Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta

Do you use a smartphone or a computer? This Swiss company, Comet, is probably behind it! 📱💻 Comet, a discreet leader in the semiconductor industry, provides essential tools for the production of around 70% of the world's microchips. Samsung is one of the company's notable clients. 🇨🇭🔧 ℹ️ The full article: https://bit.ly/3VtBkCK #WhySwitzerland

In Switzerland, ETH Zürich students are getting into the holiday spirit with a twist! 🇨🇭🎄 As part of this year’s Innovation Project, they’ve created kit-based robots that deliver gifts down the chimneys of model-sized houses. 🎁 Would you like your gifts to be delivered by a robot? #swisstech

Developed by ETH Zürich’s Autonomous Systems Lab, the snake-like robot RoBoa can extend up to 100 meters, accessing areas beyond human and drone reach. Equipped with a camera, microphone, and a supply delivery system, this robot is designed to maneuver through narrow spaces for disaster relief. 🐍🤖 Discover how this #swisstech could revolutionize emergency rescue efforts 👇 https://bit.ly/4i3miNu

Robotic guide dogs and smart canes? 🤖 That’s just some of what we saw at #Cybathlon2024 in Switzerland! 67 teams from 24 countries showcased ground-breaking assistive tech, proving that innovation can empower everyone. Get the full story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5-Y2tWf

🚨 We are hiring! 🚨 The Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta is offering an academic internship position in the team of Culture, Public Diplomacy and Communications. Apply now and send your application to atlanta.job@eda.admin.ch What our previous interns say: “My name is Célie Landry and I recently completed a transformative internship at the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta. This experience not only broadened my horizons but also equipped me with invaluable skills and insights. Here are some of my highlights: 👩💻 The range of tasks I handled was vast and varied. From creating presentations and managing social media to logistics, every day brought a new challenge. I honed my skills in networking and creativity. These diverse responsibilities ensured that I was constantly learning and growing.   🌐 I helped organize events for various target audiences and met a plethora of fascinating individuals. From students to diplomats, and CEOs to human rights advocates, I encountered people from all walks of life.   🗣️ Working in a multilingual environment was a daily adventure. In the everyday life, I primarily communicated in English, but at work, I often switched between German, Swiss-German, and French. This constant language switch sharpened my communication skills and deepened my appreciation for Switzerland’s linguistic diversity.   🤝 Collaborating with local diplomats provided a broader perspective on different countries’ diplomatic efforts and fostered my fascination with diplomacy and international relations.   ✈️ I love traveling and covering 11 states and the Cayman Islands within our jurisdiction, I visited cities like New Orleans, Birmingham and Raleigh for work. Each trip was a unique experience, contributing to my personal and professional development.   In conclusion, my internship at the Swiss Consulate General in Atlanta was an incredible journey. I learned a tremendous amount and am currently continuing my adventure in Chicago. If you're considering interning with the FDFA, I would highly recommend it."   https://lnkd.in/d-57C9jh

🚀📅 On November 6, Swissnex will host its first Austin Startup Pitch Night, featuring six top startups from Switzerland! Hear pitches, meet the founders, and enjoy a lively networking reception. Get your free tickets: https://lu.ma/hsxzlbaj

Switzerland’s green economy is growing 💼📈 From 2000 to 2022, jobs in the environment sector doubled, with 167,700 full-time positions now representing 4% of total employment! 🇨🇭 #WhySwitzerland

Strengthening Swiss-US Educational Partnerships: A Journey of Innovation and Collaboration   In October 2024, a delegation of Swiss higher education leaders embarked on a comprehensive study tour across the U.S. to explore innovative practices in education, foster Swiss-American partnerships, and understand the evolving relationship between academia and industry. Organized by Catherine Sokoloff and Hartmut Wickert Wickert, the delegation engaged with top U.S. universities, community colleges, and innovation hubs to exchange ideas on the future of education 📚💡.   At Georgetown University, they discussed how U.S. institutions are rethinking education in response to workforce demands and technological advancements, exchanging ideas on how universities must adapt to challenges like AI, migration, and social engineering 🤖🌍.   At Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus, the delegation witnessed the collaboration between universities and businesses, and in North Carolina, they explored the strong link between community colleges and industry, learning about initiatives like ApprenticeshipNC (part of the NC Community College System) 🔧.   Dr. Peter Youngs, Professor and chair of the Departement CISE at University of Virginia in Charlottesville invited the group for a fabulous tour across the fields of teacher`s education with elaborated talks about classroom simulation, about coaching and training tools for students who are preparing for classrooms practices as well as a lecture about Race, Language and Teacher Education.   Hosted by Swiss professor Flavio Frohlich Fröhlich at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the delegation learned about neurostimulation research and discussed mental health education. Fröhlich reflected on how these exchanges deepened cross-continental collaboration, opening doors for future partnerships 🧠🤝.   Dr. Brian S. Merritt invited the group to a meeting with a team from North Carolina Community College System Office in Raleigh, introducing the enormous work to empower Community Colleges in NC, gave a tour to Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh as well as to industry partner MOEN and the Central Carolina Community College in Sanford.   In Savannah, the delegation visited Savannah College of Art and Design, gaining insights into how creative education can prepare students for the future economy 🎨📈.   We extend a huge thank you to all the universities, institutions, professors, and industry leaders who generously hosted the Swiss delegation! Your support has strengthened educational partnerships and laid the foundation for future collaborations.

Over 39,000 new businesses were launched in Switzerland this year. That’s a +2.2% increase from last year’s record! 🚀 A growing number of Swiss professionals are going the part-time self-employment route, balancing jobs while chasing their entrepreneurial dreams. Today, 14% of the workforce is self-employed. 🌍✨

Swiss innovation from University of Lausanne merges drones with georadar to monitor glaciers more closely than ever before! This cutting-edge technology penetrates ice layers, revealing under-glacier rivers and air cavities more safely and precisely than any helicopter or on-foot expedition ever could. #SwissInnovation #UniversityOfLausanne #SwissEngineering #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/gxJ5H-br