Paris (France), September 2 -5 2024
at Mines Paris (France)
new CALISTA Photographic Contest
https://site.unibo.it/calista/en/public-outreach
A photographic contest on the theme of 'Symmetry in mathematics and physics' is launched by the COST Action 21109, CaLISTA. The rules are the following:
A picture representing some aspect of 'Symmetry in Mathematics and Physics' should be sent to the CaLISTA email address calistaeuproject@gmail.com
The weight of the picture, in format jpg/jpeg, must be preferably up to 5MB, so it can be send by email easily.
In the body of the message, the participant should give its full information and also a declaration that the picture was taken by him/her solely and that it was not altered.
The participant should also send a .pdf file with a short essay expalining why the picture is related to the theme 'Symmetry in Mathematics and Physics'.
The prize is a maximum of 500 Euros of expenses reimbursement towards the participation in the CaLISTA Workshop 'Geometry Informed Machine Learning taking place the 2-5 September, 2024 in Paris.
The opening date is 1st of April and the closing date is postponed for technical reasons to June 30, 2024.
The decision will be made by mid July.
The composition of the jury is: the Working Group 5 leader, the Science Communication Manager, the Principal Investigator and a representative of the Grant Holder.
Registration are closed!
Participation at the event is free of charge, but registration is compulsory.
Max-Plus Algebra, tropical geometry and mathematical morphology
The Speakers (* to be confirmed)
Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
The Venue
Mines Paris
60 Bd Saint-Michel, Paris FRANCE
To reach the Mines Paris by public transport, several options are available:
RER line B: Luxembourg-Sénat station
Bus: 27, 38, 82, 84, 89.
Additionally, numerous spaces are provided around the Luxembourg park for parking bicycles and scooters.
Information about Reimbursment
For the training school "Geometry-informed Machine Learning CA21109 COST Action CaLISTA reimburses
DA (Daily allowance) 130,00 EUR (per day) for Trainers (Speakers) and DA 120 EUR (per day) for Trainees (attending not speaking).
There is also 300,00 EUR as a maximal reimbursement for travel costs (long-distance travel).
Long distance travel
➢ Any travel >= 101 km (one way) between the main transport hub at point of departure and the main transport hub at the event venue (roundtrip);
please be careful in your trip planning, different means of transport is counted separately and car has a new special rules (for the trip equal or above 301 km the accommodation invoice and proof of payment as supporting documents are a must, please contact organizers to obtain more information);
transport from/to Airport is between short distance travel
➢ Paid based on face-value
➢ Limited to plane, train, bus, car, and ferry
➢ It´s recommended to include cancellation insurance
Daily Allowance (DA) covers:
➢ Accommodation
➢ Meals
➢ Short distance travel: below or equal to 100 km each way
No receipts required (to be uploaded), but please archive them - for a specific situation it will be needed to upload them as supporting documents.
In order to be reimbursed:
✓Eligible
✓Attendance List signed for each day
✓GH Institution contract signed (GH institution needs this to be able to reimburse you; you have the contract signed from the previous CaLISTA Activities or it will be signed during the Meeting)
✓e-COST profile with affiliation and bank details
✓Official invitation via e-COST, accepted
✓Submit the Online Travel Reimbursement Request (OTRR) not later than 15 days after the Meeting
✓Clear and readable invoices
Non-eligible expenses:
x Any costs on top of the DA and long-distance travel: ex. taxi, parking, tolls, fuel,
carbon tax, extra nights, extra meals
x PCR, Antigen tests (COVID)
x Stand-alone Life-, medical-, health-, and luggage insurance
x Carbon off-set fees, Conference/registration fees
x Lecture fees or honoraria
x Any extra fees associated with obtaining visas: SMS, photographs, postage
x Rebooking fees
x Printing and postage
x Regional/national taxation; stamp-duty expenses
x Bank charges
More information at: www.cost.eu/uploads/2023/11/COST-094-21-Annotated-Rules-for-COST-Actions-Level-C-V1.4-Final-.pdf (Pages 82-89)
Contact organization committee