The final program for the @css-conference.bsky.social yrCSS Warm-Up is officially out! 🚀 🎤 Excellent speakers 🥂 Social activities 🥪 Free lunch and coffee Check out the full schedule and get ready to connect with the community! 🔗 yrcss.cssociety.org/warm-up/2026... #ComplexSystems #yrCSS #CCS2026

Time to sign up!!! 📣

Young Researchers of the Complex Systems Society@yrcss.bsky.social · last mo.

Heading to CCS in Binghamton? Sign up for the yrCSS Warm-Up: two days before the conference, with great speakers, a panel and activities to build your community of young researchers. Free with your CCS registration, but spots fill fast: yrcss.cssociety.org/warm-up/2026...

Join us at @css-conference.bsky.social for our "Practical and Ethical Insights on Using AI in Complex Systems" panel! 🤖⚖️ 🗓️ Oct 13 | ⏰ 6 PM EST 🎤: @melaniemitchell.bsky.social, @juniperlov.bsky.social, @scilearn.bsky.social & @skojaku.bsky.social See you there! #CCS2026 #ComplexSystems #AI #Ethics

3️⃣ Last but not least, welcome our local host speaker @skojaku.bsky.social from Binghamton University! 🏛️ His research pushes boundaries in data science and network science to uncover hidden patterns and structures in large-scale complex interconnected systems. 🛰️🤖 🔗 skojaku.github.io

2️⃣ Next, we are thrilled to feature @sarahmuldoon.bsky.social from the University at Buffalo! 🧠✨ Her pioneering work in neuroscience bridges math, physics, and computer science to map complex interactions in brain function and understanding pathological settings. 📈 🔗 sites.google.com/site/sarahfe...

1️⃣ First up, we are honored to welcome @lhd.bsky.social from the University of Vermont! 🦖 He explores the fascinating puzzles of network theory and nonlinear dynamics to understand how things spread across social systems, epidemiology, and ecology. 📊🌐 🔗 laurenthebertdufresne.github.io

Need some help with funding? We got you! 💸💸💸

Young Researchers of the Complex Systems Society@yrcss.bsky.social · 3mo ago

⏳ Last 2 days to apply for SECS! ⏳ For those planning to attend CCS26 in Binghamton: Up to €800 to cover registration, travel, accommodation, and visas! Open to everyone up to 4 years post-PhD working on complex systems! ⏳Deadline: July 8th 2026 (AoE) 📋https://yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/secs/

🔥 It’s finally that time of year: it’s CCS Warm-Up time! 🔥 Join us via the link below ⬇️

Young Researchers of the Complex Systems Society@yrcss.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The CCS Warm-Up 2026 application is open! A two-day informal event for early-career scientists, running right before the CCS in Binghamton: a chance to meet the community before the chaos starts! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, don't wait! 📋 yrcss.cssociety.org/warm-up/2026-binghamton/

For those planning to attend CCS26 in Binghamton: the SECS call is now open! Up to €800 to cover registration, travel, accommodation, and visas. Open to everyone up to 4 years post-PhD working on complex systems :) Deadline: July 8th 2026 (AoE) 📋 yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/secs/

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The upcoming year, the role of secretary will be taken over by @miguelagoncas.bsky.social, Yasaman Asgari will be our new treasurer and @marika-sartore.bsky.social will be the new chair. Let's make it another successful year! 🔥

This means @saraneven.bsky.social, @elenacandellone.bsky.social and @sepante.bsky.social have completed their appointment as board members. Thank you for all the amazing work you did over the past two years! 🙌👏

The elections have closed, the votes have been counted, and the new members are... 🥁🥁 @amahury.bsky.social, @juantgarcas.bsky.social and @onkarsadekar.bsky.social! We are excited to work with you the coming year! 🎉

✨ Our grants are back! ✨ Young researcher in Complex Systems? Apply for yrCSS grants to support: 💡 conferences / schools / workshops 🤝 research visits & collaborations 🌍 extra support for low-income countries 🗓️ Deadline: 20 March 2026 👉 yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/

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🚨 yrCSS Advisory Board Elections are Open! 🚨 Be part of shaping the future of yrCSS! Access the Ballot platform in your CSS account profile and apply now to become a member 🗳️ Applications accepted until Feb 21th. More info ➡️ yrcss.cssociety.org/elections/

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💡 SECS Grant: Support for conferences, schools, or workshops 🤝 BRIDGE Grant: Support for short research visits and collaborations. 🌍 Special funding for researchers from low-income countries. 🗓️ Deadline: 15 November 2025 👉 Learn more and apply here: yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/

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Are you a young researcher in Complex Systems? Do you need financial support to present your research at a Complex Systems conference/Workshop? Or to visit another researcher and collaborate on an innovative project? Our grants are back!

We start day 2 with a panel about the unseen CV and failures in academia. #yrCSSWarmUp @css-conference.bsky.social

The last activity of the day was fun! Everyone used their best creative skills to come up with unusual projects. If you wanna know more about anti-aphrodisiac perfumes or dragon kingdoms, ask the winners 🐲🌊 #yrCSSWarmUp @css-conference.bsky.social

Then we had an amazing talk by our second keynote speaker, @karowiesner.bsky.social from Potsdam University, about her scientific journey. #yrCSSWarmUp @css-conference.bsky.social

We’re visiting the Santa Chiara Lab that is hosting the Warm-Up. Thank you for the hospitality and for letting us take a close look at your labs! 🔬🥬 @css-conference.bsky.social

Introduction time!! Finding out that some people sing in the shower and nobody is wearing mismatched socks is exactly the information you need! @css-conference.bsky.social

The first keynote speaker is Dr. Rossana Mastrandrea from the University of Turin, with a talk titled "The Two-Way Journey: Research and Life in Dialogue - Interdisciplinarity, Parenthood, and Gender Challenges in Academia" #yrCSSWarmUp @css-conference.bsky.social

The yrCSS Warm-up had started🔥🔥 Prof. Riccaboni, president of Santa Chiara Lab and previous Rector of the University of Siena, greeted the participants in this stunning location! #yrCSSWarmUp @css-conference.bsky.social

🔥PLOT TWIST🔥 the deadline to apply for the warmup has been extended to the 27th of July (this time, strict deadline) Your last chance to apply ⬇️ Hope to see you all in Siena 🇮🇹

Young Researchers of the Complex Systems Society@yrcss.bsky.social · last yr.

🌍 Are you a young researcher heading to #CCS2025 in Siena? Join us a few days earlier and enjoy the Warm-Up by yrCSS on Aug 29–30, two days of fun, networking & activities designed for young researchers! 🛏️ Optional accommodation 📍 Limited spots! 💶 Registration: 55€ 🔗 Apply: forms.gle/DxatcCQt4LBk...

Really thankful for having the chance to work with incredible people such as @violetacalleja.bsky.social @sdlindner.bsky.social @leodsf.bsky.social @nelsonaloysio.bsky.social @vh-ribeiro.bsky.social @marika-sartore.bsky.social @emile-emery.bsky.social, Javi, Lisa and Boxuan! Busy bees for life ♥️

🌍 Are you a young researcher heading to #CCS2025 in Siena? Join us a few days earlier and enjoy the Warm-Up by yrCSS on Aug 29–30, two days of fun, networking & activities designed for young researchers! 🛏️ Optional accommodation 📍 Limited spots! 💶 Registration: 55€ 🔗 Apply: forms.gle/DxatcCQt4LBk...

Early-Career Scientists: Want to Travel for Complex Systems Research? We’ve Got You! 🌍 Bridge: 🌉 To build new collaborations! SECS: 🎓 To attend complexity science events! New for 2025: ⚡ Special grants for scientists from low-income countries. yrcss.cssociety.org/grants/ Apply by April 4th!

Honored and excited for this opportunity, grateful for all the support! 🤩

Young Researchers of the Complex Systems Society@yrcss.bsky.social · 2y ago

The elections have closed, the votes have been counted, and the new members are... 🥁🥁 @marika-sartore.bsky.social, @yasasgari.bsky.social and @miguelagoncas.bsky.social! We are excited to work with you the coming year! 🎉

🚨 Voting is open until February 12th, 23:59 CET! Vote vote vote! 🗳️

Marika Sartore@marika-sartore.bsky.social · 2y ago

🚨 TIME TO VOTE 🗳️ I’m running as a candidate! Check out my statement: if it resonates with you, I’d truly appreciate your support This community has given me so much and I’d love to give back by serving on the Board 📣 Shoutout to two amazing fellow candidates, Francesco Bertolotti & Yasaman Asgari

🚨 TIME TO VOTE 🗳️ I’m running as a candidate! Check out my statement: if it resonates with you, I’d truly appreciate your support This community has given me so much and I’d love to give back by serving on the Board 📣 Shoutout to two amazing fellow candidates, Francesco Bertolotti & Yasaman Asgari

Young Researchers of the Complex Systems Society@yrcss.bsky.social · 2y ago

Time to Vote! 🗳️ The voting period for the yrCSS Board Elections is open now until February 12th (23:59 CET) 🗓️ 10 candidates and 3 positions open. Make your voice heard! 📢
(yrCSS members only) More info at: yrcss.cssociety.org/elections/