Do you have a project in progress that could use a fresh pair of eyes? Is there a work-relevant topic that you want to dive into with peers? This special MIA event is dedicated to small-scale topics groups (reading groups, journal clubs, or research meetings that fit in a conference room), especially those bringing people from different labs together. 

Organizers of past and present groups will discuss objectives, format, challenges, and outcomes. We will then conduct a live survey to gather data on existing topics groups as well as groups that you wish existed. We will finish with a discussion on ways to support and promote the formation of topics groups that benefit the MIA community.

Groups presenting:

• Systems-cs & Hail study group
• Deep learning reading group
• Neale lab methods group
• Stat/ML supergroup