acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering Foundation – Background – Facts May 2017 acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering Overview The People The Organisation The Work The Results 1 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering ▪ The institution – acatech: independent and self-determined representative of science and technology in Germany and abroad – Supported by the federal government and the 16 federal states as a national academy since January 1, 2008 ▪ The network (status: May 2017) – 498 members in Germany and abroad The Presidents of acatech: – 112 senators Henning Kagermann (above) and Dieter Spath 2 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ The Objectives ▪ Scientific recommendations acatech advises policymakers and the public on future technology issues ▪ Knowledge transfer acatech offers a platform for exchange fostering cooperation between science and business ▪ Promotion of young scientists and engineers acatech is committed to supporting young scientists and engineers ▪ Innovative capacity acatech promotes sustainable growth through innovation 3 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Comparable Academies Are Well-established in Developed Countries ▪ Ingenjörsvetenskapliga Akademien Sweden, 1919 ▪ The National Academy of Engineering USA, 1964 ▪ Royal Academy of Engineering UK, 1976 ▪ The Engineering Academy of Japan Japan, 1987 ▪ Chinese Academy of Engineering China, 1994 ▪ Académie des Technologies France, 2000 4 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ International Activities Memberships: ▪ The European Council of Applied Sciences, Technologies and Engineering (Euro-CASE), Chairman: Reinhard F. Hüttl (Vice President acatech) ▪ The International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS)) 5 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering Overview The People The Organisation The Work The Results 6 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ The People behind acatech ▪ As a working academy, acatech is built on the commitment and dedication of its members, senators, supporters and experts ▪ acatech members and senators delegate representatives to the acatech Executive Board 7 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ The Members ▪ 498 scientists from universities, research institutes and other organisations ▪ New members are admitted on the basis of their outstanding scientific achievements ▪ Members are elected into the General Assembly after being nominated by a member and undergoing an assessment process 8 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ The Senate ▪ Members: – 112 senators – Senators holding positions of leadership in associations, scientific organisations and technology-oriented enterprises – Senators are admitted on recommendation of the Executive Board – Task: input from businesses and associations – Chairman of the Senate: Henning Kagermann 9 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering Overview The People The Organisation The Work The Results 10 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ The Structure The Two-pillar Model Science & Business Board of Trustees advises votes Senate General votes (12) votes (6) Executive Board Assembly Scientific organisations initiates, Members report on syndicates Enterprises organized initiate, initiate, Associations in Topic engage in engage in Networks Projects Individuals and Working Groups coordinates supports supports Secretariat 11 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Financing Ensuring Stability and Independence Project Core work sponsorship ▪ Projects (public and private) ▪ Events Institutional sponsorship Academy (Running (by federal government operations) and federal states) 12 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Sponsors of acatech May 2017 13 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering Overview The People The Organisation The Work The Results 14 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Many Future-oriented Topics Have a Technical Context “What are our answers to climate change?” “How can we ensure mobility?” “How can we foster the innovators of tomorrow?” Image sources: NASA, Munich Airport, bvmed 15 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ At a Glance The Topic Networks and Working Groups Biotechnology & Bioeconomy Nanotechnology Product Development & Energy & Resources Production Healthcare Technologies Safety and Security Information & Society & Technology Communication Technology ▪ Working Group Education Materials Science & Engineering ▪ Working Group Communication in Technology Mobility, Logistics, ▪ Working Group Basic questions Aerospace Engineering of Science & Engineering ▪ Working Group Economics & Innovation Research 16 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Four Key Topics – One overall Goal Energy, Resources and Sustainability Technologies Creating value and employment Education for Germany Technology Communication 17 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Topic Networks and Key Topics Creating value and employment for Germany Energy, Technology Resources and Technologies Education Sustainability Communication Topic networks 18 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ acatech – National Academy of Science and Engineering Overview The People The Organisation The Work The Results 19 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ The Formats Positions, Recommendations, Forums ▪ Result reports and policy recommendations ▪ Dissemination of information ▪ Presentation/discussion acatech POSITION PAPER Statement acatech IMPULSE Principles acatech STUDY Project Report Forum 20 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ The Formats Symposia, Workshops, Discussion Volumes ▪ Interdisciplinary ▪ Science, business, politics ▪ Exchange, networking ▪ Defining topics acatech DISCUSSION Proceedings Symposium/workshop 21 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Five Types of Formats acatech POSITION PAPER Syndication by the acatech Executive Board acatech IMPULSE acatech STUDY acatech DISCUSSION acatech MATERIALS 22 | Titel der Präsentation, TT Monat JJJJ Thank you very much for your attention..