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CFA: 5th Scientific Understanding and Representation (SURe) annual workshop  

  
Call for abstracts  
  
      We invite authors to submit abstracts (300-500 words) prepared for blind review for the upcoming 5th annual workshop Scientific Understanding and Representation (SURe). Please provide also information about your affiliation and contact details in a separate file. Submit your abstract via EasyChair.  
  
  
Submission deadline: January 20th, 2023  
Deadline for communicating decisions: February 20th, 2023  
Conference dates: May 19-20, 2023  
  
Keynote speakers: Eran Tal (McGill University) & Agnes Bolinski (University of South Carolina) 
 
There will also be a book panel on A Middle Way: A Non-Fundamental Approach to Many-Body Physics including Robert Batterman (University of Pittsburgh), Jennifer Jhun (Duke University), and another commentator to be confirmed. 

The workshop will be hybrid. The in-person portion will take place at:  

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.   

The online portion will take place via some of the common platforms and all the in-person talks will be streamed online.   

We will provide links in due course.  

 Workshop description  

Representations play a central role in scientists’ understanding of the world. From mathematical models to diagrams, different representations in highly varied contexts yield diverse insights across the physical, biological, and social sciences. Despite the fact that how a phenomenon is represented has far-reaching ramifications for how it is understood, the literatures on scientific understanding and scientific representation are largely independent of each other. The time is ripe to foster greater synergy between these two areas in the philosophy of science, as they face complementary problems—and hold the promise of complementary solutions.  
The conference will be held in honor of Margie Morrison. Submissions that engage with her work are encouraged.  
For more information about the workshop series, go here.  
Local Organizing Committee  
Jamie Shaw (Co-Chair), Mike Miller (Co-Chair).  
  

 


From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
Sent: 07 November 2022 14:26
To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
 
Hi Jamie,

No worries, I forwarded it to that list. 

Thank for sending out the CFP.

Best wishes,

Daniel


On 7 Nov 2022, at 17:53, Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca> wrote:

Hi Daniel,

I couldn't find the listserv for the east european network - can you send a link to me?

Best,
Jamie
From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
Sent: October 31, 2022 2:25 PM
To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
Cc: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; kkha...@humnet.ucla.edu <kkha...@humnet.ucla.edu>
Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
 
Hi Jamie,

Perfect, sounds great to me. Please let me know if I could help with anything. I’d add to that mailing lists also the ISHPSSB (The International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology) and EENPS (East European Network for Philosophy of Science). 

January 20 as a submission deadline sounds good to me. If the workshop takes place in late May, perhaps even later deadline should be feasible too. We normally take a month to arrange the abstract reviews and communicate the decisions, so people can make their travel arrangements on time. 

As for the program committee, the easiest way is to invite 22 people from the SURe steering committee. In my experience at least 15 respond, and deliver reviews, which is more than enough to distribute the workload evenly. After all, we only review abstracts, not whole papers. 

Best wishes,

Daniel


> On 31 Oct 2022, at 18:21, Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca> wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> Daniel: Fine by me! 
> 
> I guess the first steps would be to set up an EasyChair and then send out the CFP. I can send the CFP to the usual listservs (I normally do PHILOS-L, SPSP, HOPOS, CHSPS, and an STS one whose acronym is escaping me at the moment. Any others?). For a deadline for the CFP, can we agree on January 20th, 2023? Once we're good with a deadline, I can take care of these steps. Later on we can figure out whose on the program committee. 
> 
> Warm wishes to all,
> Jamie
> From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
> Sent: October 27, 2022 4:43 AM
> To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
> Cc: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>  
> Dear all,
> 
> This is great news! 19-20 May 2023 works for me as well. 
> 
> I suppose you, Mike and Jamie, will be the co-chairs of organising and program committees? 
> 
> Please let me know if you need any help with the CFP and with setting up the EasyChair for submissions. As for the other members of program committee, I suggest to make a pool out of the SURe steering committee. That’s how we did it in previous years. We have more than 20 people on board, and in my experience most of them agree and then deliver the reviews of the abstracts. 
> 
> I did already send you the templates for the CFP, invitation letters, etc? 
> 
> In any case, please let me know if I could be of any help. 
> 
> Very best wishes,
> 
> Daniel
> 
> 
>> On 26 Oct 2022, at 17:49, Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I am organizing another conference on the 18th and 19th. If I miss the 1st day, it wouldn't be the end of the world. The proximity of the two might be a convenient opportunity!
>> 
>> Best,
>> Jamie 
>> 
>> Get Outlook for Android
>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:47:41 AM
>> To: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>> Cc: daniel...@gmail.com <daniel...@gmail.com>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Works for me. How about the others? If so, I can look into booking the room. 
>> Best,
>> Mike
>> From: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:46 AM
>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>> Cc: daniel...@gmail.com <daniel...@gmail.com>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Hi Mike,
>> 
>> Glad we're on the same page! How about the 19th and 20th of May? (After that, it gets a bit more challenging for me to attend, but the conference can certainly be held in my absence.)
>> 
>> Best,
>> Kareem
>> --
>> Kareem Khalifa
>> Professor of Philosophy
>> UCLA
>> Please send future emails to: kkha...@ucla.edu
>> http://www.kareemkhalifa.com
>> 
>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:32 AM
>> To: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; daniel...@gmail.com<daniel...@gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Yes. I was thinking similarly. At the current level of funding it would be very bare bones. I would feel more confident if the $2000 from Victoria College comes through. But yes, I think we can go ahead with the CFP. In terms of dates, is there something in between 15-28 May 2023 that would work? Other dates are also possible.  
>> Best,
>> Mike
>> From: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 4:08 PM
>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; daniel...@gmail.com<daniel...@gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Hi Mike,
>> 
>> That's great! Do you think that this is enough for a "bare-bones" workshop? I ask, because like Daniel, I think it would be a good idea to start thinking about the date of the workshop, call for abstracts, etc. And, of course, if more money comes in, we can always add bells and whistles. If you think we have enough for a workshop, might I suggest that you propose some dates that look good on your end? 
>> 
>> Best,
>> Kareem
>> --
>> Kareem Khalifa
>> Professor of Philosophy
>> UCLA
>> Please send future emails to: kkha...@ucla.edu
>> http://www.kareemkhalifa.com
>> 
>> 
>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 9:05 AM
>> To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; daniel...@gmail.com <daniel...@gmail.com>
>> Cc: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Ok, thanks for letting me know. I have secured the $3500 from Philosophy. 
>> Best,
>> Mike
>> From: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 7:41 AM
>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>> Cc: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> I have applied for 2000 from Victoria College (the maximum amount). I don't know when they will let us know whether the application was successful..
>> 
>> I also asked the IHPST who were unwilling to support the conference financially.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Jamie 
>> 
>> Get Outlook for Android
>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2022 11:53:13 AM
>> To: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>> Cc: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Let me add the following: we need to identify at least $3,500 of in kind contributions for the connection grant application to be viable. The philosophy department will provide some, but not all of that. Jamie, please let me know what funding you have identified ASAP - I'd like to get a complete draft of the application done this weekend if possible and I need that information to do so. 
>> Best,
>> Mike
>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2022 2:33 PM
>> To: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>> Cc: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Hi all, 
>> I am working on the connection grant. It is due Nov. 1 and results are reported in January. I do not have a good sense of how likely it is that we will receive funding through that program, but there is another cycle (due Feb. 1, results in March) before the conference is held so that we will have two chances if need be. Jamie, how much funding have you identified? I have secured an offer of in kind funding from the philosophy department, but we first need to identify the primary funding source.
>> Best,
>> Mike
>> From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2022 9:20 AM
>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>> Cc: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>  
>> Hi Mike and Jamie,
>> 
>> I hope you’re doing well. 
>> 
>> We should be issuing a CFP for the SURe very soon, and I was wondering whether you have any news?
>> 
>> I should emphasise that we only need one room, funding for the keynote(s), and some basic refreshments. 
>> 
>> WIth very best wishes,
>> 
>> Daniel 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 24 Sep 2022, at 13:58, Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Kareem,
>>> Bob and Margie were quite close both intellectually and personally and so I do think that it would be appropriate. I also noticed that Bob hadn't participated in a SURe meeting yet (or did I miss something?) and thought that he would fit in well. Especially given that the SURe meeting is in part dedicated as a memorial to Margie, I don't think anyone will have an issue with including Batterman twice. 
>>> Best,
>>> Mike
>>> From: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2022 4:22 PM
>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; daniel...@gmail.com <daniel...@gmail.com>
>>> Cc: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>  
>>> Hi Mike,
>>> 
>>> I hope that you're doing well. I recently saw the program for Margie's memorial later this month, and noticed that Bob was already speaking at that event. I just wanted to check if you wanted Bob to be a speaker at both Margie-related events. While this would be great for SURe, as most of us won't be at this month's event, I didn't know if folks at Toronto were interested in Bob giving two Margie-themed talks in such short order, or if this might look odd in the context of a funding request. 
>>> 
>>> Please let me know if you think it's not a big deal to dip into the Batterman well twice in a year.  I'm happy to defer to your judgment as to what will fly at Toronto, but thought I'd raise these issues out of due diligence. As always, your time and consideration are greatly appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Best,
>>> Kareem
>>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 7:15 PM
>>> To: daniel...@gmail.com <daniel...@gmail.com>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>> Cc: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>  
>>> Ok, I'll do as much as I can with Batterman as one of the keynotes and the other TBD.
>>> Best,
>>> Mike
>>> From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 10:42 AM
>>> To: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>> Cc: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>  
>>> Very nice suggestions, K, I like them too!
>>> 
>>> Cheers,
>>> 
>>> D
>>> 
>>>> On 16 Sep 2022, at 16:37, Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Great suggestions from everyone! Kate has presented quite a bit at SURe, so I’d suggest we look elsewhere. Just to throw a couple other names out there, Sabina Leonelli, Anya Plutinsky and Catarina Dutilh Novaes are recent Lakatos Prize winners who would fit within SURe themes. I know Anya is working on some stuff that at least references Margie’s work. Sandy Mitchell has also been doing some stuff on representation.
>>>> 
>>>> Best,
>>>> K
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Sep 16, 2022, at 10:22 AM, Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> HI Mike,
>>>>> 
>>>>> I like both suggestions very much! Although, Michela had a panel on her new book at the last SURe, which is not the same as the keynote, but to my mind it’s pretty close. Just to broaden the pool of potential invitees, may I suggest also Catherine Elgin, Alisa Bokulich and Mazviita Chirimuuta?
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Daniel
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 16 Sep 2022, at 16:16, Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks Kareem. Names that come immediately to mind are Michaela Massimi and Bob Batterman. If those don't work for whatever reason let me know and I can suggest more. 
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>> From: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 5:36 PM
>>>>>> To: daniel...@gmail.com <daniel...@gmail.com>; Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>> Cc: Denis Walsh <denis...@utoronto.ca>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks to all for the excellent work in moving this along. As Daniel noted, SURe is happy to help suggest keynotes, though we've often given local organizers a lot of discretion to choose speakers. In particular, if there are speakers who you wanted for the Falll event to honor Margie, but who could not make it, we'd be happy to consider them as SURe keynotes. Just let us know!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>> Kareem
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 10:49 AM
>>>>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>> Cc: Denis Walsh <denis...@utoronto.ca>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Great, I’d be happy to help, and thanks for all your work!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Daniel
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On 15 Sep 2022, at 16:47, Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Ok, thanks Daniel. I will try to complete as much of the application as I can next week and then I will let you know what additional information is required.
>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>> From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 3:39 AM
>>>>>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>> Cc: Denis Walsh <denis...@utoronto.ca>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Dear Mike,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> The keynotes have not yet been selected. We normally do that at a later stage, before we send out a CFA. It would be ideal if at least one of the keynotes was a woman. 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> We could discuss that with the steering committee and then suggest some people as well. 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Best wishes,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Daniel
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On 14 Sep 2022, at 21:42, Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Great, thanks so much Denis. 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Daniel and Kareem: it looks like I need to include details in the application for the speakers whose travel will be supported by the grant.  Have the keynotes already been selected? 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>> From: Denis Walsh <denis...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 3:37 PM
>>>>>>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>> Cc: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> HI Mike,
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hanks for taking this on. Absolutely use my name. I’m happy to help in any way I can.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Good luck!
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Best
>>>>>>>> Denis
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Sep 14, 2022, at 3:31 PM, Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Thanks Jamie. I have been looking into the details of the Connection grant and I should be able to put together an application. One of the things they ask for is details of additional sources of funding. Did you hear back from Edward? If you could point me to the details of the Vic grant that would also help (along with the total amount you request from them).
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Denis: Would you mind if I add you as a co-applicant to the Connection grant? I'm happy to complete the application - I just think the application will look stronger if you are also on it. 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Daniel: You mentioned that you have some material from previous funding requests for SURe. Would you please pass that material along to me?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>>> From: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:54 AM
>>>>>>>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Cc: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> A heads up: Denis Walsh and I will put an application together for Victoria college. The due date is October 15thand we are unsure about when we will hear back.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Mike: We should also apply for a SSHRC connection grant to double our chances and Vic may not give us as much funding as we may like. I'm happy to collaborate on this or take the lead if you are too busy (although as a heads up: I've never applied for a connection grant before). 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Warm wishes,
>>>>>>>>> Jamie
>>>>>>>>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: September 2, 2022 11:17 AM
>>>>>>>>> To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Cc: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Sure thing.
>>>>>>>>> m
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Sep. 2, 2022 12:11 p.m., Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hey Mike,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I've heard Edward will most likely be interested. Can I e-mail him and cc you?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>> Jamie
>>>>>>>>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: August 29, 2022 4:11 PM
>>>>>>>>> To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Thanks Jamie - I will look into what we need for the Connections grant and let you all know.
>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>>> From: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, August 26, 2022 2:01 PM
>>>>>>>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Attached is a preliminary budget. I made a few assumptions:
>>>>>>>>>   • 30 people included
>>>>>>>>>   • 2 keynotes, one from Europe and one from North America
>>>>>>>>>   • Covering Dinner for speakers, keynotes, and conference organizers 
>>>>>>>>>   • The room booking would be free
>>>>>>>>> The numbers use St. George Catering and the dinners are both at nice places (but not overly pricey). The numbers are meant to be realistic (i.e., not conservative). Obviously, if we are applying for funding, it makes sense to go higher and we can add some niceties and give ourselves extra leeway.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>> Jamie
>>>>>>>>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: August 25, 2022 2:34 PM
>>>>>>>>> To: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>>> Cc: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Thanks for answering my questions. Before we officially confirm this, I would like to get a more precise figure for the budget and ensure that we have a clear plan about where the funds will be coming from. I am reasonably sure that I can book us a properly sized room which is capable of supporting hybrid sessions at little or no cost. Jamie would you put please put together a budget assuming 2 full days workshop, 10 local participants in addition to those the presenters, that the keynotes stay at the Kimpton St. George, and that we order catering from here: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstgeorgecatering.utoronto.ca%2Four-menu%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckkhalifa%40middlebury.edu%7C6debb8f1b9344876b43a08da97eeeb3e%7Ca1bb0a191576421dbe93b3a7d4b6dcaa%7C1%7C0%7C637989349659279209%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dWl%2FFmdjgZ09LyXDkv2%2BDOgEkOY94wcKOGuOmUK1cwA%3D&amp;reserved=0?
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Concerning funding, Jamie have you identified any? Does SURe provide any? My plan would be to write a SSHRC Connection Grant (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca%2Ffunding-financement%2Fprograms-programmes%2Fconnection_grants-subventions_connexion-eng.aspx%234&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckkhalifa%40middlebury.edu%7C6debb8f1b9344876b43a08da97eeeb3e%7Ca1bb0a191576421dbe93b3a7d4b6dcaa%7C1%7C0%7C637989349659279209%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rZUXtCFVP6cUPF%2BYh9Zl64yT1xOZgQo%2FOfCCjuvBepE%3D&amp;reserved=0), which would not be guaranteed to succeed, but we would have two funding cycles to try at it.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>> Mike 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> From: Daniel Kostic <daniel...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2022 3:11 AM
>>>>>>>>> To: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>>> Cc: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Dear Mike and all,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Sorry for being slow in replying, I was traveling. I join Kareem in thanking you for hosting the next SURe, and I'm very much looking forward to working with you. I ditto everything that Kareem said in response to your questions. 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I’d just emphasise that I’d also prefer not to have parallel sessions, so that all participants can attend all the talks. But if necessary (e.g., greater number of excellent submissions), a hybrid session can run in parallel to the in-person one. And I suppose an online session can be run from an office, or not even from Toronto, which I hope would make it easier for the local organisers. 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> As for the costs, the first SURe in Bordeaux (in person) was about 5000 euros (it included a very lavish catering and a dinner), second one in Atlanta was about $10,000 (and it included excellent catering, lunches and a dinner), but Kareem can correct me on this one as he was the local organiser. Third one in Nijmegen was a couple hundred euros as it was totally online, due to corona. And the last one in New York was about $4000-5000, and it was a hybrid one. But we should confirm it with Stephen Grimm who was the local organiser. So I’d say, 2-3 day workshop with 12-15 participants, with 1-2 keynotes, catering and a conference dinner would probably cost between $2500-6000 anywhere in the North America or in Europe. 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Having said that, I’d prefer to have a bit more than coffee for the breaks, e.g., some water and juice, and perhaps some fruit and/or pastry, because I suppose people would rather spend those 10 or 15 minutes for the breaks talking to each other, instead of running outside to find something to replenish their energy levels. But of course, if there is a convenient nearby option, then there isn’t much difference from a refreshment room.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> We normally organise SURe workshops in the Spring, from March to May. And as Jamie and Kareem already mentioned, we have all the documents that can be adapted and used in running this edition of SURe (from CFPs, acceptance/rejection letters, to funding proposals). Also the steering committee of SURe normally serve as reviewers for the abstracts, and so we don’t expect any problems with that either. 
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> WIth very best wishes,
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Daniel
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> On 21 Aug 2022, at 14:32, Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Mike,
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for these questions. Here are some replies:
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>   • What is the total amount of funding being requested from Toronto?
>>>>>>>>>> I obviously don't have the local costs for the various items, but hopefully my answers to the other questions will give you a sense that it's not a huge budget. Perhaps I can work with Jamie to come up with some numbers. So far as I can tell, the only major cost that is not covered by those questions is the keynote. At a minimum, I think you'd need to cover their travel and accommodations, though you're welcome to invite someone in the area to defray costs. Whether you'd also like to give them an honorarium is up to you (and them, I suppose).
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> There are further things that are nice bonuses but are by no means necessary. These include a second keynote, dinner, and hotel blocks. Whether you want to request these things is up to you.
>>>>>>>>>>   • Is this going to be an in-person event, or do you plan to run hybrid sessions again?
>>>>>>>>>> Given the international composition of the SURe steering committee, I think hybrid sessions are ideal.
>>>>>>>>>>   • What is the total number of expected in person attendees? 
>>>>>>>>>> Assuming we don't run parallel sessions and it's two full days, that's around 12-15 speakers. Additional SURe members and Toronto locals may also want to attend, so let's say around 30.  If you want to err on the side of caution, 50 would be a very safe assumption, but I think that this is probably excessive, particularly if we have a hybrid option.
>>>>>>>>>>   • Are you planning for parallel sessions? (securing rooms may require additional funding)
>>>>>>>>>> I don't think we need to run parallel sessions and would personally prefer if we didn't. That said, this is very much at the discretion of the local organizers.
>>>>>>>>>>   • What level of catering do you need? 
>>>>>>>>>> At a minimum, we'd need coffee. It would be nice if snacks and lunch were also included, but that's not necessary if there are nearby options.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Regarding the relationship to the September event, at least one strategy is to offer SURe as a place to implement some of the attractive options that you and your colleagues consider but end up not covering in the departmental workshop for Margie. 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Please let me know if you have further questions, and give me the green light to share with the SURe steering committee when you're ready.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>>> Kareem
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 1:48 PM
>>>>>>>>>> To: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>; Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; daniel...@gmail.com<daniel...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Kareem,
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> I hope that you are well. I am happy to help with this, and in principle it should be possible, but before I officially confirm there are just a few things I would like to get clear on:
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>>   • What is the total amount of funding being requested from Toronto?
>>>>>>>>>>   • Is this going to be an in person event or do you plan to run hybrid sessions again?
>>>>>>>>>>   • What is the total number of expected in person attendees? 
>>>>>>>>>>   • Are you planning for parallel session? (securing rooms may require additional funding)
>>>>>>>>>>   • What level of catering do you need? 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> N.B. The philosophy department is already organizing a memorial workshop for Margie this September with many of her close colleagues and so we will need to carefully strategize about who we invite and how we brand the connection to Margie. This is something we should discuss in more detail once we get clear on the points above.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>>> Mike 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> From: Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>
>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 11:06 AM
>>>>>>>>>> To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>; Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; daniel...@gmail.com<daniel...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Dear Mike and Jamie,
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Daniel's on vacation, but I'm sure I speak for him when I thank you for hosting this event and that we look forward to working with you. Jamie has conveyed the key points and the previous conferences are useful templates. Mike--let me know if you need further info and how involved you'd like to be. I'm happy to work closely with Jamie to minimize your workload, but also value your input. It would be especially useful to put us in touch with colleagues who were closest with Margie so that we can properly honor her memory.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> When Daniel is off holiday, we'll likely send a note to the SURe steering committee indicating this good news. If that is premature, please let me know and I will hold off. Thanks again!
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Warmly,
>>>>>>>>>> Kareem
>>>>>>>>>> From: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 10:49 AM
>>>>>>>>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>; Khalifa, Kareem <kkha...@middlebury.edu>; daniel...@gmail.com<daniel...@gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Mike,
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Great to hear! Sorry I forgot to mention that the ideal date would be Spring of next year though early Summer would be alright as a backup.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> I am attaching Kareem Khalifa and Daniel Kostic of SURe who can answer any more detailed questions you might have.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Looking forward to this!
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>>> Jamie
>>>>>>>>>> From: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>>> Sent: August 18, 2022 2:22 PM
>>>>>>>>>> To: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Hi Jamie,
>>>>>>>>>> In principle I should be able to do this (I recently did the local arrangements for SMS and this seems like a similar request). Do you know what dates they are aiming for? Would you mind looping me in to the email exchange with the organizers so I have the details of their request? 
>>>>>>>>>> Best,
>>>>>>>>>> Mike
>>>>>>>>>> From: Jamie Shaw <jamiec...@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 11:30 AM
>>>>>>>>>> To: Michael Miller <mike....@utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Conference in Honor of Margie Morrison
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Dear Mike,
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> I trust all is well! I write because I was recently contacted by SURe (https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsure-workshop.weebly.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckkhalifa%40middlebury.edu%7C6debb8f1b9344876b43a08da97eeeb3e%7Ca1bb0a191576421dbe93b3a7d4b6dcaa%7C1%7C0%7C637989349659279209%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rCHhGoaS7ThKwpNMJSWu1X5hfrhNCQhAsVrTBSdGWC0%3D&amp;reserved=0) to host their next workshop at UofT in honor of Margie Morrison. They will handle everything, except they need a local organizing committee to find and book a venue and secure funding for keynotes. I'm happy to handle whatever work on-the-ground is required, but my institutional status does not let me apply for funding and I don't have any experience organizing conferences at UofT. I thought I'd read out to you and see if you'd be interested in assisting me. To be clear, since I assume you are already overbooked, I am happy to make sure that as little work falls on your shoulders as possible.
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Warm wishes,
>>>>>>>>>> Jamie
>>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Scientific Understanding and Representation
>>>>>>>>>> The 4th SURe workshop will be held on 21-23 April 2022 at Fordham University's campus in Manhattan (New York), USA.
>>>>>>>>>> sure-workshop.weebly.com
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>>>>>>>> Dr Daniel Kostic
>>>>>>>>> Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
>>>>>>>>> Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
>>>>>>>>> Radboud University, Huygens Building
>>>>>>>>> Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.
>>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
>>>>>>>>> Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
>>>>>>>>> ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
>>>>>>>>> Skype: danielkostic
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>>>>>> Dr Daniel Kostic
>>>>>>> Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
>>>>>>> Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
>>>>>>> Radboud University, Huygens Building
>>>>>>> Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
>>>>>>> Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
>>>>>>> ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
>>>>>>> Skype: danielkostic
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>>>>> Dr Daniel Kostic
>>>>>> Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
>>>>>> Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
>>>>>> Radboud University, Huygens Building
>>>>>> Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
>>>>>> Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
>>>>>> ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
>>>>>> Skype: danielkostic
>>>>> 
>>>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>>>> Dr Daniel Kostic
>>>>> Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
>>>>> Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
>>>>> Radboud University, Huygens Building
>>>>> Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com
>>>>> 
>>>>> Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.
>>>>> 
>>>>> E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
>>>>> Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
>>>>>   ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
>>>>> Skype: danielkostic
>>>>> 
>>> 
>>> -------------------------------------------------
>>> Dr Daniel Kostic
>>> Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
>>> Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
>>> Radboud University, Huygens Building
>>> Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
>>> 
>>> Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com
>>> 
>>> Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.
>>> 
>>> E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
>>> Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
>>> ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
>>> Skype: danielkostic
>> 
>> -------------------------------------------------
>> Dr Daniel Kostic
>> Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
>> Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
>> Radboud University, Huygens Building
>> Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
>> 
>> Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com
>> 
>> Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.
>> 
>> E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
>> Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
>> ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
>> Skype: danielkostic
>> 
> 
> -------------------------------------------------
> Dr Daniel Kostic
> Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
> Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
> Radboud University, Huygens Building
> Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
> 
> Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com
> 
> Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.
> 
> E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
> Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
> ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
> Skype: danielkostic

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Dr Daniel Kostic
Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
Radboud University, Huygens Building
Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com

Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.

E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
        ‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
Skype: danielkostic

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Dr Daniel Kostic
Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
Radboud University, Huygens Building
Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com

Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.

E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
Skype: danielkostic

-------------------------------------------------
Dr Daniel Kostic
Radboud Excellence Initiative Fellow
Institute for Science in Society (ISiS)
Radboud University, Huygens Building
Heyendaalseweg 135 6525 AJ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Web: daniel-kostic(dot)weebly(dot)com

Guest editor in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, theme issue: "Unifying the essential concepts of biological networks”.

E-mail: daniel (dot) kostic (at) gmail (dot) com 
Tel.: +33 (0) 7 68 89 02 95
‪‭+31 (0) 6 25 08 70 01‬
Skype: danielkostic

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