Changing the Game: Dorothee Baer's Vision for Research and Space
Research Minister Bär showcases her endeavors in her role
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In her inaugural speech as the new Federal Research Minister and Minister for Technology and Aerospace, Dorothee Baer, a CSU politician, has set her sights on transforming the way research is translated into practical applications, dubbing the current state as needing a good kick-start. "We've been holding back for too long," Baer proclaimed at the CDU economic conference in Berlin. "It's time to ditch the handbrake."
Baer's vision entails supporting fundamental research and academic freedom while also championing the application of research findings in real-world scenarios. To achieve this, potential strategies may include the establishment of innovation hubs, targeted research funding, collaboration with industry, promoting STEM education, and supporting startups and small businesses. However, concrete initiatives haven't been outlined yet in her new role.
With a delightful enthusiasm for success and an ambition that could moonlight as a US space mission, Baer raised the bar high, challenging, "When will the first German woman make history by landing on the moon?"
As a seasoned political figure, having served on numerous boards and committees, Baer's resources and networks might play a significant role in driving innovation and technology transfer. Only time will tell what initiatives she has up her sleeve to drive change and make a lasting impact in the research and technology sector.
In her drive to revolutionize the research sector, Dorothee Baer has proposed a community policy that emphasizes the application of science in real-world scenarios, such as vocational training and health-and-wellness initiatives. Additionally, Baer, with her space-and-astronomy aspirations, envisions the creation of innovation hubs that foster collaboration between academia and industry, potentially leading to breakthroughs in the vocational training sphere and beyond.
