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The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) is a nonprofit organization that promotes international scientific and technical collaboration.
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CRDF to open Office in Amman Jordan
The CRDF Board of Directors recently voted to open a new office in Amman, Jordan. Scheduled to open in the fall, the office will support a growing number of programs and services and broaden CRDF's regional scope and capabilities.
MoreSeeking Common Ground through Science: CRDF's Programs Enable President Obama's Plan
The strategy outlined by President Barack Obama emphasizing scientific and technological collaboration to promote peace in partnership with Muslim countries is at the core of the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF).
MoreScientific Higher Education Briefing at CRDF Headquarters
On Tuesday, April 26, 2009, the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) hosted a special information session entitled "Scientific Higher Education in Africa" for African embassy representatives at its headquarters office in Arlington, VA. The briefing highlighted CRDF's successful model for the development of research and education centers and the benefit of a similar program in Africa.
MorePresident and CEO Cathy Campbell Writes Response in Issues in Science and Technology Magazine
In the Winter 2009 Issues in Science and Technology, CRDF President and CEO Cathy Campbell has written a response to an article by Gerald Hane. Hane's original article -- entitled "Science, Technology and Global Reengagement” -- appeared in the Fall 2008 Issues in Science and Technology. "Gerald Hane argues thoughtfully for greater U.S. leadership in making international science collaboration a foreign policy priority," writes President Campbell. Note: Readers clicking on the link must scroll down to access President Campbell's response. More
CRDF Board Member Rose Gottemoeller Confirmed as Assistant Secretary of State for Verification and Compliance
CRDF Board of Directors member Rose Gottemoeller has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as U.S. assistant secretary of state for verification and compliance. In this position, Gottemoeller – a leading expert on U.S.-Russia relations and nuclear security and the former director of the Carnegie Moscow Center– will be responsible for negotiating a follow-on to the START Treaty expiring next December. More
CRDF, the Republic of Tatarstan to Jointly Promote Entrepreneurial Development
CRDF and the Republic of Tatarstan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to help support the establishment of small and medium-sized technological companies in Tatarstan. The MOU signing ceremony took place at the Partner Development Program (PDP) Technology Entrepreneurship workshop hosted by CRDF in Kazan on April 20-24, 2009.
MoreNew CRDF-PSCDR MOU Signed
CRDF has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Prince Salman Center for Disability Research (PSCDR) in Saudi Arabia. Prince T. Al Sedairy, Ph.D., executive director of PSCDR, and Cathleen Campbell, president and chief executive officer of CRDF, were the signatories of the MOU to explore the development of potential programs or other activities in areas related to disability research. More
Promoting Iraqi Infrastructure Reconstruction
CRDF has been given responsibility for implementing an impressive new public-private partnership aimed to significantly further reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Supported by the U.S. Departments of Defense and State, the Iraq Engineering Enhancement Program (IEEP) has selected five Iraqi engineers to participate in internships with universities and private sector engineering firms in the United States. More
Spotlight On Success
Studies of Heroin Addiction at Pavlov State Medical University
Despite the global existence of millions of addicts, there remains relatively little research on the neurocognitive consequences of chronic heroin use. Most current U.S. studies use multi-drug users and are unable to precisely distinguish between consequences of specific drugs. This deficit is particularly true for heroin addiction, which is often preceded by several years of extensive use of other drugs. More
