A MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE ACTIONS (MSCA) Innovative Training Network (ITN)-ID 861137, TraDE-OPT offers 15 PhD positions (ESRs) within an innovative training program giving a solid mathematical background in (convex) optimization and data driven modeling combined with employability skills: management, fund rising, communication, and carrier planning skills. The training will be based on three modules: learning by research, learning by courses, learning by doing. Embedded in the TraDE-OPT's training environment, each ESR will be developing an individual research project comprising significant advances in designing efficient algorithmic solutions and a related industry backed project. Learn more here.

Our Spring School, organized exclusively for TraDE-Opt ESRs and dedicated to quality management and structured problem solving as well as PhD defense rehearsal will take place between March 27 and March 31 2023 at the University of Graz!

The school will feature training and certificate for Level 1 TRIZ (teoriya resheniya izobretatelskikh zadatch, "theory of inventive problem solving"), a set of practical tools for understanding and solving problems in a rigorous and systematic way. The PhD defense rehearsal will include videotaping and group feedback.

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As a way to kick-off after the vacation, some of our TraDE-OPT ESRs have participated in “International conference on optimization and decision science-ODS2022" in Florence, ITALY from August 30th to September 2nd. This was a great chance for them to meet and network with other scientists and talk publicly about their research work. The ESRs have made an active contribution to two of the conference’s invited sessions entitled “Optimization for machine learning 1 and 2". Furthermore, the ESRs also enjoyed the cultural experience by discovering the beautiful city of Florence.

Our first workshop has ended successfully. Thanks to the local organizer at UCLouvain and all participants, who have made great contributions so that everyone has a wonderful week in Louvain La Neuve. This time, all of our ESRs have gained many interesting ideas for their PhD careers as well as preparation to go into job market after graduating. One week seems too short for everyone, but don't worry! The next workshop is already planned and will take place this winter. Stay tuned!!!