ESO Informal Discussion

The Informal Discussion is Wednesdays 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