« MPE 2013+ Workshop on Modeling Food Systems
April 21, 2018 - April 22, 2018
Location:
Washington, DC
Organizer(s):
Hans Engler, Georgetown University
Hans Kaper, Georgetown University
The objective of this workshop is to explore opportunities for applied mathematicians and computational scientists to develop and analyze mathematical models of food systems. Here, "food system" refers to the entire set of activities by which calories and nutrients are grown, harvested, traded, processed, transported, stored, sold, prepared and eventually become the food we consume.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Opening and Introductions
Overview Presentation about Themes of the Workshop
Hans Kaper, Georgetown University
Flash Talk Session: 10-15 minutes each, followed by questions and discussion
Pat Canning, USDA/ERS
Hans Kaper, Georgetown University
Adway Mitra, Indian Institute of Technology
Richard Sowers, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Lunch Together in Epicurean
Flash Talk Session Continues
Fatimah Alshahrani, Michigan State University
Hans Engler, Georgetown University
Jim Rosenberger, Pennsylvania State University
Frederi Viens, Michigan State University
Han Wang, Michigan State University
Coffee Break
Breakout Groups
Full Workshop Session
Adjourn and Dinner
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Breakout Groups Continue
Full Workshop Session, Groups Present their Insights and Thoughts
Full Workshop Session Continues with Synthesis Discussion
Attendance is open to any researcher interested in learning about food security and food systems and in developing tools to explore a safe and just nutritional space for humanity. Those interested in attending, must apply to participate.
The workshop will meet for a full day on Saturday and one-half day on Sunday. Saturday afternoon will be set aside for a virtual session, where attendees can participate remotely. Participants are expected to be engaged in research activities during the workshop, with follow-up interactions after the workshop.
Limited funds are available to support travel and lodging.
Applications to Participate and for Financial Support: The application form must be submitted online and will be reviewed as they are received. The application includes an optional section for requesting financial support. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2018, or until all slots are filled.
Presented in association with the Mathematics of Planet Earth 2013+ Program.