POSYDON SCHOOL 2025
23-26 September,
John Hancock Center, Chicago, IL
The first POSYDON school
Learn how to use POSYDON, a state-of-the-art binary population synthesis code now in its second version, and discover its unique capabilities. This four day workshop aims to familiarize participants with the code so they can effectively incorporate it into their own research.
Through a series of hands-on labs, we will explore exciting astrophysical scenarios such as mass-transfer stability, supernovae, binary black-hole populations, and more, showcasing how POSYDON can advance your research goals. By the end of the school, you will be ready to apply your newfound expertise, share your knowledge with colleagues, and push single and binary stellar population research to new frontiers.
Where
NSF-Simons SkAI Institute,
John Hancock Center,
875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 4010,
Chicago, IL, 60611
When
Tuesday to Friday
23-26 September
School Program
Updates coming soon!
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Registration Open
Everyone interested should apply and we will do our best to accomodate as many as possible, although space is limited. We will send acceptance letters at
the end of May to let you know if we can accomodate you (please email posydon.school@gmail.com with questions or concerns).
Before applying, please have in mind:
- Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily.
- We request that all participants plan to attend the entire week of the school (Sept. 23 - 26th).
- Applicants are not expected to know how to use POSYDON, but are expected to have it installed prior to arriving (installation instructions here).
- We recommend that participants read the instrument papers for POSYDON v1 and POSYDON v2 to familiarize yourself with the code infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Python and command line usage is expected.
- Undergraduate, master's, and PhD students, please obtain the permission of your advisor before applying. We will contact your advisor to confirm that you have finanicial support for accomodation and travel, and that you meet the availability and preparedness requirements. A small number of scholarships may be available to support students lacking financial support, but we can not guarantee this.
School Venue
The school is hosted jointly by the NSF-Simons SkAI institute and Northwestern University. Computational facilities required by the classes will be provided for.
John Hancock Center, Chicago, IL
Our first POSYDON school will be held at the John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave.), an iconic member of the city's skyline in the Magnificent Mile district of Chicago, Illinois.
Where to Stay
Participants are asked to secure their own accomodation during their stay. There are a number of hotels surrounding the John Hancock Center in downtown Chicago, but AirBnB may provide some affordable options as well. We will be providing further recommendations regarding AirBnB soon. Below are a few recommendations for hotels in the area with rates typically lower than $220/night.
Instructors
Jeffrey Andrews
University of Florida
Tassos Fragos
Université de Genevè
Seth Gossage
Northwestern University
Vicky Kalogera
Northwestern University/NSF-Simons SkAI Institute
Aggelos Katsaggelos
Northwestern University/NSF-Simons SkAI Institute
Manos Zapartas
FORTH Institute of AstrophysicsTeaching Assistants
Updates coming soon!
Science Organizing Committee
Jeffrey Andrews
University of Florida
Tassos Fragos
Université de Genève
Seth Gossage
Northwestern University
Vicky Kalogera
Northwestern University/SkAI Institute
Local Organizing Committee
Elise Ahn
NSF-Simons SkAI Institute
Debatri Chattopadhyay
Northwestern University
Erin Cox
NSF-Simons SkAI Institute
Seth Gossage
Northwestern University
Gema Tinoco
NSF-Simons SkAI InstituteSchool Funding
Contact
Address
NSF-Simons SkAI Institute,
875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 4010,
Email Us
posydon.school@gmail.com