Mission
The Rathenau Instituut stimulates public and political opinion forming on social aspects of science and technology. We perform research and organise debate relating to science, innovation and new technologies.
History
In 1978, the Dutch government wished to identify the likely societal effects of computer automation, then a rapidly emerging technology. Would the introduction of the micro-chip lead to mass unemployment, or would it bring new (economic) opportunities? The commission charged with answering this question was led by Prof. G.W. Rathenau (1911-1989)
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Dr. ir. Rinie van Est- Coordinator
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Dr. Robine Hofman- Researcher
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Drs. Heleen van Kooij- Contentmanager
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Lies Haket- Administrator
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Marga de Geest-Borsboom- Project Administrator
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Wout Scholten MSc.- Researcher
The Board
The Chairman and new appointees to the Board of the Rathenau Institute are formally appointed by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR), at the nomination of the sitting members of the Board.
Contact
The Rathenau Instituut is located in The Hague and is easy to reach by car or public transportation. Contact us via info@rathenau.nl or 00-31-70-342 1542.