Science is international – and so are scientists. With its Erwin Schrödinger Programmes, the FWF permits researchers to gather important experience abroad. In the autobiographical series Unterwegs (On the road), scientists who benefited from a grant under these programmes describe their experience.
Is there such a thing as objective morality? And what do philosophical laypeople think about this idea? These are questions explored by the philosopher Thomas Pölzler from Graz. At the College of Charleston, Schrödinger fellow Pölzler produced exciting results on this issue, implemented new research ideas and, last but not least, learned a great deal […] Continue reading “Now tell me, how do you feel about morality?”
Constantinople in 1252 AD: an extremely learned theologian — a member of the newly founded Dominican Order, a talented linguist and a master of Eastern church studies — writes a voluminous Latin treatise Against the Greeks, a treasure trove of information about the Greek church and theology of his time not just for his local […] Continue reading “In the Silicon Valley of medieval research”
In Queensland, in the northeast of Australia, the statistician Markus Hainy has discovered many exciting things that tie in with his life in Austria and his work. A Schrödinger fellowship enabled him to advance his research topic with the Australian colleagues. – An experience of maximum knowledge gain, as Hainy reports from Brisbane. Continue reading “Optimal conditions in Brisbane”
Johanna Braun is exploring the phenomenon of hysteria and its social implications. In her temporary elective hometown Los Angeles, the cultural scholar and Schrödinger fellow has seen her research topic attain an unparalleled order of magnitude and great topicality. – A travelogue about close-up research. Continue reading “Palm trees, the ocean and a fear of mass hysteria”
Eduardo Carrascosa applies his expertise in physics and chemistry to decoding fundamental processes in nature and technology. In Australia, this Schrödinger Fellow has developed a special machine for his purposes and also experienced extraordinary encounters. Continue reading “Of complex molecules and surreal animals”
The physicist Bernadette Rosati investigates how salt particles from the sea influence the weather and climate. The Schrödinger fellow has found the perfect conditions for her research at the University of Aarhus in Denmark. The chemistry is just right – not only at sea, but also within the team and across all the faculties. Continue reading “The atmospheric group”
The ability to recognize the thoughts, desires, and intentions of others is known in scientific circles as “Theory of Mind.” The psychologist and Schrödinger Fellow Matthias Schurz explores this human mind-reading phenomenon at Oxford University by investigating the workings of the brain. Continue reading “Oxford – venerable and cutting-edge”
Her research interests took Elisa Perrone from her native Italy to Linz and Klosterneuburg and, most recently, to the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). At the MIT, the mathematician and Schrödinger Fellow pursues groundbreaking research questions to help improve weather forecasts. Continue reading “Next stop Kendall, MIT”
At Boston University, Robert Baumgartner, holder of a Schrödinger grant, investigates the influence of the pinna on spatial hearing and is confronted with an interesting behavioural phenomenon. Continue reading “Research in the land of (un)limited opportunities”
In the context of her Erwin-Schrödinger project at the Technical University of Denmark, Elisabeth Varga investigates compounds produced by microalgae that are potentially toxic to fish. In Denmark, the natural scientist has broken new ground not only professionally, as she reports in her contribution for scilog. Continue reading “Hygge, Hamlet and HABs”