Difa Ayatullah

How Psychiatric Epidemiology Can Help Reduce the Impact of Traumatic Events War, violence and abuse leave consequences that go much beyond physical destruction and pain. Armed conflicts, acts of terror, political violence, torture, and natural disasters affect millions around the world, with lasting social, political, economic and psychological consequences. These…

We are building an AI Researcher to help us leverage our exponentially growing scientific knowledge. Iris.ai is an almost 6-year-old European startup, founded with a double bottom line – for profit and for positive global impact. We want every scientist and innovator in the world to have all knowledge they…

Professor Heidi J. Larson is the Founding Director of The Vaccine Confidence Project and Professor of Anthropology, Risk and Decision Science at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; Clinical Professor, Department of Health Metrics Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle; and Guest Professor at the University of Antwerp and…

The nominating institution Japan Science and Technology Agency on the breakthrough: Quantum information technologies are expected to bring scientific and social benefits that will change the world. Prof. Oiwa in Osaka University is conducting a JST project to develop a Poincaré interface using quantum dots as hardware for realizing long…

Particle accelerators are often thought of as large, expensive facilities or instruments. Typically, these machines have a variety of uses from fundamental science and medical applications to manufacturing semiconductors. How can particle accelerators be reinvented and downsized by the use of advanced nano fabrication and laser technologies? Additionally, what significance…

The nominating institution HU Berlin on the breakthrough: In his groundbreaking social theory of late-modern society, Andreas Reckwitz works out the causes, structures and conflict-ridden consequences of the transformation from industrial modernity to a late-modern society of singularities. How do the practices and norms of uniqueness mould cognitive-cultural capitalism, digital…

The Implications of AI for Science – Falling Walls Circle Plenary Table 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long proven valuable in research and science. Recent technological developments promise to dramatically increase scientific output and assist humanity in addressing important global concerns ranging from climate change to developing epidemics. Simultaneously, new…

One-Child Africa aims to enhance the quality of STEM education for children in Rwanda, particularly young girls from marginalized backgrounds and lack access to quality Science education. Our project empowers children by developing their interest and passion for STEM, building their confidence in problem-solving, and encouraging them to use their…

Amanar aims to empower and inspire the Sahrawi refugee community through the wonders of the Universe. Special attention is given to teachers, children and the youth, to strengthen their resilience and make them feel part of a global community. The project facilitates the development of scientific skills and critical thinking,…

Thousands of students across Canada developed STEM projects this year, but most regional science fairs in March/April and the 2020 Canada-Wide Science Fair in May were cancelled. On May 4, YSC launched an online fair to encourage grade 7-12 students to share their projects and fuel their journey of discovery…