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4 The Global Stage
Pages 25-30

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... Speakers included Subra Suresh, president and Distinguished University Professor of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, and Andreas Mortensen, vice president for research and professor at the École ­Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Tech­ nology in Lausanne)
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From page 26...
... Finally, Suresh noted that COVID-19 is providing unique research opportuni ties for insights on mental health, vaccine development, public health messaging, and public trust in science -- areas that he suggested the National Academies could help advance.
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... THE VIEW FROM SWITZERLAND Andreas Mortensen, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Mortensen described the measures EPFL, a public institution in Switzerland, took in response to COVID-19 and discussed possible long-term lessons for the United States.
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From page 28...
... Students around the world are still drawn to the United States, which can keep its attractiveness by welcoming them and taking a lead role in efforts to address global challenges such as COVID-19 and climate change.
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... While the United States emphasizes creativity, he suggested that American schools could learn from the way European schools prioritize rigorous math and science fundamentals. Relying on foreign talent creates a rich exchange of ideas, but nurturing homegrown talent is also important, he noted.
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... For now, EPFL is certifying and promot ing students with passing grades only when they succeed in demonstrating that they have acquired skills taught in the courses. Wadley noted that undergraduates are missing key laboratory experiences that create relationships and teach essential skills, though Mortensen suggested there will still be ample learning opportunities for this group.
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