The SystemsX.ch PhD Retreat 2011 will provide an opportunity for SystemsX.ch students to meet each other and learn about the various projects being supported by the initiative in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Students will also have the opportunity to practice their presentations skills, share experiences and advice and build their scientific contact network.

General Information:
Arrival is expected on Friday August 19th at the Hotel Victoria Ritter (a few minutes walk from the Kandersteg Bahnhof) well in time for the Welcome Apero at 18:00.
A few practical items for summer in the mountains that you should bring with you: sunglasses and/or hat, rain coat, sturdy walking shoes/sandals for hikes, some warm clothes, and a bathing suit (swimming pool in hotel). Please also let us know in advance if you have any special dietary restrictions.

Student presentations:
The idea is to have a forum for critical discussion and feedback, not simply presenting your latest data to each other. Talks should be informal, brief (15 min, 5 min discussion) preferably using whiteboard (powerpoint if really necessary). Possible topics: a set-up of a project, current obstacles that you are facing, a crazy idea for your project that you would like opinions on, new modeling/experimental or computational approach you are finding particularly helpful, how you managed to organize an unexpected but fruitful collaboration etc. Be creative and communicative — you may find a new and very useful collaborator here, for now or in the future. 

Travel Expenses (economical and with receipts):
Will be reimbursed by SystemsX.ch.

Program:
Download the program for this year's student retreat (PDF, 18KB )