Check out "Science Foo Camp": http://www.nature.com/natureconferences/scifoo/index.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_Foo_Camp It's a "Foo Camp" rather than Open Space, which I'm sure some here will complain about, but at least it's not a traditional academic conference. I'm not involved in it at all (neither organizer nor attendee), though it's hosted at my office complex. Cheers, Justin On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Suzanne Daigle <sdaig...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi everyone! > > > Over the past few months I have been working with a Sponsor connected with > international scientists. She is passionate about inviting people to have > new conversations around how we “do” science; how science is funded; the > future of science and education; and the emerging trends leading into the > next era of science. The goal is to experientially engage a highly diverse > group of participants (scientists, policy makers and change agents) in ways > that invite self-organization, collaboration and shared leadership – as > opposed to how people interact in your typical conference. Nationally and > internationally, science faces many urgent challenges not unlike the system > breakdowns that we see in so many areas. Certainly there is a sense that the > basic ingredients for an Open Space are there not the least of which real > issues of concerns, high levels of complexity, diverse groups, great > urgency. That said, the Sponsor feels a certain degree of trepidation about > how independent-minded, self-directed scientists might respond to Open > Space. Not a new question for any of us I know. > > > > It would be helpful if you could share any experiences you’ve had working > with Scientists, globally or nationally. > > Which sectors? Themes? Context? Hurdles? How did it go overall? > > > > Any and all insights appreciated. Will send you buckets of smiles and > sunshine from Florida in return. > > > > Suzanne > > > -- > Suzanne Daigle > NuFocus Strategic Group > 7159 Victoria Circle > University Park, FL 34201 > FL 941-359-8877; > CT 203-722-2009 > www.nufocusgroup.com > s.dai...@nufocusgroup.com > * * ========================================================== > osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To > subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of > osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: > http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about > OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
