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April 20 - 26, 2017

The 5th MCTP Spring Symposium will take place in Ann Arbor, Michigan on the topic of Foundations of String Cosmology.

Cosmology offers a compelling setting for quantum gravity, and string theory in particular. The MCTP symposium will bring together researchers working on various theoretical developments of current research interest, including effective quantum field theory, inflation in string theory, holographic inflation, Weak Gravity Conjecture,… The meeting will include several overview talks, a few specialized presentations, and time for informal interactions.

The workshop is by invitation only, There will be no registration fee.

Partially supported by the DoE Office of Science (Office of High Energy Physics).

Partial funding provided by the Swedish Research Council (VR).

Workshop Organizers:

Finn Larsen

(Michigan MCTP)

Katie Freese (Michigan MCTP)

Jeff McMahon (Michigan)

Liam McAllister (Cornell)

Workshop Administrative Assistants

Karen O"Donovan

Ivana Kosir

University of Michigan

450 Church Street

Ann Arbor MI 48109-1040

(P) 734-763-9698

Workshop Venue:

Randall Laboratory