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MultiObs Seminar: Rethinking STI Policy: Innovation Ecosystems, Metrics and Society

The São Paulo Excellence Chair program MultiObs (Multi-Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation Dynamics), in partnership with Lab-GEOPI and the Graduate Program in Science and Technology Policy (PPG-PCT), will hold a seminar titled “Rethinking STI Policy: Innovation Ecosystems, Metrics and Society”, in a hybrid format (in person and online).

The event will feature three presentations, followed by a Q&A and open discussion.

The seminar will take place on November 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (GMT-3), in Room 216 of the Institute of Geosciences (IG) at Unicamp. Join online by clicking here.

Speakers

  • Rodrigo Costas

    CWTS, Leiden UniversityMultiObs team

    Senior researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University, with vast research experience in the fields of scientometrics and quantitative science studies, and co-chair of the UNESCO Chair on Diversity and Inclusion in Global Science.

  • Nicholas S. Vonortas

    Elliott School of International Affairs, GWUMultiObs team

    Professor of Economics and International Affairs at GWU's Elliott School and Director of the Institute for International Science and Technology Policy, with vast research experience in the economics of technological change and innovation policy.

  • Ismael Ràfols

    INGENIO (CSIC-UPV)MultiObs team

    Scientific researcher at INGENIO (CSIC-UPV) and UNESCO Chair on Diversity and Inclusion in Global Science at CWTS, focused on studying inequities in research priority setting and the plural and inclusive use of STI indicators.

Programme

  1. Opening

  2. Overview of the Multiobs Project

    Rodrigo Costas Comesaña

  3. Beyond the Silicon Valley Archetype: Measuring the Dynamics of Place-Based Innovation

    Nicholas S. Vonortas

  4. Alignment and misalignment between research agendas and societal needs. Why diversity and inclusion matter

    Ismael Rafols