Research Retreat
November 17, 2023
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2024
We invite members and friends of the Center for Planetary Systems Habitability to join our 2024 research retreat! Our aim is to spark research collaborations between members, refine and identify new areas of research, and map funding opportunities.
Workshop: 12:15 — 4:15 p.m.
Happy hour: 4:15 — 5:30 p.m.
Location: AT&T Hotel & Conference Center
Mezzanine, MZ1 & MZ2
1900 University Ave
Austin, TX 78705
AGENDA
| 12:15 – 12:30pm | Arrival/Lunch |
| 12:30 – 12:45pm | Lunch/Remarks from Sean and Brett: History and look ahead for CPSH; Overview of the goals for the day; Introduction to facilitators |
| 12:45 – 1:15pm | One-minute elevator pitches: Attendee introductions and interests in planetary habitability |
| 1:15 – 1:30pm | Culture mapping – Warm-up activity |
| 1:30 – 3:15pm | Breakout groups: Defining the theme area and ideation exercise |
| 3:15 – 4:00pm | Report outs |
| 4:00 – 4:10pm | Maintaining momentum: Resources and thoughts from the VPR and CNS |
| 4:10 – 4:15pm | Final remarks from Sean and Brett and transition to Happy Hour |
| 4:15 – 5:30pm | Happy Hour |
DIRECTIONS
The AT&T Hotel and Conference Center is located downtown on the northwest corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and University Avenue, at the south entrance to The University of Texas at Austin.
For a map and parking instructions visit the Conference Center’s website.
CONTACT
Please direct questions to co-Directors, Sean Gulick or Brett Baker.