2018 RASA-America annual conference in Washington, DC
Nov. 2-4, 2018, Washington, DC
Dear Friends,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 9th Annual conference of the Russian American Science Association RASA-America that will be held on November 2-4th, 2018 in Washington, DC. This year’s conference is organized in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and dedicated to the 130-th anniversary birth anniversary of outstanding Russian and American engineer, inventor and pioneer of television Vladimir K. Zworykin.
Traditionally the conferences feature scientific presentations by leading Russian-speaking and other scientists from many diverse disciplines, panel discussions on the subjects of participation of Russian-speaking diaspora in development of science in Russia, international collaboration, global education and support of young generation of scientists. Representatives of leading American and Russian universities, US National labs, Russian academy of sciences, Russian development institutes and scientific foundations will also take part in the conference.
Venue:
Friday, Nov.2, 2018 – American University (Constitution Hall, American University, 3501 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20016) – Satellite Symposium “Armistice and Revolution: Russia and the World in 1918”
Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 3, 2018 – George Washington University (Science & Engineering Hall, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington DC 20052)
Registration:
To register in the meeting please e-mail to Elena Atochina at: elena@velil.net . If you plan to participate in the satellite symposium on Friday, November 2 in American University, please, additionally RSVP at CARMELINSTITUTE@AMERICAN.EDU
There are a number of nearby hotels within 1-3 blocks from the venue, e.g.:
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RASA-America Conference 2018 Program at Glance November 2-4, Washington, DC |
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| Day 0: Friday, Nov.2, 2018 – American University
Constitution Hall, American University, 3501 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20016 |
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| 18:00 – 20:00 | Session Armistice and Revolution: Russia and the World in 1918 |
| Day 1: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 – George Washington University
Science & Engineering Hall, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington DC 20052 |
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| 08:00 – 08:30 | Opening session |
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Zworykin session |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Gershenkron session – Economic and Social Sciences |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Gamow Award Session |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Abrikosov session – Physics and Astronomy |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Vavilov session – Life Sciences and Cognitive Sciences |
| 18:00–18:30 | Group Photo |
| 18:30 – 21:00 | Dinner (on your own) suggested: Darlington House (Italian),1610 20th Street NW, Washington, DC |
| 21:00– 24:00 |
After Dinner Networking and Discussions Darlington House, 1610 20th Street Northwest, Washington, DC. 1 mile, 20 min walk from GWU. Reserved semi-private area at the bar on the lower level. |
| Day 2: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 – George Washington University
Science & Engineering Hall, George Washington University, 800 22nd Street NW, Washington DC 20052 |
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| 08:30 – 10:00 | Ipatieff session |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Business and Innovation |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Science Diaspora and Communication |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Closing/Adjourn |