The Telluride Science Research Center (TSRC), located in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, has been dedicated to providing meeting services for scientists for more than 25 years. Nana Naisbitt, TSRC's Executive Director, and her staff take care of the logistics and lodging reservations, while giving organizers the freedom to plan their own program. We pride ourselves on hosting meetings that are conscientiously organized in a community rich with breath-taking scenery, outdoor activities, local color, lots of fun -- while setting powerful new directions in scientific research.
Our mission is to inspire substantive scientific inquiry, breakthroughs, and discoveries by hosting scientific meetings in an open environment conducive to productive collaboration and positive contributions to research, policy, and education.
Historically, TSRC workshops have had a molecular emphasis (be it chemistry, physics or biology), but TSRC workshops are also ideal settings for exploring interdisciplinary topics, as well as for introducing students to cutting edge research.
You take care of the science... we'll take care of everything else.
TSRC facilitates four types of meetings:
1. Workshops: The most common type of meetings held at TSRC, these average 25 participants and include formal presentations with lively discussion and interaction. All participants are speakers. Grad students and postdocs sometimes number among the participants. Meetings typically run Monday morning through Friday noon. The maximum number of participants is 35. Most meetings occur in summer and are help at the new Intermediate School at the entrance of the town of Telluride.
2. Collaboratives: While this category of meeting is a "new" initiative for TSRC, some of the old timers may recognize this as returning to our roots. Called "Frontier Science Collaboratives," these week-long, or multi-week, meetings are designed to be dynamic and creative, where presentations are spontaneous and discussions intense. These meetings are intended to assist scientists in making collaborative progress on leading-edge scientific problems; allow scientists time to co-author books; or plan for larger projects, such as a joint grant proposal, a new research initiative, the formation of a new center or institute, or similar efforts. Ten people or less per collaborative. Meeting sites vary.
3. Conferences: Occasionally TSRC hosts larger conferences, which range from 36 to 250 people. Naturally, because of the number of attendees, not all attendees are speakers. Conferences are typically held at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village, although depending upon the size, they can be held at the historic New Sheridan Opera House in downtown Telluride or at the school in the Palm Theater or Music Room.
4. Schools: In 2009, TSRC was proud to host the first, bi-annual Telluride School on Theoretical Chemistry. Telluride is an ideal setting for bringing together grad students, post docs, and faculty to interact informally in a relaxed atmosphere. Previous summer schools have been held at TSRC, but TSTC is the first sustained summer school program.
Why choose TSRC for your next meeting? Because TSRC: - Facilitates serious science and rich discussions - Attracts an international group of renowned scientists - Provides friendly, helpful, on-site staff - Manages all aspects of registration & lodging - Organizes all logistics seamlessly - Offers 16 annual scholarships toward reduced registration fees for students and post-docs - Negotiates discounted rates on lodging - Supplies technical equipment and support - Offers wireless internet in the meeting areas - Provides live webcasting and archive on-demand capabilities - Prepares breakfast daily, plus afternoon and evening snacks and beverages - Throws a picnic on Thursday nights for TSRC participants and families - Hosts public science lectures for the Telluride community and weekly science demonstrations for kids
Why is Telluride so special? Because in Telluride you find:
- A town that supports science - Serious science takes place outside on trails and slopes - A great place for the family - Stunning mountain setting - Rarified air for rarified thinking - A charming town full of history - Skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing in the winter - Hiking, rock climbing, biking, rafting in the summer - A multitude of meeting venues - Great restaurants & bars
The Telluride Science Research Center (TSRC), located in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, has been dedicated to providing meeting services for scientists for more than 25 years. Nana Naisbitt, TSRC's Executive Director, and her staff take care of the logistics and lodging reservations, while giving organizers the freedom to plan their own program. We pride ourselves on hosting meetings that are conscientiously organized in a community rich with breath-taking scenery, outdoor activities, local color, lots of fun -- while setting powerful new directions in scientific research.
Because in Telluride you find: