From the Editor By Andrzej Jonas 27 April 2004 We are presenting a special issue dedicated to the position and strength of Polish science in the European Union countries. Before Poland became a member of this esteemed group, Polish scientists were already there.
Polish Scientists in the European Union 27 April 2004 The integration process in this area is faster than in most other areas of life in Poland. Five years ago Poland obtained the rights, including those to funding, to participate in European Commission framework programs.
Participation of Poland in Framework Programmes 27 April 2004 The Framework Programmes of the European Union are the most important instrument for integrating multidisciplinary research and strengtheninig the scientific cooperation, not only on the European continent.
Perfect for Children 27 April 2004 Twenty five years ago the Monument-Hospital Children's Health Center in Warsaw (now the Children's Memorial Health Institute, CMHI) started its mission.
Modern Materials Engineering from Nanoscale to Macroscopic Objects 27 April 2004 Materials have become one of the focal points of modern science and a pillar of contemporary technology. New materials, composites, nanometals and advanced ceramics, allow engineers to overcome previous construction barriers, pave the way for advances in space and medical technology and create innovative solutions to old problems.
About The Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering 27 April 2004 The Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering continues almost a century long history of research and teaching on materials at the Warsaw University of Technology. It offers B.Sc. and M. Sc. programmes for over 350 students and Ph.D. for over 70.
Warmia and Mazury Center Activities 27 April 2004 The creation of the Warmia and Mazury Dairy Excellence Center (WAMADAIREC) was an answer to the needs of both the scientific community and dairy industry employees.
New Age in Biotechnology 27 April 2004 The Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics (IBB) of the Polish Academy of Sciences was founded in 1957. It is formally associated with the Department of Biology, Warsaw University.
Chemical-Free Fruit 27 April 2004 Poland is the world's third biggest (after the United States and China) producer of fruit in a moderate climate zone.
Experts in Biosafety 27 April 2004 The Center of Biosafety Research and Molecular Biomedicine (BioMoBiL) is formed by research groups originating from the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk, and is coordinated by the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology.
Seeking Perfection 27 April 2004 The Center of Excellence at the Institute of Agrophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) in Lublin conducts multidisciplinary scientific research.
The Economy Is IT 27 April 2004 We are a rather unusual company in Poland since we are the first to heavily invest in basic information technologies in the area of software. Our products are known under the marketing name Office Objects.