To paraphrase our dedicated page:
Each year, for more than 20 years, PhD students from the Centrale schools gather for a Colloque de Recherche Inter Ecoles Centrale (CRIEC — Cross-Centrale Schools Research Symposium). This symposium usually takes place in the beginning of June in one of the Centrale schools, and aims to showcase research in Centrale schools, as well as tighten bonds between the different schools. Oral presentations, posters in French and English as well as conferences from famous researchers allow to cover every research topic the schools take part in. For a week, PhD students are able to meet, visit the host school's labs and partake in a variety of interesting events (visits, barbecues, "Ma thèse en 180s" — Three Minute Thesis — competition, etc).
Organized by PhD students for PhD students, CRIEC is often a first symposium experience that makes it possible to showcase one's work in a relaxed environment, compared to giving a conference in front of an expert audience. It also is a good networking opportunity. As for the CRIEC organizing team, it is a first opportunity to prepare and host a scientific event.
CRIEC is a rewarding experience, be it for the organizers or any other attendee. If you are still hesitating, please note that all expenses (housing, transport, etc.) are paid for by the organizers, and the travel expenses to get by the Direction de la Recherche.
This year (2019), CRIEC will take place from Monday, June 17th to Thursday, June 20th.
Please answer the form we sent you by e-mail as soon as possible to join us.
Attendees will be welcomed the 17th, starting at noon, on the ground floor of the W1 building.
A barbecue, conferences, Lyon visit, restaurant trip and conferences are planned. You can download the full agenda.