2014 Studying Complex Systems Scholars & Postdoc Conference & Advisory Board Meeting

May 28-30, 2014
Emory Conference Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

 

Agenda | Participants | Travel Arrangements

 

Wednesday, May 28, 2014
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Closed Session: SCS Advisory Board Meeting, Trillium Boardroom
   
   

Arrival of all guests at the Emory Conference Center Hotel
   
6:00 -7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception, Silverbell Verandah (if weather permits) or Silverbell Pavilion
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner, Silverbell Pavilion
 
 
Thursday, May 29, 2014
   
7:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast, The Dining Room
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks, Starvine Ballroom
9:00– 10:00 a.m. Session 1: Scholar Presentations
10:00 – 10:20 a.m. Morning Break
10:25 – 11:25 a.m. Session 2: Scholar Presentations (continued), Starvine Ballroom
11:25 – 11:45 a.m. Mid-Morning Break
11:50 – 1:00 p.m. Session 3: Scholar Presentations (continued), Starvine Ballroom
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Lunch, The Dining Room
2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Challenge to Scholars → Groupwork / Preparation for May 30th Presentations
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Free Time Options

1. Self-Guided Tour of David J. Sencer CDC Museum on the
value of public health. Important Note: A valid government
issued ID or passport required for entrance.


Campus entrance is located at the intersection of Clifton Road
and CDC Parkway (across from CVS). Let the guards know you
are here to visit the museum.


David J. Sencer CDC Museum
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329


2. Enjoy a leisurely walk at Lullwater Park. Take a left on Clifton
Road and follow it about 3.5 blocks until you reach the two stone
pillars (Lullwater entrance). Take a left and follow the path.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Reception, (Garden Courtyard (if weather permits) or Garden Overlook
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Dinner, The Dining Room
 
Friday, May 30, 2014
   
7:00 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast, The Dining Room
9:00 -10:20 a.m. Group Presentations 1-4, Starvine Ballroom
10:20 -10:40 a.m. Morning Break
10:40 -12:00 p.m. Group Presentations 5-8
12:00 p.m. Lunch, The Dining Room
 

Departures

Royal Coach mini-bus shuttle to the airport on May 30th will depart from outside the lobby at:
- 12:30 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.