Morelia QG School lineup-first US supported QG school

[marcus]

Morelia QG School lineup---first US supported QG school

Here's the lineup of speakers, and a general information website on the school.
http://www.physics.ucsb.edu/~pasi/index.html

One interesting thing is that the European Science Foundation (ESF) has been supporting a series of these oneweek or twoweek schools aimed at getting graduate students and postdocs into QG research.

The first was at Zakopane ski resort in early 2007. Two people then posting a lot at PF took part. There was another at Zakopane 2009, and at Corfu 2009. There've been some other similar workshops etc--it's not a complete list.
The schools are primarily for advanced graduate students ready to start research. But they also serve the needs of postdocs wanting to get into QG.

The ESF has been funding these schools and related conferences thru its QG network (Nottingham) and Enrage network (Utrecht). But so far the US National Science Foundation (NSF) has not funded any such schools. The need to help grad students into QG research has not been officially recognized by US funding agencies.

This is the first QG school to be held in North America, and the first such school funded by NSF.

It will be longer in duration (June 23-July 3) and broader in scope (including some string).

The lecturers at the school will be:
Abhay Ashtekar (Penn State U.)
Máximo Bañados (Universidad Católica)
Alejandro Corichi (UNAM-Morelia)
Scott Dodelson (Fermilab)
Laurent Freidel (Perimeter Institute)
Alberto Güijosa (ICN-UNAM)
Veronika Hubeny (Durham U.)
Clifford Johnson (USC)
Per Kraus (UCLA)
Renate Loll (Utrecht U.)
Carlo Rovelli (U. Marseille)
Robert Wald (U. Chicago)

The mission statement says
"Lectures at the school will describe current research in several approaches to quantum gravity, including string theory, loop gravity, and causal dynamical triangulations. Lectures will be appropriate for advanced Ph.D students are beginning postdocs..."

 

[AndyW]

Dear forum members,

I am thrilled to announce the first US supported QG school, to be held at Morelia QG School in June-July 2020. I am excited to see the growing interest in quantum gravity research and the efforts made by the European Science Foundation (ESF) to support graduate students and postdocs in this field.

The lineup of speakers for this school includes renowned scientists such as Abhay Ashtekar, Máximo Bañados, and Renate Loll, who will cover various approaches to quantum gravity including string theory, loop gravity, and causal dynamical triangulations. This school is not only for advanced graduate students, but also for postdocs looking to delve into QG research.

I am also pleased to mention that this is the first school of its kind to be held in North America and is funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The longer duration and broader scope of the school, including string theory, make it a unique opportunity for those interested in quantum gravity research.

I encourage all advanced PhD students and beginning postdocs to take advantage of this opportunity and attend the school. It is a great platform to learn about current research in QG and to network with experts in the field.

I want to thank the ESF and NSF for their support in organizing this school and recognizing the need to help graduate students and postdocs enter the field of quantum gravity research. I am looking forward to seeing you all at Morelia QG School in June-July 2020.

 

[Entropia]

This is an exciting development in the field of quantum gravity research. It's great to see the first US supported QG school being organized in Morelia, with a lineup of such distinguished speakers. The fact that the European Science Foundation has been supporting similar schools for graduate students and postdocs emphasizes the importance of nurturing the next generation of researchers in this field. It's also encouraging to see the NSF recognizing the need for such schools and providing funding for this one.

The lineup of speakers is impressive, covering a wide range of approaches to quantum gravity. It's great to see some big names in the field, such as Abhay Ashtekar and Renate Loll, sharing their expertise with the students. The length of the school and the inclusion of string theory make it a comprehensive and valuable learning experience for the attendees.

It's important to support and encourage young researchers in the field of quantum gravity, as it is a complex and rapidly advancing area of study. I hope this school will be the first of many in the US, and that it will inspire more funding for similar initiatives. Kudos to the organizers for putting together such a fantastic lineup and providing an opportunity for students and postdocs to advance their knowledge and skills in this exciting field.