What is a GAMM/SIAM student chapter and why should I

What is a GAMM/SIAM student chapter and why should I

What is a GAMM/SIAM student chapter and why
should I join?
Benjamin Unger
Technische Universität Berlin
22nd June 2015
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Who participates in chapters?
Group of interested
graduate students (master and PhD)
PostDocs and Professors
from the departments of
Mathematical Science
Computer Science
Engineering
Economics
Physics
Mechanics and Material Science
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151 SIAM student chapters worldwide
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Student chapters in Germany
5 SIAM chapters in Germany
0 GAMM chapters in Germany
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Student chapters in Germany
6 SIAM chapters in Germany
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1 GAMM chapter in Germany
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Berlin
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Student chapters in Germany
6 SIAM chapters in Germany
2 GAMM chapters in Germany
Trier
Berlin
Heidelberg
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Aachen
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Berlin
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Why start a chapter?
Share ideas
Learn about career opportunities
Develop network with faculty and fellow students
Collaborate with other chapters
Benefits from GAMM and SIAM
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Benefits
GAMM and SIAM sponsor the chapter with ∼ 300 e each per academic
year
Benefits for individual chapter members
Free student membership in GAMM/SIAM
Recognition for student chapter members for outstanding service to the
chapter.
Book discounts (SIAM)
Travel awards and participation in SIAM Annual Meetings (SIAM)
Online access to GAMM/SIAM newsletters.
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Sample Chapter Activities
Workshops
Guest speakers
Field trips (e. g. to companies)
Social functions (Barbecue, Potluck, . . .)
Team projects (interdisciplinary projects)
Participate in GAMM/SIAM Annual Meetings
Participate in annual Symposium of the German SIAM Student
Chapters
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Sample Chapter Activities
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Sample Chapter Activities
Workshops
Guest speakers
Field trips (e. g. to companies)
Social functions (Barbecue, Potluck, . . .)
Team projects (interdisciplinary projects)
Participate in GAMM/SIAM Annual Meetings
Participate in annual Symposium of the German SIAM Student
Chapters
What shall we organize for our chapter?
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What could we organize for our chapter?
Opening ceremony for the chapter
Tool seminar
Cooperation with graduate schools (BMS, BIMoS)
Participation in Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften
Participation in GAMM Jahrestagung
Social events: barbecue, potluck, picnic, . . .
Joint research project
Host a symposium of the German GAMM/SIAM student chapters
Create website
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