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Norwegian scientists visit U of M to study biological sciences structure; and opportunities for collaboration
A delegation of officials from the University of Oslo, Norway will visit the University of Minnesota Feb. 17-20 to study the structure of biological sciences and to explore opportunities for collaborating on research and education. The group will be co-hosted by Meredith McQuaid, associate vice president and dean, the Office of International Programs and Judson Sheridan, Norwegian Centennial Interdisciplinary Chair and director of International Programs for the College of Biological Sciences (CBS). The University of Oslo delegation includes Rector (President) Geir Ellingsrud, Research Deans Anders Elverhoi and Ingar Olsen and several other leaders representing molecular biology, neuroscience, evolution and evolutionary genetics. The visitors are interested in developing an organizational structure at the University of Oslo for the life sciences that strengthens connections among faculty in basic life sciences and with faculty in physical sciences and health sciences. Ten years ago the University of Minnesota consolidated biological sciences departments on the Twin Cities campus to strengthen basic research and education as well as connections with medicine, agriculture, technology and environmental sciences. "The biological sciences reorganization at the University of Minnesota has been a great success and we have much to share with our Norwegian colleagues," Sheridan said. In addition to presentations and discussion about the reorganization, the Norwegians will attend breakout sessions on specific areas, such as basic biomedical sciences, neuroscience, ecology and the interface between physical sciences and biology. Other activities include dinner at the Campus Club, a Gopher women's basketball game and a dinner at the Minneapolis Club sponsored by the Norwegian Honorary Consulate General. The University of Minnesota has a long history of interaction with the University of Oslo as well as other Norwegian universities. "There's a strong and growing connection between Norway and Minnesota that benefits everyone involved," Sheridan said. "We have complementary strengths in many areas, such as energy policy and research, ecology, and neuroscience. Collaboration also provides an opportunity to build on historic connections between Norway and Minnesota. The Norwegian government and the Norwegian-American community are very committed to supporting our collaboration." ---------- |
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