1st Annual Workshop for the Society of Young Network Scientists (SYNS)
Abstract
Major Goals: The objective of the proposed symposium is to, first and foremost, create a professional network of network scientists for graduate students of network science. Our aim is to solidify and strengthen students identity as network scientists, and to equip them with cross-discipline professional contacts (including both established network scientists and fellow graduate students). Secondary aims are to expose attendees to a common set of network-based theories, methods, and tools for understanding systems, whether they be social, biological, physical or technical. Accomplishments: The workshop was evaluated with a follow-up survey which was completed by 93% (28 of 30) attendees. In summary, the workshop was successful in creating a forum for the exchange of information, community building, and establishing a set of faculty and NS expert advisors/mentors. Students expressed strong satisfaction with the event, with the greatest success being simply establishing relationships among the students. They also indicated that they gained a lot of insight from the small session on one great idea which gave them new perspectives and exposure to long term strategies for success in the field. The group established itself as the founding members of the Society for Young Network Scientists, which resulted in a mission statement document that students developed together during and finalized several weeks after the meeting. In summary, the conference award supported travel, lodging and registration for 21 graduate students at an average of $855 per person. Support extended beyond the estimated 16 students in large part because the students organized shared housing to reduce lodging costs. This ultimately led to the greatest success of the conference by leading to strong ties formed among the participants.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 25, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1187062
Entities
People
- Kathryn A. Coronges
Organizations
- Northeastern University