SYNS Pre-Event: Paper Unwind 

The Symposium for Young Network Scientist (SYNS) is hosting a Paper Unwind for PhD students and young network scientists. Speakers will tell the “real story” behind how a recent paper came together: How did the idea come to be? How did the collaboration work? What were the struggles in doing this research? Was there a statistical method that proved to be really useful? How many venues was the work submitted to?  These topics will fuel further disucssion about developing more realistic expectations about the process of conducting and publishing interdisciplinary research. For questions, contact brennanjamesklein@gmail.com
 
March 4, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Network Science Institute, 177 Huntington Ave, Floor 2, Boston, MA 02115

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poster session and welcome reception

During our first Poster Session, a welcome Reception will offer hors d'oeuvres and drinks (cash bar).  This is a time for scholarly exchange and relaxed conversation.  For questions, contact Joseph Kenny josephkena@gmail.com or Alex Gates (ajgates42@gmail.com).

March 6, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fenway Center, 77 St Stephen St, Boston, MA 02115

art of networks reception

The Network Science Institute will host a special reception to showcase a curated installation of network visualizations—the Art of Networks III. Now in its third edition, this exhibition explores the role of aesthetics and design in data representation and effective scientific communication. Visualizations add insight and intuition to the numerical analyses in network science, as well as offer opportunities to disseminate knowledge to a broader audience. Information visualizations can help us make sense of complex phenomena by structuring data in ways that facilitate detection of patterns and trends, and ultimately, transform data into meaningful information. Projects were selected from top visualization research labs and studios around the world that are producing some of the most innovative work in this area.  Appetizers will be served, accompanied by an open bar.

For questions about the art, contact (meirelles.isabel@gmail.com); for logistical inquiries, contact Kate Coronges (kcoronges@gmail.com).

March 7, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Network Science Institute Lobby, 177 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
 
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Caucus for Women in Network Science (WiNS) Meeting ​

The first ever meeting to form of Caucus of Women stimulates opportunities for education, employment, and career advancement of women (cis, trans, and genderqueer) in Network Science. By leveraging professional and social contacts among its members, the Caucus will promote the increased participation of women in academic conferences and on organizing boards and executive committees in the field. WiNS meetings will also provide a forum for discussing issues concerning women in the field, and encourage the thoughtful development of strategies and solutions. For questions, contact b.welles@northeastern.edu.

March 7, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Network Science Institute, 177 Huntington Ave, Floor 10, Boston, MA 02115