Croissants with the Prof

© Paris Tourist Office - Photographer : Amélie Dupont

A traditional and very popular activity during ESOF is the “Pretzel/Tapas/Pizza with a Prof” event.

This provides an opportunity for young, early-career researchers to talk in an informal setting with distinguished role-models from the world of research and science.

ESOF2018 suggests that the event be scheduled for breakfast instead of lunchtime and hence the adoption of the title “Croissants with a Prof”.

Secondly, the “definition of “Prof” wil be broadened beyond the usual definition of senior academic “professor” to encompass “professionals”, individuals pursuing a science career in industry and other fields e.g. media.

This variety of expertise will enable the early career delegates to meet with people from alternative career paths.