Posted in Asia, Science on October 23, 2017|
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Attendees of the 10th anniversary Ceremonial Session (Image source IPMU)
The reason for my latest trip to Japan was a happy one:
IPMU, the research institute at which my husband and I worked for 3 years (and the reason why we came to Japan in the first place) is turning 10. And it was celebrating its 10th anniversary with a 3-day
symposium with an amazing array of speakers including Nobel laureates and Fields Medal winners. I had the honor of being included in the ranks of the speakers, representing their very first generation of postdocs.
It was great being back and seeing many of our old friends again (even though we have been back on a quite regular basis since leaving IPMU six years ago).
Being part of IPMU just when it was starting out has been a great experience, we had a very exciting time! Joining a new institute that is only starting out and does not have any track record is a bit of a risky endeavor. But it has worked out beautifully for everyone involved. IPMU has built a great international reputation and keeps attracting new talent, and many of its former members have gone on to faculty positions.
So HAPPY BIRTHDAY IPMU, and we wish you many happy returns!

Happy Birthday – say it with food!
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