NETWORK ON ETHNICITY AND WOMEN SCIENTISTS 136518040

Table of Contents

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1

A Web portal for Energy and Semiconductors Public Awareness 2002422

European Science Festival 3002500

SCIENCE IN RADIO BROADCASTING 4003191

Starting a Debate with Women scientists from Post- communist Countries on Ethical Issues 104503316

Risk Communication Network 127513310

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-3

SKY WATCH: Introducing European Youth in the World of Scientific Research through Interactive Utilisation of a Global Network of Robotic Telescopes

15013609

LERU-Kids-University 131516927

World Year of Physics 2005: Activities in Europe 132516938

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-4

Joint Exhibition on Evolution 13013571

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-5

Training and mentoring of science shops 19013654

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.1.0-2004-6

Participatory Communication Activities on E-Learning 16013635

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2

Coupe d'Europe de robotique 2003/2004' 109509027

Cinema and Science 123511114

Renovation of science teaching in European primary education with inquiry methods 124511164

Permanent European Resource Centre for Informal Learning 125511165

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.2-2004-1

Hands-on science teaching: combining formal and informal science learning 38019154

Promotion of Migrants in Science Education 39019171

Plant Science Gardens: Plant Science Education for Primary Schools in European Botanic Gardens 40020577

Physics is Fun 41020772

Roberta goes EU 42020778

Enhancing SCience Appeal in Learning through Argumentative inTEraction 43020790

European Children's Future University Network - www.universiYOU.net 44020817

Play with Water: Introducing Ecological Engineering to Primary Schools to Increase Interest and Understanding of Natural Sciences.

45021028

POLLEN : Seed cities for science, a community approach for a sustainable growth of science education in Europe 138518399

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3

Central European Centre for Women and Youth in Science 8003582

WIR- Conference. Speeding up Changes for Europe 102502494

Study on databases of women scientists 113509884

Women in Science: Mainstreaming gender equality in the European Research Area 121510295

European Platform of Women Scientists 128513337

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-1

BALTIC STATES NETWORK "WOMEN IN SCIENCES AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY" 28017170

Table of ContentsEmpowering Women Engineers Careers in Industrial and Academic Research 35017660

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-2

Strengthening the role of women scientists in Nano-Science 27016754

DIVA - Science in a different voice 134517884

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-3

WOMEN in COnstruction scientific REsearch 32017568

Women Scientists in Gender-Specific Technological R&D- How do Women Scientists in Technological R&D Respond to the Needs of Women End-Users?

34017637

Understanding Puzzles in the Gendered European Map Brain Drain in Physics through the Cultural Looking Glass 137518048

6.A.SP2.3.4.0.0-3.3.0-2004-4

Promoting the integration of the gender dimension in basic research in ERA/FP7 23016630

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