ZAGREB, May 13 (Hina) - The largest Croatian interdisciplinary institute of natural science, named after the great 18th century Croatian scientist Rudjer Boskovic, has organised Open Days from 13 to 15 May. On Thursday, the first day
of this event, it hosted about 1,000 visitors, including Croatian President Stjepan Mesic.
ZAGREB, May 13 (Hina) - The largest Croatian interdisciplinary
institute of natural science, named after the great 18th century
Croatian scientist Rudjer Boskovic, has organised Open Days from 13 to
15 May. On Thursday, the first day of this event, it hosted about
1,000 visitors, including Croatian President Stjepan Mesic.#L#
The Rudjer Boskovic Institute employes over 400 scientists in
experimental and theoretical physics, chemistry, molecular biology,
medicine, ecology, maritime affairs, computer science.
This year, the organising committee opened 16 laboratories of the
institute for the public during the Open Days.
During his visit to the institute, President Mesic emphasised the
importance of applying the results from fundamental theoretical
research in the economy. In this context he urged business people and
scientists to cooperate closer to the benefit of the national
economy.
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