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RIKEN R-CCS will organize a Youth Workshop for junior researchers and students in computational science and technology. Through presentations and discussions conducted in English, this workshop aims to create a network for collaboration among young researchers, and to foster their research communication skills in an international setting.

photo:Youth Workshop FY2017
Details
Date Fri, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 17, 2019
City Kobe, Japan
Place

RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) in Kobe, Japan
Directions

Language English

Purpose

The workshop aims to create a network for collaboration among young researchers, and improve their research communication skills.

The workshop is open to young researchers affiliated with corporations, universities and research institutes (including technical colleges and graduate schools) who are expected to become the next-generation of leaders in the fields of computational science and high-performance computing.
Young researchers from overseas will participate in this workshop. To encourage participants to take the initiative in interacting with each other, presentations and discussions will be held in English in small groups.

photo:Youth Workshop FY2017

R-CCS staff will serve as mentors for each group and participate in the discussions. You may also participate in The 1st R-CCS International SymposiumThe webpage will open in a new tab. to gather information on overseas research institutions and the like. Your accommodation cost during the symposium will be covered if you make a poster presentation.

  • Official language is English.
photo:Youth Workshop FY2017

Workshop organizer members

Committee

Mentor

Administrative Office

R-CCS Computational Science Promotion Office

Program overview (tentative)

Fri, Feb 15
Time Program Venue Owner Comments
16:30 Registration R-CCS R-CCS
Computational Science Promotion Office
18:00 Welcome Reception Dinner Meeting Lounge Committee member of Youth Workshop,
Mentors: R-CCS researchers
- Lightning talk
- Electronic Poster Session

Sat, Feb 16
Time Program Venue Owner Comments
10:00 - 10:15 Registration 1F Entrance R-CCS
Computational Science Promotion Office
10:15 - 10:20 Opening Lecture Hall(N) Prof. Sato
(R-CCS Deputy Director)
10:20 - 10:50 Orientation Lecture Hall(N) Dr. Imamura
(R-CCS Team Leader)
Workshop Guidance Self-introductions
10:50 - 11:40
(50min)
Lecture
(Senior Talk)
Lecture Hall(N) Prof. Sato Title: TBD
11:40 - 12:50 Lunch Meeting & Group Photo Lounge & Entrance(1F)
12:50 - 13:50
(60min)
Presentation/Discussion 1 Group A: Lecture Hall(N)
Group B: Lecture Hall(S)
Group C: R511
Group D: R311
Mentors Participants will be divided into 4 groups of about 6-7 people each. Two persons in each group will be designated as mentors.
13:50 - 14:10 Break Lounge
14:10 - 15:10
(60min)
Presentation/Discussion 2 Group A: Lecture Hall(N)
Group B: Lecture Hall(S)
Group C: R511
Group D: R311
Mentors
15:10 - 15:30 Break Lounge
15:30 - 16:10
(40min)
Presentation/Discussion 3 Group A: Lecture Hall(N)
Group B: Lecture Hall(S)
Group C: R511
Group D: R311
Mentors

*18:00 - Social gathering (Participation is optional.)


Sun, Feb 17
Time Program Venue Owner Comments
9:45 - 10:00 Registration 1F Entrance R-CCS
Computational Science Promotion Office
10:00 - 10:30 Lecture Hall(N) Room is available for participants.
10:30 - 11:20
(50min)
Presentation/Discussion 4 Group A: Lecture Hall(N)
Group B: Lecture Hall(S)
Group C: R511
Group D: R311
Mentors
11:20 - 11:30 Break Lounge
11:30 - 12:30
(60min)
Presentation/Discussion 5 Group A: Lecture Hall(N)
Group B: Lecture Hall(S)
Group C: R511
Group D: R311
Mentors
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Lounge
13:30 - 14:10
(40min)
Presentation/Discussion 6 Group A: Lecture Hall(N)
Group B: Lecture Hall(S)
Group C: R511
Group D: R311
Mentors
14:10 - 14:30 Break Lounge
14:30 - 15:10
(40min)
Presentation/Discussion 7 Group A: Lecture Hall(N)
Group B: Lecture Hall(S)
Group C: R511
Group D: R311
Mentors
15:10 - 15:30 Break Lounge
15:30 - 17:00
(90min)
Wrap-up Meeting Lecture Hall(N) Dr. Imamura
17:00 - 17:20 Closing/Certification Lecture Hall Dr. Imamura/Prof. Sato

*Lecture Hall (6F), Lounge (6F), R511 (5F), R311(3F)

Application requirements

Approximately 20 seats (10 - 15 seats for applicants from Japan. 5 - 10 seats for applicants from overseas) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Adjustments may be made to balance the number of applicants from different colleges and other institutes.

Apply here. *closed

Note: In accordance with RIKEN’s rule on protection of personal data, your e-mail address will be protected strictly and will never be released, given, or lent to any third party without just cause.
Personal Information Protection Regulations (140 kb)The pdf will open in a new tab.

Participants must have a clear motive for participating in this workshop, such as being involved in computational science or computer science research.
It is assumed that the participants will bring laptop computers for making presentations during the workshop.

Application deadline

  • For participants in Japan:
    Fri, Jan 11, 5 pm (Japan time) *extended
  • For participants from abroad:
    Tue, Dec 11, 5 pm (Japan time)

We will stop accepting applications once all the places are taken.
Full participation for the duration of the program is required.

Information on the expenses that RIKEN will cover

  • For participants in Japan:
    RIKEN will pay for travel and accommodation expenses of students.
    Travel expenses include transportation fee to/from Kobe, and the fee between hotel and R-CCS during the workshop.
    Expenses will be reimbursed after the workshop via bank transfer in accordance with RIKEN regulations.
  • For participants from abroad:
    RIKEN will pay for travel and accommodation expenses of students.
    Travel expenses include international and local travel costs to/from Kobe. Transportation fees between hotel and R-CCS during the workshop are included.
    More detail about expenses covered will be provided during the workshop. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Host

RIKEN R-CCS

Sponsors

Inquiries

Computational Science Promotion Office, RIKEN R-CCS
7-1-26, Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047, JAPAN

  • mail addressr-ccs-renkei[at]ml.riken.jp
  • *Please change [at] to @ when sending email.

(Nov 5, 2018)