9th MACSIM – Program & Logistics Info posted

The full program of the 9th MACSIM is now posted.

There also is a new page with information on Travel & Logistics.

The 9th MACSIM @ Penn

After pandemic-induced hiatus, MACSIM is back, and returning to Penn, where it all started with the First MACSIM in 2010! We’re looking forward to an exciting day of talks and posters by graduate students and an invited talk by Kristen Syrett (Rutgers). Happening on Saturday, April 15th 2023, roughly 9:30-5:30 for the main program (talks starting at 10). More details coming soon!

MACSIM 6 @ CUNY: Invited Speaker

Plans are starting to become concrete for MACSIM 6, which will be hosted on October 1st at CUNY.

First major update: Philippe Schlenker will be the invited speaker!

Also, a reminder that MACSIM now has a Facebook group, which you should join to see updates and connect with other MACSIMizers!

MACSIM on Facebook

MACSIM now has a Facebook group, for staying connected, sharing photos and announcing relevant events in the area.

MACSIM 5 @ U of Delaware

MACSIM 5 was held at the University of Delaware on Saturday, October 3

Find out more about MACSIM 5 here.

4th MACSIM @ Rutgers

MACSIM 4 was held at Rutgers on Friday, October 17 (roundtable) and Saturday, October 18 (MACSIM proper).

We’re grateful to everyone who attended for making this such a successful event!

Find out more about MACSIM 4 here.

1st MACSIM: Posters and handouts on program!

Handouts and posters are posted on the program website as the presenters send them in, so keep checking if you want to follow up on any of the materials from the presentations!

1st MACSIM: Some Attendance Details

A few important details for attending MACSIM this weekend:

• The doors of the building MACSIM is taking place in are generally locked on the weekend. We will have someone at the door from 9-10 on Saturday morning – so please arrive on time (breakfast, registration, and poster setup start at 9!). After that, there will be a phone number posted at the door that you can call if you need someone to let you in.

• There are several entrances to the building at 3401 Walnut. Be sure to take entrance A, right next to Starbucks at the corner of 34th and Walnut.

• – The program is now fully available on the website (there were a few minor changes to the poster sessions). A printed brochure with the abstracts will be available on site (click here for the pdf version).

• Travel information is on the website (including information for parking etc.)

• We will provide access codes to Penn’s Wireless network, in case you want to bring your laptop.

• Some more details for presenters can be found here

1st MACSIM: Program Finalized

The final program is now up, and most abstracts are available (just click on the individual presentation titles). We’ll provide a printed booklet with all abstracts at the workshop, too, so that you get an idea of what’s going on during the poster sessions.

If you’re planning on attending and haven’t registered yet, please do so right away!

Also, remember that if you want a MACSIM T-shirt, you need to email Alexander Williams by April 1 (see T-Shirt for details).

1st MACSIM: First Glimpse of Program / Registration

Thanks to those of you who have already submitted the title of their presentation – These are now available on the program page. Further additions will be added as they come in.

If you are presenting and haven’t submitted a title yet, please do so ASAP. The easiest way of doing this is by registering on the registration page.

Generally, everyone planning to attend is asked to register there ASAP, to facilitate the planning logistics.