[visionlist] ReLab: Rewilding Ethology Laboratory, Konstanz, August 26-30 2024

[Mateusz Kostecki]

Hello!

We are super happy to announce our next event, organized in collaboration
between us, Center for the Advanced Study of Animal Behaviour, University
of Konstanz and Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour!

Are you ready for an expedition into the multifarious world of animal
behaviour, where the lab meets the wild? Join us for RELab, *a unique
experimental workshop in the scenic location of Lake Constance, Germany.*

Unlike well-established scientific frameworks relying on synthetic stimuli,
working with real, complex naturalistic stimuli presents unique challenges
in tractability, interpretability, and relevance. This workshop will bring
together* 16 exceptional early-career scientists and 5 renowned principal
investigators in the fields from systems neuroscience to ethology*, to
tackle conceptual and practical challenges in analyzing natural behaviours.
RELab is not just about conventional lectures; it’s about *prototyping
paradigms and hacking them together in both natural and controlled
environments*. RELab is designed as a dialogue and a collective journey of
discovery. For 5 days, participants will engage in:

- Naturalist hikes and field experiments, exploring the natural habitats
around Lake Constance (Bodensee).
 - Laboratory sessions employing advanced technologies such as virtual
reality, collaborative activities integrating field and lab perspectives in
real-time.
- Thought-provoking talks and discussions with leading experts, aiming to
build a new understanding of natural behaviours.


Come enjoy the beautiful Bodensee region for an adventure of intellectual
exploration, collaborative discovery, and vibrant community building. RELab
is supported by the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour
(CASCB) and Nencki Open Lab and it will be hosted by the Max Planck
Institute of Animal behaviour, ensuring a high-quality, inclusive, and
stimulating environment. Together, we aim to lay the groundwork for
achieving new meaningful insights into behaviour in a complex world where
standardized procedures may not exist.


*Rewilders*

Anna Stöckl (CASCB, Dept. of Biology, Uni Konstanz)
Armin Bahl (MPI-AB, CASCB, Dept. of Biology, Uni Konstanz)
Einat Couzin-Fuchs (MPI-AB, CASCB, Dept. of Biology, Uni Konstanz)
Katja Reinhard (International School for Advanced Studies, Trieste)
Raghavendra Gadagkar (Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru)


*Where, When, and How*

RELab will be held on the Lake of Constance, Germany, 26-30 August 2024
(arrival on August 25, departure on August 31). The fee is EUR 750, and
includes accommodation in shared double rooms at the venue and all meals
for the duration of the workshop (breakfasts, lunches and dinners); it also
includes dinner on the night before the workshop begins. We are securing
funds for fee waivers, please specify in the registration form if you need
one. PhD students and postdocs from systems neuroscience or animal
behavior, as well as related disciplines, are encouraged to apply. We will
also consider exceptional applications from pre-PhD students.

How to apply: The application form is available here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftN3DG-PKhaqN30Jmgia4_3YKQJoL6g_Rtmqe7s6BARhWZzQ/viewform.
. The deadline for application is 24 June 2024. For inquiries, please
contact the organizers.

*Organizers:*

August Paula (MPI-AB, CASCB, Dept. of Biology, Uni Konstanz)
Cyrill Fromm (MPI-AB, CASCB, Dept. of Biology, Uni Konstanz)
Iacopo Hachen (MSCA Fellow, MPI-AB, Dept. of Biology, CASCB, Uni Konstanz)
Kajal Kumari (MPI-AB, CASCB, Dept. of Biology, Uni Konstanz)
Mateusz Kostecki (Nencki Institute)
Pavan Kaushik (MPI-AB, CASCB, Dept. of Biology, Uni Konstanz)
Ruiheng Wu (MPI-AB, CASCB, Uni Konstanz)


Best!

NOL Team

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Mateusz Kostecki

PhD Student

Knapska Laboratory
Nencki Institute
02-093 Warsaw, Pasteura 3, Poland

https://twitter.com/mtkostecki

https://evolvingbehavior.blog/
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