OpenLab 2024

The Event

From December 02^nd to 09^th, the OpenLab event aims to teach the characterization of crystalline structures by X-ray diffraction to potential researchers from areas of expertise such as : Physics, Chemistry, Material Sciences, Geosciences and Biology. Through the practical sessions, participants are allowed to bring their own samples to take part in the instructed experiments which cover crystal mounting to data validation with the opportunity to acquired necessary information to validate crystal structures currently to be, or already, published.

Schedule

Subscription

To take part in the event it is necessary to submit a form, to be made available soon

Further inquiries should be directed to the event's chair email: javiere@ifsc.usp.br

Event's Place

Campus USP São Carlos - Área 1 - Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC), Laboratório Multiusuário de Cristalografia Estrutural

Gender Balance

The organizing committee for the LACA IUCr-UNESCO Rigaku OpenLab 2024 declares its commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity during the school, in agreement with the IUCr policy on Gender Equity and Diversity and the IUCr Gender Equity and Diversity Committee Code of Conduct. To fulfill this commitment, we will ensure gender balance and geographical diversity in the International Programme and Organizing Committee in confidence that it will help reduce bias and carry out the following policy. For LACA IUCr-UNESCO Rigaku OpenLab 2024 we commit to:

• A minimum of 40% female lecturers
• A minimum of 60% lecturers from countries other than the host country
• Providing financial support for non-local young scientists ensuring geographical diversity and gender

We hope to support the professional growth and advancement of every scientist present by making the meeting more diverse and inclusive, where ideas are exchanged with the utmost respect for each other. Both LACA and the organizing committee fully agree with the IUCr Gender Equity and Diversity Statement and the IUCr Gender Equity and Diversity Committee Code of Conduct. If you are planning to attend the meeting, we urge you to read them and respect them. The LACA2024 organizing committee reserves the right to prohibit those who contravene the code of conduct from attending the meeting. Gender and Diversity contact person for the meeting is Prof. Natalia Alvarez (natalia.alvarez@pedeciba.edu.uy), feel free to contact her if any issues that make you uncomfortable arise.