Embassy of Switzerland in the United States of America

This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we proudly highlight Swiss women whose contributions have made a lasting impact worldwide — especially those with ties to the U.S. Today, we’re excited to introduce Gertrud Lutz-Fankhauser. Originally from the Swiss region of Emmental, Gertrud Lutz-Fankhauser dedicated her life to humanitarian efforts. In search of adventure, she emigrated to the U.S. in 1929 at the age of 18, where she spent several years working at the Swiss Consulate in St. Louis, Missouri, where she met the Swiss diplomat, Carl Lutz, whom she married in 1935. Lutz-Fankhauser was recognized as 'Righteous Among the Nations' for supporting her husband in rescuing over 60,000 Jews during World War II, during which time they were living in Budapest, Hungary. After returning to Switzerland, she led a distinguished career with UNICEF, serving as its Vice-President and Director for Europe and North Africa. Lutz-Fankhauser remained a dedicated humanitarian until her death in 1995. Take a look at the inspiring profiles of Swiss women who have made an impact in the U.S. and beyond: https://lnkd.in/eQQb2yAH

Switzerland continues to lead in innovation, boasting the highest density of inventors in the world! ?????? In 2024, Switzerland submitted more patent applications per capita than any other country. Roche and ABB led the way regarding the number of filings. Photo credit: Roche See the breakdown: https://lnkd.in/edf5QxdT

This Swiss tool is using satellite images to aid humanitarian efforts in war zones! ???? For nearly three years, a researcher from ETH Zürich has been working closely with the Red Cross to develop an innovative solution that leverages satellite images to support humanitarian workers in monitoring armed conflicts in Ukraine. ??? Learn more: bit.ly/3DAMM9N

The second edition of Swiss Night at SATshow is in the books! ?????? On March 12, the Embassy of Switzerland, in partnership with SWISSto12 organized a reception and discussion on the topic of "The Future of Satellite Communication". Thank you to esteemed panelists Carolyn Mercer NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Emile de Rijk CEO of Swissto12 who was awarded Satellite CEO of the year, Peter Hadinger from Viasat and moderated by Teasel Muir-Harmony from the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. The reception was preceeded by a workshop delivered by Julie B?hning & Jérémy Marciacq from Swiss start-up PAVE Space SA on space entrepreneurship, robotics & engineering for students of the DMV. University of Maryland WIAA Georgetown University Space Initiative SEDS USA

This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we proudly highlight Swiss women whose contributions have made a lasting impact worldwide — especially those with ties to the U.S. Today, we’re excited to introduce Marthe Gosteli, a pioneering suffrage activist born in 1917 near the Swiss capital city of Bern. In the mid-20th century, she spent over a decade as the Head of the Film Division at the U.S. Embassy in Switzerland and subsequently served as President of the Association of Swiss Women’s Associations for the Political Rights of Women. Gosteli played a crucial role in the 1971 referendum that granted Swiss women the right to vote and, later in life, she dedicated herself to preserving the history of Swiss women by founding the Gosteli Foundation in 1982. Her remarkable contributions were recognized with numerous honors, including the Swiss Human Rights Award in 2011. Gosteli passed away in 2017 at the age of 99, leaving behind a powerful legacy of advocacy. Take a look at some of the other inspiring profiles of Swiss women who have made an impact in the U.S. and beyond: https://bit.ly/43Ow9SH

Celebrating the First International Apprenticeship Exchange Day! ?????????????? Last week the Embassy of Switzerland and the DC Department of Employment Services brought Swiss and DC apprentices together for an exchange. Swiss graduate apprentices a part of the NextStep program met with apprentices from DC’s Pathways to Public Service program to share insights on their work and learning experiences. The group was welcomed by DC Secretary of Labor, Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes , PhD . Movetia – Austausch und Mobilit?t Movetia – Echanges et mobilité Kanton Zürich Etat de Vaud Swissnex

The 2025 QS Quacquarelli Symonds rankings are out and Switzerland has the fourth highest number of subjects in the top 10 in the world and the third greatest number of subjects in first place. ETH Zürich offers the world’s best courses for geophysics, geology, and earth and marine sciences. ??????

This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we proudly highlight Swiss women whose contributions have made a lasting impact worldwide —especially those with ties to the U.S. Today, we’re excited to introduce Iris Bohnet, a leading Swiss behavioral economist, Professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, and co-director of Women and Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. Her research combines economics and psychology to improve decision-making with a focus on gender and equity. She is the author of the internationally acclaimed book 'What Works: Gender Equality by Design,' which offers evidence-based solutions to overcoming gender bias. Bohnet was named one of the Most Influential Academics in Government and one of the most Influential People in Gender Policy by the organization Apolitical. Her impactful contributions have made her a prominent figure in both academia and policy-making. Take a look at some of the other inspiring profiles of Swiss women who have made an impact in the U.S. and beyond: https://bit.ly/43Ow9SH

The health minister from Canton Zug, Martin Pfister, has been elected as the new member of the Federal Council. He will succeed Centre Party minister Viola Amherd.?

The best airport in Europe? ?? Zurich Airport Ltd has been ranked the top airport in Europe, sharing the #1 spot with Copenhagen and Palma de Mallorca in the 25 - 40 million passengers per year category. The survey assessed key factors like infrastructure and hygiene standards. Have you traveled through Zurich Airport? Share your experience!