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Networking Scientists
Scientists working in developed and developing nations will soon have a new organization to integrate their efforts; the New York Academy of Sciences is spearheading the formation of “Scientists Without Borders.”
SciDev.Net reports that the first step is creation of a web-based database. The program will launch May 12. The database, which will house information on members and their research, aims to link researchers working in similar fields and prevent unnecessary overlap, and allow individuals and organizations to request specific resources.
Evelyn Strauss, executive director of the new organization, explained the mission of the new group to SciDev.Net:
The “Without Borders” idea perfectly captures what we — and others in different fields — are trying to do: break down the geographical (and other) borders that can hinder progress, and engender the sense of belonging to a global community.
The initiative will begin with a focus on African countries. Already, there are 70 organizations and 400 individuals around the globe willing to participate.
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