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On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Dr. Chris Funk, Director of the Climate Hazards Center at the University of California, Santa Barbara, will provide insights into linking global climate science with local action. The recipient of KIT's International Excellence Award will explain how scientific knowledge can be translated into practical early warning systems for African regions. The talk will address the impacts of climate phenomena such as El Niño on Africa and demonstrate how interdisciplinary research can help secure livelihoods.

Wissenschaftsbüro Karlsruhe, TRIANGEL

Karlsruhe, February 11, 2025 – On the occasion of the International Day of Women in Science, five female scientists from different countries discussed challenges and strategies for gender equality in research. The panel discussion, moderated by Prof. Caroline Y. Robertson-von Trotha (KIT), was attended by experts from Turkey, Great Britain, India, the USA, and Germany. Topics included a women-friendly academic environment, mentoring and structural support. In addition, contributions by female researchers at KIT and from international excellence programs were presented as part of the Karlsruhe science festival EFFEKTEN.

MathSEE

On Tuesday, January 20 at 5:30 pm, Prof. Victoria Stodden, Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Southern California, gave insights on AI and the Future of Research, which is facing the scientific community with the challenge of responding to changes in research modalities due to these huge technological innovations. In this plenary Prof. Stodden provided a roadmap of changes and responses by various stakeholders in the research community to ensure that scientific results remain reliable and reproducible, and secure within a position of trust in the broader society.

On December 9, the IScO continued a cherished tradition and invited the fellows of the International Excellence Grants of KIT, the Future Mobility Grants of the ICM, and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for an informal exchange over coffee and tea. After a warm welcome by Vice President Professor Thomas Hirth at TRIANGEL, the visiting researchers and their host professors at KIT used this informal gathering to discuss their projects and research plans and network with each other in a relaxing atmosphere. A particular highlight of the day was the exclusive tour of the KATRIN neutrino experiment and the KARA accelerator, providing the international guests with exciting insights into groundbreaking research of KIT.

During a ceremonial event on November 25, the “International Excellence Award of KIT” and the “Fellowship of SCHROFF Foundation” were presented to Dr. Chris Funk, Director of the Climate Hazards Center (CHC) at the University of California, Santa Barbara. With this award, KIT honors the distinguished researcher for his interdisciplinary work on climate change, extreme weather, and food security.

The award includes a research stay at KIT (up to 6 months) and a scholarship (up to 12 months) for early-career researchers from the awardee’s group.

Julia Schade

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 3:00 pm, the Talk by esteemed Professor Susmita Sur-Kolay will lead the discussion on advancements and ongoing challenges in quantum computing technology. Prof. Sur-Kolay will discuss technological progress and the intricate design requirements necessary for building stable and efficient quantum circuits. Emphasis will be placed on the inherent challenges in designing error-resistant quantum gates, essential for the reliable operation of quantum systems.