Visit NWNY University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
Visit NWNY University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland
As a part of their project “Networking New York” (NWNY), swissnex Boston hosted a group of twenty people from the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland from March 25th to the 26th. The students’ project consisted of two interdisciplinary seminars. One seminar has been held in Olten (Switzerland) in February, the other one in New York City and Boston in March.
Their first day in Boston was tightly packed: the Boston seminar began with a short introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship. Inspired by Pascal Marmier who lead a discussion about the changes in the management strategy of IBM, Bettina Hein, a young entrepreneur, shared her experience in building up successful startups, Consul General Christoph von Arb welcomed the group to the one of a kind science and technology consulate, and Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Researches opened their door for an introduction in their business and a company tour.
The second day started with a guided tour through Harvard College and a presentation on “U.S. politics” held by Thomas Aeschi from the Kennedy School of Governance. The morning was completed by David Kaufmann who shared his thoughts about being an entrepreneur and founding his own company. Afterwards, Tim Rowe revealed the many ways his Cambridge Innovation Center (where swissnex Boston is currently located) fosters networking.
In the afternoon, the trip was concluded by several highlights at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): two young Swiss scientists (Manuel Oechslin and Yvonne Moret) enriched the program with a presentation about “Wealth creation and international development” and a campus tour. Finally, a lecture held by Professor Paulo Goncalves put the finishing touch to the program.
We thank all the contributors who helped us providing a variegated bouquet of agenda items and we are looking forward to welcome the next NWNY group in Boston.
