InnoCentive Hosts Russian Virtual Scientific Competition; Bringing Together More Than 500 Students from Russia and Abroad to Solve Challenges in Chemistry.Science Writers/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2003 Event Underscores InnoCentive's Commitment to International Scientific Endeavor InnoCentive(R) today announced its sponsorship of its first virtual scientific competition. Jointly sponsored by Moscow State University Moscow State University, at Moscow, Russia, officially M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State Univ.; founded 1755 as Moscow Univ. by the Russian scientist M. V. Lomonosov, renamed Moscow State Univ. after the Russian Revolution, and renamed after its founder in 1940. , the event, titled "Intellectual Opportunities and Capabilities of Chemistry" was broadcast online via Moscow State University's Web site. More than 500 young scientists from Russia, as well as Russian students studying in Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Belarus, Kirghizia and the U.S. participated in the competition. The event underscores InnoCentive's global presence and commitment to supporting the scientific community in its quest to solve intellectual scientific challenges. Scientists from InnoCentive and the Moscow State University Chemistry Department prepared challenges in six areas of modern chemistry, including organic, analytical, physical, quantum, inorganic inorganic /in·or·gan·ic/ (in?or-gan´ik) 1. having no organs. 2. not of organic origin. in·or·gan·ic n. 1. and biochemistry biochemistry, science concerned chiefly with the chemistry of biological processes; it attempts to utilize the tools and concepts of chemistry, particularly organic and physical chemistry, for elucidation of the living system. . The competition introduced young scientists and university students to InnoCentive's global R&D online community, where they can compete to solve challenging scientific problems posted by the world's leading innovation-driven companies. "InnoCentive congratulates the winners of its first virtual scientific competition, and we are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. that so many qualified and impressive students participated and found the experience valuable. We extend our gratitude to Moscow State University for graciously gra·cious adj. 1. Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy. 2. Characterized by tact and propriety: responded to the insult with gracious humor. 3. hosting the event. In addition, we thank Academician Nikolai A. Plate, vice president of the Russian Academy of Sciences Russian Academy of Sciences (Russian: Росси́йская Акаде́мия Нау́к, , for joining us at the awards ceremony and distributing prizes to the winners," said Darren J. Carroll, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of InnoCentive. "The faculty at Moscow State University is delighted to collaborate with InnoCentive on the scientific competition," said Valery V. Lunin, academician and dean of the Department of Chemistry at Moscow State University. "We are pleased to offer our students the opportunity to further their scientific education and gain valuable experience, while acquainting them with our partner, InnoCentive." "InnoCentive recognizes the importance of developing young scientific minds from around the world to help them become tomorrow's scientific leaders," said Ali Hussein Ali Saddam Hussein al-Tikriti (Arabic: علي صدام حسين التكريتي, born 1983) is the supposed third son of Saddam Hussein, whose mother is Samira Shahbandar, Saddam's , vice president of marketing at InnoCentive. "Our goal is to bring together innovation-driven companies with uniquely prepared scientific minds around the world, and these young scientists represent the future of the global scientific community." The top-rated winners of the virtual scientific competition were Jury Golovko of Byelorussia State University, Igor Sedov of Kazan State University and Dmitry Perekalin of Russian Chemical - Technological University. InnoCentive is the first online forum that brings together leading global corporations and scientists from across the globe to solve tough R&D challenges. Global companies including BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California) BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company) BASF Builders Association of South Florida , Dow Chemical, Eli Lilly and Company Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) is a global pharmaceutical company and one of the world's largest corporations. Eli Lilly's global headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States. , and Procter & Gamble post their tough R&D problems confidentially on the InnoCentive Web site where more than 45,000 leading scientists and researchers (known as Solvers) in 150 countries can solve them. Scientists who deliver solutions that best meet InnoCentive's Challenge requirements receive a financial award for their work, ranging up to USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. $100,000. About InnoCentive InnoCentive is the first online forum that allows world-class scientists and science-based companies to collaborate in a global scientific community to achieve innovative solutions to complex challenges. InnoCentive is an e-business company of Eli Lilly and Company, a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical company. To learn more and to register as an InnoCentive Solver, visit the InnoCentive Web site at www.innocentive.com. InnoCentive is a registered trademark of InnoCentive, Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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