Virtual Seminar. “Science without Borders: The Estonian Scientific Diaspora in the USA”

The Estonian Embassy in the US and the Estonian Research Council cordial invite you to attend their upcoming virtual seminar, which brings together scientists, academic staff and university students with Estonian heritage who currently live in the US and are interested in building and/or maintaining a connection with Estonia.

The seminar will also be the virtual launch of the Estonian-American Network of Science (EANS) which aims to map, connect and inspire the Estonian scientific diaspora in the US. The event will promote transatlantic networking and exchange of information with the broader goal to foster cooperation, interdisciplinary research and innovation.

The discussion will begin with opening words from the Estonian Embassy and the Estonian Research Council. This will be followed by a virtual panel, moderated by Dr Anna-Maria Osula, Estonian Embassy in the US.

Our panelists:

·         Dr Liisi Esse, University of Stanford

·         Dr Tiit Lukk, University of Illinois

·         Dr Kaur Kullman, University of Maryland

·         Prof Tarmo Soomere, Tallinn University of Technology, former President of the Estonian Academy of Science

The webinar takes place on Wednesday 14th of May 2025 at 9AM West Coast / 12PM East Coast / 7PM Tallinn. The event will be held in English and will be recorded.

You will receive the connection details after registration. Please also share this invitation with other interested members of the Estonian science community in the US!

Please let me know if you have any questions.