We are thrilled to share highlights from the SmartNets workshop held in Konstanz from April 15 to 17, 2024. This event was meticulously organized by SmartNets ESRs Tanguy Cazalets, August Paula, and Kajal Kumari. Here’s a detailed look at the enriching experience we had over the three days.

Konstanz workshop

SmartNets’ Konstanz Workshop

We are thrilled to share highlights from the SmartNets workshop held in Konstanz from April 15 to 17, 2024. This event was meticulously organized by SmartNets ESRs Tanguy Cazalets, August Paula, and Kajal Kumari. Here’s a detailed look at the enriching experience we had over the three days.

Program

15th April
  • 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Reception
  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Lab Tours and Introduction to the Lab Areas
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lab Tours and Introduction to the Lab Areas
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Quantitatively Observing Behaviour (in Groups of 4): Data Collection
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Tea/Coffee Break
  • 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Quantitatively Observing Behaviour (in Groups of 4): Data Collection
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Welcome Dinner with Postdocs and Group
  • 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Short Presentations and Discussion of the Day’s Activities
16th April
  • 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Extended Quantitative Observation Fieldwork
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Work Updates Presentations
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Tea/Coffee Break
  • 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Work Updates Presentations
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner
  • 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Short Presentations and Discussion of the Day’s Activities
17th April
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Talk on ‘Scientific Integrity’ by M. Mende
  • 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Talk on ‘Scientific Integrity’ by M. Mende
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Short Talks by Postdocs
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Talk by Iain
  • 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Tea/Coffee Break
  • 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Short Presentation of Behaviour Observations from Day 1
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Farewell Dinner
  • 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Feedback and Farewell in a Communal Setting, and Discussion of the Whole Workshop

The SmartNets Konstanz workshop was an incredible opportunity for learning, collaboration, and professional growth. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making this event a success.