Feedback from HENVI Science Days 2011

We asked feedback from the HENVI Science Days. Most of the feedback was positive but there were also constructive criticism that we will take into consideration in the future. Altogether we got 47 answers. Thank you for the feedback!

Feedback

I found the scientific program interesting (47 answers)

 

The arrangements worked fine (46 answers)

 

The workshops on Friday were useful (30 answers)

 

Do you wish to add your opinion in more detail on the program, arrangements etc?

+ It was great to have different viewpoints to scientific research.

+High quality speakers and good discussions.

+ I especially enjoyed the workshops during the second day.

+ The "mini panels" after the key note speakers and comments worked fine.

+ Especially thanks to Tarja Halonen, Marina Fischer-Kowalski and Robert Frodeman.

+ Absolutely wonderful food.

- The structure of the first day far too heavy, without any possibilities for real discussion.

- The place for posters could have been better.

- Some of the speakers were not scientifically interesting or did not bring new insights to the European audience.

- Overlapping time of the workshops. It was hard to decide between teaching and research.

- It would be nice if there would be water available during the coffee breaks as well.

My suggestions and ideas for next year:

The poster walls could have been moved out into the center of the room just before the poster session.

The time for the workshop discussion would be better if it´s longer, for instance 3-4 hours.

Involve participants better by having after each main presentation a 5-minute pair discussion that allows some reflection among all the participants on the theme discussed.

Do a single day program with keynotes and workshops only.

Give speakers a clear task and question to answer. That will lead to more targeted and to-the-point presentations.

The organizers must personally test all technique on the previous day or week and speakers should be familiarized with the technique

For next year I wish that presentations are tied better together.

 

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4.5.2011