Erna Hamburger Prize 2024 : "Carbon Materials: An Exciting Journey"

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Date 11.11.2024
Hour 17:3019:00
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Category Conferences - Seminars
Event Language English

Since 2006, the Erna Hamburger Prize distinguishes influential, leading women scientists who are transforming their field and executing change. The prize is awarded by the EPFL-WISH Foundation (Women In Science and Humanities).

The Erna Hamburger Prize 2024 will be awarded to :
Prof. Rosa Menéndez López

Prof. Menéndez López is the first woman to chair the Spanish Council for Scientific Research, the largest public research body in Spain, she is currently a professor at the Carbon Science and Technology Institute of the same institution.
 
The award ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11th at 5:30 pm at the Forum Rolex.

Programme

  • 5:00 pm
    Doors opening
  • 5:30 pm
    A word from Kathryn Hess, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Outreach
  • 5:40 pm
    Wish Foundation's presentation – Aleksandra Radenovic, Wish Foundation's President
  • 5:45 pm
    Video : 50 years of IMX – Portrait of Female Scientists
  • 5:55 pm
    Introduction of the Laureate by Louisa Rinaldi IMX master student
  • 6:10 pm
    Lecture by Prof. Rosa Menéndez López entitled "Carbon Materials: An Exciting Journey"
  • 6:40 pm
    Q&A session moderated by Aleksandra Radenovic
  • 6:55 pm
    Closing - Remarks - Price is awarded
  • 7:00 pm
    Cocktail

Registration required until November 8, free entry.

Summary of her presentation:
"Carbon materials are known for their wide range of forms, structures, and properties, which enable their use in a variety of applications. Historically, their development has evolved in response to societal challenges. Notably, carbon materials play a crucial role in the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources, in advancing biomedical technologies, and in environmental protection, among other areas. These topics will be addressed in this presentation."
 

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  • General public
  • Registration required

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