Informal Discussion at ESO

Quick overview

The Informal Discussion is on Wednesdays between 10:00 - 10:30 in the ESO library (only in-person). The format of the Informal Discussion is supposed to informal. To that end we ask:

  • Use white board -- to draw and for explanation is highly encouraged
  • Only 3 printed plots/slides -- we would prefer not to use the projector to keep distinct from a "talk style" presentation
  • Any topic -- science or of general interest you would like to discuss is welcome
  • 15 - 20 minutes presentation -- to allow for a short but lively discussion with the audience (from senior faculty staff to grad students)
  • Interjecting questions -- we welcome questions from the audience throughout the discussion
  • General introduction to topic -- the audience will be general and made up from members of the Garching campus (inc. e.g. MPE/MPA)
  • Higher level discussion of the topic is, of course, welcome after the general introduction.
  • Move to science coffee at 10:30 -- the discussion will close after 30 minutes, and continue into the science coffee

The setup is maybe a bit challenging, but is usually a very rewarding experience for both, speaker and audience.
If you have other special needs, or would like to schedule a discussion, feel free to talk to us:

informaldiscussion@eso.org