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American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation promotes academic cooperation between excellent researchers and other professionals from abroad and from Germany.

American Friends is the professional partner of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in the United States dedicated to sustaining global lifelong connections for research. American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AFAvH) is the professional partner of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) in the United States, and is a U.S. 501(c)3 charitable organization.

📣 Calling all -area AvH and DAAD alumni!Join us on October 29 for a special evening of and with fellow alumni and...
10/22/2026

📣 Calling all -area AvH and DAAD alumni!

Join us on October 29 for a special evening of and with fellow alumni and representatives from Germany’s leading research and funding organizations.

Held in conjunction with the Texas ( ), the reception offers a unique opportunity to strengthen professional connections, exchange ideas, and explore new avenues for German–US research collaboration.

📅 October 29, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 German-Texan Heritage Society | Austin, TX

Participation is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required. We encourage you to register early!

🔗 Register here: https://americanfriendsofthealexandervonhu.my.salesforce-sites.com//CnP_PaaS_EVT__ExternalRegistrationPage?event_id=a2WUU000001n3sD2AQ

We look forward to connecting with the Austin-area Humboldt and DAAD alumni community!

🧠 Calling all neuroscience attending !We are excited to co-host the Friends of Minerva Social alongside the Max Planc...
10/20/2026

🧠 Calling all neuroscience attending !

We are excited to co-host the Friends of Minerva Social alongside the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), the Max Planck Gesellschaft, and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) during this year’s Society for Neuroscience meeting in Washington, DC.

🥂 Monday, November 16 | 8–9 PM
📍 The Hamilton Hotel | Washington, DC

We look forward to bringing together Humboldtians and colleagues from across the international neuroscience community for an evening of conversation and connection.

💃 Want to keep the evening going? Stay for MPFI’s Social Circuit Dance Party from 9 p.m. to midnight!

🎟️ Please RSVP using the link in the comments below!
We hope to see many of you in DC!

🔬🌍 We were delighted to participate in this year’s German American Conference at Harvard University, where experts and e...
10/19/2026

🔬🌍 We were delighted to participate in this year’s German American Conference at Harvard University, where experts and emerging leaders came together to discuss the future of transatlantic cooperation. 🇺🇸 🇩🇪

Representing American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Jessica Strattard Hamilton moderated the panel “Science Across the Atlantic,” exploring how international research partnerships and science diplomacy advance scientific research.

👏 A big thank you to the panelists for sharing their valuable insights and to the entire organizing team for creating a space for meaningful dialogue and exchange!

We look forward to continuing these conversations and strengthening connections within the global research community.

📸 Photo credit: Augustine Wong

🌍 Can human rights be a force for transformative political and social change?Human rights have long been central to stru...
10/13/2026

🌍 Can human rights be a force for transformative political and social change?

Human rights have long been central to struggles for freedom, equality, and justice. Yet their emancipatory potential remains a subject of debate.

💬 Join us for our next virtual Humboldt Dialogue on October 29 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, featuring Prof. Michael Goodhart, Humboldtian and Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh.

Drawing on his forthcoming book, Emancipating Human Rights, Goodhart will explore the complex role of human rights in political struggles and consider how their transformative potential depends on the ways they are understood and put into practice.

We invite scholars, researchers, and members of the broader transatlantic community to join the conversation.

📅 October 29 | 12:00 p.m. EDT | Virtual

🔗 Learn more and register: https://afavh.org/event/emancipating-human-rights-a-preview/

🇩🇪 🇺🇸 What a week for German-American friendship, scientific excellence, and transatlantic collaboration!It’s been a bus...
10/09/2026

🇩🇪 🇺🇸 What a week for German-American friendship, scientific excellence, and transatlantic collaboration!

It’s been a busy and inspiring week at American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AFAvH)! Here are a few highlights:

🤝 Strengthening partnerships: Alongside our Board meeting and German-American Friendship Day, we enjoyed productive conversations with Dr. Katrin Amian of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and colleagues from the German Research Foundation (DFG).

🎓 Celebrating academic excellence: We met with representatives from the University of Cologne and the University of Freiburg to celebrate their recognition as Universities of Excellence.

🏅 A Nobel Prize for the Humboldt Network: Congratulations to Humboldtian physicist Francis Halzen on receiving the Nobel Prize, bringing the Humboldt Network’s total to 64 Nobel laureates!

🌍 Science diplomacy in action: Our exchange with Humboldt Network Liaison Dr. David Kim of UCLA highlighted the importance of lasting international research partnerships.

🇩🇪 Celebrating German Unity: Our team also joined the Day of German Unity celebrations at the German Embassy in Washington, DC, connecting with Ambassador Jens Hanefeld and Minister Counsellor Barbara Seimetz.

A wonderful reminder that transatlantic scientific collaboration is built on people, partnerships, and shared commitments. Thank you to our Board members, partners, and US Humboldtians for being part of it!

🌎 What does the future of international education look like in a rapidly changing world?Last week, AFAvH Vice President ...
09/30/2026

🌎 What does the future of international education look like in a rapidly changing world?

Last week, AFAvH Vice President of Advancement Jessica Strattard Hamilton joined leaders from around the world during for a conversation on this question.

The discussion featured Ambassador Christina Beinhoff of the German Federal Foreign Office, Amy Celico of Schwarzman Scholars, Sherif Barsoum of New York University, and Mohamed Bouabdallah of Villa Albertine and the Lafayette Fellowship Program.

At AFAvH, we see the value of international exchange through the Humboldt Network every day. Researchers connect across countries and disciplines, share ideas, and build collaborations that often last well beyond an individual research stay.

🤝 Thank you to the Institute of International Education (IIE) for hosting us in New York City and bringing together such a thoughtful group for this conversation!

🔥 What does a warming world mean for our health and the communities we live in?Join us on October 14 for the next : “Th...
09/24/2026

🔥 What does a warming world mean for our health and the communities we live in?

Join us on October 14 for the next : “The Heat Is On: Health, Society, and Climate Adaptation.”

🌍 Prof. Dr. Beate Müller of the University of Cologne and Humboldtian Professor Dr. Kai Chen of the Yale School of Public Health and Yale Center on Climate Change and Health will bring together perspectives from both sides of the Atlantic to explore how rising temperatures affect our health, healthcare systems, and communities.

Moderated by Prof. Dr. Carolyn Kissane of NYU School of Professional Studies, the conversation will examine the medical and societal challenges of extreme heat—and what we can do to build greater resilience in a warming world.

📅 October 14, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. EDT | 6:00 p.m. CEST
💻 Online via Zoom

🔗 Register here to join the conversation: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-heat-is-on-health-society-and-climate-adaptation-registration-1997508787555?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is part of the Transatlantic Tandem Talk series, bringing together experts from both sides of the Atlantic to exchange perspectives on some of today’s most pressing issues.

🤖 AI is already changing healthcare. But what does it take to implement it successfully and responsibly?Join us for our ...
09/23/2026

🤖 AI is already changing healthcare. But what does it take to implement it successfully and responsibly?

Join us for our next on October 7 at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) for a conversation on AI implementation, governance, and responsibility in healthcare.

We’ll hear from Dr. Uwe Fischer of Yale School of Medicine and Prof. Dr. Ariel Dora Stern, Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Digital Health, Economics, and Policy at the Hasso Plattner Institute and the University of Potsdam.

Dr. Tim Angelotti of Stanford University School of Medicine and the AFAvH Board will moderate the discussion.

Together, they’ll explore what it takes to bring AI into healthcare practice—from institutional challenges to questions of governance and accountability.

📅 October 7
⏰ 12:00 p.m. EDT
💻 Virtual

Register and join the conversation: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AlNtSIHPu_tzwN2GVNZo_gJWjKIYTTM2dNQ7djoeeEIHKvAj-WsG~AjVGYCw8CK8FkrQOUg8Al0dePPPwZDDx5awYu1W1vR8UcYcgGWxmhlEp9Q

09/14/2026

🎂 Happy Birthday, Alexander von Humboldt!

Today, we celebrate a legacy of , , and that continues to bring researchers and ideas together across borders and disciplines.

And every Humboldtian has a Humboldt story:
A collaborator you met. A lab you joined. A friendship that lasted. Research that changed the course of your career.

From September 14-18, we’re celebrating Humboldt’s birthday by helping create the next story. Our goal is to raise $5,000 and unlock an additional $5,000 board match to strengthen the US Humboldt network, foster new connections, and invest in the next generation of researchers and leaders.

🎥 Watch our special birthday video, then join us in paying your Humboldt Experience forward.

🎁 Giving link in the comments.

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Grace Bauernfeind and Sienna Montenegro to their new roles at AFAvH!Grace joins us as our new...
09/03/2026

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Grace Bauernfeind and Sienna Montenegro to their new roles at AFAvH!

Grace joins us as our new Alumni Operations and Data Manager, building on her time with AFAvH as our Programs and Promotions Intern. A recent graduate of Georgetown University’s M.A. in European Studies program, she brings a strong background in transatlantic relations, German-American exchange, and policy. 🇩🇪 🇺🇸

Sienna joins us as our new Promotions and Programs Intern. She is a junior at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where she studies Global Business and German. Originally from Stuttgart, Sienna is especially interested in transatlantic communication, business, research, and trade.

We’re delighted to have Grace and Sienna on the team and look forward to all they’ll contribute to AFAvH and the broader Humboldt community! 👏

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