10th Science Factory: TMS–EEG Summer School and Workshop

Overview

The Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Aalto University School of Science will organize the 10th Science Factory: TMS–EEG Summer School and Workshop, on August 30 – September 4, 2024 (+ optional hands-on on Aug 29). The main venue this year is Folkhälsan Solvalla at the beautiful Nuuksio National Park in rural Espoo, Finland. The event aims at continuing to enhance the interaction and discussion within the international TMS–EEG community. During the intensive week, the participants will share their ideas and results and beginners will learn about the methodology from more experienced researchers.

The participation fee includes accommodation for 5 nights (Fri–Wed), meals during the course, and bus transportation to Solvalla and back. Students will be accommodated in triple rooms. We recommend that participants will be granted 3 ECTS credits for the work done in preparation for and during the course.

Application

The course is targeted to students and researchers working with TMS, the emphasis being in TMS–EEG. The participants are chosen based on their applications and level of studies; primarily, master’s or doctoral students, and post-doctoral researchers are chosen.

Please use Webropol (or click the "Apply" button above) to submit your application: 

1. Fill the registration form.
2. Add a short motivation letter (max. one page, in PDF format), describing why you want to participate in the course.

Please note that the number of students is limited to 40. The application deadline is on Sunday, May 26th, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact sciencefactory(at)aalto.fi.

Outline of the workshop

Different kinds of formats of teaching will be used in addition to lectures. The students will work in small groups, each team with its own senior coach, who is an experienced researcher in the field. The group members work together on tasks related to the lectures of the other teachers, while the coach works as a mentor. Students are expected to participate actively in the various sessions and events. TMS–EEG devices will be available for demonstrations and hands-on practice during the week.

Each coach will conduct a teaching session on his/her own research area in an interactive manner. During each session, one team and its coach will act as designated opponents, while the remaining students are also expected to participate in the discussion.

The 10th Science Factory will include:

• Optional TMS–EEG hands-on session on Thursday 29 August 2024 (Aalto University campus, Espoo)
• A data analysis workshop on Friday 30 August 2024 (Aalto University campus, Espoo)
• Core part of the workshop Saturday 31 August – Wednesday 4 September 2024 (Solvalla, Espoo) 
  • Introductory lectures on TMS basics and TMS–EEG methodology
  • Teaching sessions where leading researchers will present their work and understanding, discuss the topics, and coach the students.
  • Demonstrations with TMS–EEG devices
  • Students’ presentations on their work and ideas, receiving feedback from top researchers of the field
  • Networking with the fellow researchers in the TMS–EEG field
  • Last but not least, some brains-off-duty time, including various possibilities to enjoy the beautiful nature around the venue, the lake, sauna, sports and other refreshing activities

Pre-tasks

Students will present their research work in an oral or a poster presentation during the course. Note that also old scientific posters (e.g. from previous conferences) are allowed in the poster presentation. Students are also expected to read some preparatory material prior to the course.

Confirmed Teachers

Prof. Risto Ilmoniemi, Aalto University, Finland
Prof. Ulf Ziemann, University of Tübingen, Germany 
Prof. Hartwig Siebner, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Denmark
Prof. Axel Thielscher, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Prof. Nivethida Thirugnanasambandam, Indian Institute of Technology, India
Prof. Fiona Baumer, University of Stanford, USA
Prof. Silvia Casarotto, University of Milan, Italy
Prof. Mario Rosanova, University of Milan, Italy
Dr. Vadim Nikulin, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Germany

Sponsors

Bittium Oyj, Finland
Brain Products GmbH, Germany
Nexstim Oyj, Finland

Collaborators

Faculty of Medicine and Cognitive Brain Research Unit, University of Helsinki

Faculty

Organizers

Prof. Risto Ilmoniemi, Aalto University
Prof. Marcello Massimini, University of Milan

Coordinator

Ilkka Rissanen, Aalto University

Cancellation policy
Cancellations should be communicated by email to sciencefactory(at)aalto.fi. For cancellations made until July 31, 100% of the fee will be refunded. For cancellations made until August 15, 50% of the fee will be refunded. For cancellations after August 15, we unfortunately cannot give refunds. The Science Factory organizer cannot be held liable by delegates for any damages, costs or losses (e.g. travel and accommodation costs or any other financial losses) incurred in the event that the Science Factory is cancelled or is postponed due to events beyond the control of the Science Factory organizer (force majeure) or due to events, which are not caused wilfully or by gross negligence of the Science Factory organizer. Force majeure means an event, which prevents organizing the Science Factory at the time specified or renders it unreasonably difficult. Such events include (but are not limited to) war, insurrection, natural disaster, epidemics, interruption in the general energy supply, fire, strike, embargo, material restriction imposed by the State or other equally significant and uncommon reason beyond the Science Factory organizer’s control.

Contact information

sciencefactory(at)aalto.fi