Collaborative Swiss Math Outreach (COSMO)

Join Us for the First Collaborative Swiss Math Outreach (COSMO) at EPFL!

Register here if you’re ready to confirm your participation.

Are you passionate about bringing mathematics to a wider audience? Do you work on projects that link the general public to the fascinating world of math? Whether through events, workshops, exhibitions, or creative educational tools, if you are involved in math outreach in Switzerland, this symposium is for you!

The EPFL is pleased to invite you to COSMO, a symposium where professionals from both academic and non-academic sectors will come together to present their work, share their insights, and explore new ways to collaborate in promoting mathematics to diverse audiences.

What: This event offers an opportunity to present your projects, share your experiences, and communicate your vision of mathematical outreach to others involved in this field across Switzerland. Participants will also gain an overview of outreach activities in the country, exchange ideas, and discuss potential projects that have not yet been initiated. The symposium aims to foster connections and encourage collaboration to strengthen and expand outreach efforts.

When: Tuesday, December 10th, and Wednesday, December 11th
Where: EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)

EPFL will cover food and beverage costs throughout the event. Transport and accommodation costs may be covered within the limits of available funds.

Why attend?
COSMO serves as a platform to engage with peers and foster meaningful dialogue within the mathematical outreach community. Numerous mathematics outreach initiatives have been established both within and outside the academic world. During these two days, participants involved in outreach across Switzerland will meet to present their ideas and projects, get to know one another, and explore opportunities to collaborate. The symposium will facilitate the creation of new partnerships and strengthen the collective impact of outreach initiatives across the country.

Program
Participants will be invited to present their outreach initiatives in a talk lasting between 5 and 20 minutes, with the duration chosen by the participant. The goal is to provide everyone with an overview of the various outreach initiatives taking place across Switzerland.
Workshops will then be organized to initiate collaborative projects across Switzerland.
The program is subject to change and may be adjusted according to the number of registrations and participants’ needs.

• Tuesday, December 10
  10:00 a.m. Coffee Reception at Esplanade
  10:30 a.m. Outreach Project Presentations here
  12:00 p.m. Lunch
  1:30 p.m. Workshop
  3:30 p.m. Coffee Break here
  4:00 p.m. Outreach Project Presentations
  5:15 p.m. Discussion / Independent Work
  7:00 p.m. Social Dinner
  
  
• Wednesday, December 11
  9:00 a.m. Outreach Project Presentations here
  10:15 a.m. Coffee Break here
  10:45 a.m. Outreach Project Presentations
  12:00 p.m. Lunch
  1:30 p.m. Outreach Project Presentations
  3:30 p.m. Coffee Break here
  4:00 p.m. Workshop
  5:30 p.m. Recap
  6:00 p.m. End

If you’d like to attend only one of the two days, please indicate this on the registration form. The program will be organized accordingly.
If you’re unable to attend in person but would like to present your project, remote participation is possible. Please indicate this on the registration form. A brief description of all presented projects will be provided to all attendees, both on-site and remote.

To confirm your participation, please register here.

For further information or inquiries, please contact Xavier Morvan([email protected]).

 

 

Workshop theme:

Let’s create a system that easily and quickly promotes or disseminates any local initiative across Switzerland.

Please find below the presentation schedule, which reflects the registrations received so far. Please note that this schedule is subject to change as additional registrations are added.