Below is the solicitation for the 2011 WCATSS. This is a small-scale WCATSS, and it will be more like an informal conference, by and for postdocs and grad students at all levels who are interested in algebraic topology. Please consider giving a talk--it's great for your CV, and this is a relaxed environment for inexperienced speakers. It's best to sign up by July 8, especially if you would like to be considered for funding. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2011 West Coast Algebraic Topology Summer School University of Washington, Seattle Dates: August 26 - 28 Hello. This year we're having a small-scale WCATSS, organized by and for grad students and postdocs. The content of the course will be based on the interests and expertise of the participants. Current topics include: Stable homotopy theory Model categories and their localization Ring spectra Triangulated categories Participants will have the opportunity to do some subset of the following: 1. give a talk about their research or a topic of interest. 2. collaborate with other grad students in planning topics and pre-lectures. 3. attend lectures outlining current research, as well as more general background pre-lectures, and extended question/answer sessions. All interested graduate students and postdocs are encouraged to visit http://2011-wcatss.wikispaces.com/ for more information. Limited travel funding is available. Or contact wcatss2011@gmail.com if you have questions. [For admin and other information see: http://www.mta.ca/~cat-dist/ ]