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You can expect:
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* Keynote talks from experts in the molecular dynamics simulations space (see [Keynote Speakers](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/ugm2025/#Keynote-Speakers) below)
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* Talks related to developing and using MDAnalysis for diverse scientific applications (see [Program](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/ugm2025/#Program) below)
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* A focus on recent simulation streaming work being undertaken at ASU
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* Talks about the science that is done with the help of MDAnalysis (see [Program](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/ugm2025/#Program) below)
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* A focus on using MDAnalysis for directly streaming simulation trajectories
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* Interactive tutorials diving into new features
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* Short "master classes" on how to use advanced features of MDAnalysis effectively
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* Direct access to the [MDAnalysis core developer team][coredev] to help shape future development of MDAnalysis
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* Networking opportunities to foster new collaborations
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## Registration
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In-person attendance will be $100 per attendee, and online attendance will be free.
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Register by **July 15, 2025** (midnight anywhere on Earth):
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<a href="https://forms.gle/bPvVTMpzBkyCRtNA7" target="_blank" style="background:#FF9200;padding:10px;margin:10px 0px;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;font-size:16pt;color:#000000;display:inline-block;border-radius:3px">Register</a>
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For in-person attendance we will ask for a $100 registration fee when we confirm your registration with you after the registration deadline, but you can register without paying the fee immediately.
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Online attendance is free.
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### *Bursaries* for in-person attendance
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A number of **bursaries** will be available to assist with travel and accommodation costs for participants from outside the [greater Phoenix
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### Dr. Lillian Chong
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<img
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src="/public/images/UGM2025photo_Chong.PNG"
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title="Dr. Lillian Chong" alt="Dr. Lillian Chong"
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Lillian Chong is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on developing and applying
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advanced simulation methods to investigate rare but biologically important events, with an emphasis on capturing rigorous kinetics. Her group
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leads the development of the open-source WESTPA software, which implements weighted ensemble path sampling strategies for efficient simulations
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leads the development of the open-source [WESTPA][] software, which implements weighted ensemble path sampling strategies for efficient simulations
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of rare events. She also works on the development of implicitly polarized force fields and rational design of protein conformational switches.
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Prof. Chong received a B.S. in Chemistry at MIT and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from UCSF, under the mentorship of Peter Kollman. She then completed
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Please find below the preliminary program. Please note that specific time slots and session details are subject to change.
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| **Time** | **Sunday, November 9, 2025** | **Monday, November 10, 2025** | **Tuesday, November 11, 2025** |
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| **Time**<br/>(room) | **Sunday, November 9, 2025**<br/>(PSF 186) | **Monday, November 10, 2025**<br/>(PSH 350) | **Tuesday, November 11, 2025**<br/>(PSF 186) |
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| Morning | Welcome Notes<br>Introduction to MDAnalysis<br>Keynote (Lillian Chong) | Keynote (Matthias Heyden)<br>Contributed Talks | MDAnalysis Panel Discussion<br>Contributed Talks |
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| Afternoon | MDAnalysis Workshop | MDAnalysis Streaming Workshop | Contributed Workshops |
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### ASU Venue
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The workshop will be held in the Student Success Center in the Department of
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Physics at [Arizona State University][ASU] (room PSF 186 in the Physical Sciences F
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If you feel that the Code of Conduct has been violated, feel free to submit a report, by using the [NumFOCUS Code of Conduct Reporting Form](https://numfocus.typeform.com/to/ynjGdT?typeform-source=numfocus.org). For an [appropriate *immediate* response](https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct-archive/response-and-enforcement-events-meetups), you may contact the [CoC Committee members](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/team/#roles) or other event staff/organizers.
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If you feel that the Code of Conduct has been violated, feel free to submit a report, by using the [NumFOCUS Code of Conduct Reporting Form](https://numfocus.typeform.com/to/ynjGdT?typeform-source=numfocus.org). For an [appropriate *immediate* response](https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct-archive/response-and-enforcement-events-meetups), you may contact the [CoC Committee members](https://www.mdanalysis.org/pages/team/#roles) or other event staff/organizers, who will introduce themselves to you at the event.
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### Who will receive your report
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Your report will be received and handled by the NumFOCUS Code of Conduct Working Group; trained, and experienced contributors with diverse backgrounds. The group is making decisions independently from the MDAnalysis project, PyData, NumFOCUS or any other organization.
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## Sponsors
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A special thanks to our supporters:
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A special thanks to our sponsors:
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<a href="https://chanzuckerberg.com/">
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[PHX Sky Train]: https://www.skyharbor.com/ground-transportation/phx-sky-train/
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[LightRail44thSt]: https://valleymetro.org/maps-schedules/RAIL?location=44th%20St/Washington,%20East%20Washington%20Street,%20Phoenix,%20AZ,%20USA
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[WESTPA]: https://westpa.github.io/westpa/

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