Posts Tagged ‘IOP’
The Institute of Physics in 2010 – some highlights
Some highlights of the Institute’s work in 2010: – 2010 saw the launch of the IOP Business Forum, which aims to involve physics-based businesses in public policy activities – A New Journal of Physics paper on Roberto Carlos’ 1997 free kick becomes one of the most popular media story of the year, viewed by 70 million people worldwide – [...]
IOP entrepreneurship workshop in Argentina
Around 60 people took part in a workshop on Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Managers of Technology Transfer that was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in September. The five-day workshop was organised by Argentina’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation, which funded the event, and the IOP, which was invited by the ministry to devise [...]
US Secretary of Energy made IOP honorary fellow
This week US Secretary of Energy Dr Steven Chu was awarded honorary fellowship of the Institute of Physics (IOP) at a Glasgow ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of laser technology in Scotland. After receiving his fellowship, Chu – who jointly won the Nobel Prize in physics in 1997 – gave some insight into sustainable energy [...]
Institute of Physics’ response to the National Infrastructure Plan
Following the publication today, Monday 25 October, of the Government’s National Infrastructure Plan, John Brindley, Director of Membership and Business at the Institute of Physics (IOP), has commended the Government’s belief in science as an engine for economic growth. He said, “The National Infrastructure Plan lays out a commitment to invest in the equipment necessary [...]
Just launched: Spanish-language website for Latin American physicists
IOP Publishing is launching a new Spanish-language website for Latin America scientists, Professors, researchers, and students at www.latinoamerica.iop.org. The site will be a place for the Latin American physics community to share ideas, gain knowledge, and interact with each other. Whether you are near the tip of Patagonia, the rainforests of Costa Rica, or in [...]
