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At the Lindau meeting I met amazing people: Laureates at the end of their career--still sharp as a whip and driven to understand nature; Laureates transitioning from their field of expertise to a new field of interest; Laureates on the cutting-edge of their fields; and brilliant students who will shape the future of physics.

Prior to the Lindau meeting, I was concerned that the focus of the Nobel Lectures would just be a series of short survey talks on Nobel Prize-winning research. Much to my surprise, this was not the case. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised with the breadth of the Nobel Lectures. The Laureates not only touched on recent advances and future goals in the fields of particle and condensed matter physics but they also discussed biophysics and "physicists in industry." I particularly enjoyed the lecture on the Cosmic Microwave Background by Jack Steinberger and Robert Laughlin's lecture on a possible analogy between sound waves traveling toward a phase transition in a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) and light traveling toward the event horizon of a black hole.

At the DOE and ORAU sponsored dinner and lunch meetings, I had the opportunity to interact with Brian Josephson and Douglas Osheroff. I enjoyed these encounters with the Laureates because of the relaxed cordial tone. I was able to meet and converse with the "person" behind the Nobel Prize. I was able to hear Dr. Josephson's thought on Quantum Mechanics and the mind. What it was like to receive a call at 3:00 a.mm informing you that you had been awarded the Nobel Prize. I was able to find out how Dr. Josephson met his wife. At the lunch meeting, we were able to ask Dr. Osheroff what it was like to, as a graduate student, discover superfluid Helium-3. Dr Osheroff also spoke extensively about the Nobel Prize ceremony and the series of parties that ensued. Those of us at the lunch meeting were also lucky enough to hear Dr. Osheroff recite his "Cowboy Poem."

I also found that the Lindau trip provided an amazing atmosphere to think about my research. In the morning and afternoon I was able to listen to Nobel Laureates speak about their research and interests. At dinner, I was able to speak with graduate students about their research. And by the evening I was so excited about my own work that I tried to squeeze in an hour or two to do my research.

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Getting to learn firsthand how such accomplished physicists view their work, and their accomplishments, was a rather profound experience.  It has brought me some perspective to hear what they think of their accomplishments, and to see the kind of enthusiasm that they still carry for science.

The most valuable lectures, I think, were the two on the second day, where Laughlin gave his talk about the similarity between the General Relativistic effects near black holes and a certain boundary value problem in Quantum mechanics which had many of the same properties.  It was obvious here that this was work that interested him and he wanted to share it with us, and even though this was (I think) the first talk of the day, the entire audience seemed to wake up a bit and was affected as much (if not more) by the way he presented, as by what he presented.

It was nice to interact with a number of different students both from the US and from Germany.  It was great to be around such an eclectic group of people who all had interests in physics and engineering in purely social settings (outside the main conference activities).  That sort of thing just doesn't come around that much.

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The Nobel lectures were a great opportunity to learn about a wide range of interesting topics in physics. The enthusiasm the Laureates have for their work was contagious and made you realize that you can have a long career in science that is fun and interesting.

The informal discussion with the Laureates gave me an opportunity to really see how they think. What I wanted to take away from this meeting is a sense of how these individuals go about doing science. Probably the most useful thing I learned was that all theory should be based on a preponderance of experimental evidence. That you should be critical of existing experimental evidence because bad experiments can cloud our understanding. Once we have a wealth of good experimental data, the picture can become clear, we can formulate a theory and then test that theory. 

The part of the trip I enjoyed the most was the chance to meet with some of the Laureates at dinner. This is a great setting to relax and get to know these guys. What impressed me the most about these meetings was the interest they showed in the students and the excitement they still have for their work.

I also found the round-table discussion on life sciences fascinating. The impression I got was that very little is understood about how biology really works. The mechanisms for even the most basic functions of life are not understood.  There are catalogs of process that happen and molecules involved, and all of this information helps paint a picture. But, most simple questions of how the cataloged process work can't be answered. At the very least, there is much fertile ground in biophysics for significant discoveries.

This trip was a great opportunity to meet other young scientists studying a huge array of topics. I have a much broader understanding of the current state of physics as a result. I met some German students doing similar work to my own. In fact one person I met was collaborating with a group I have close ties with in Canada. We will be keeping in touch and may some day have the chance to collaborate.

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Interacting with the top performers in any field is by nature an exciting and inspirational opportunity. Listening to people who are so dedicated and capable will encourage us to review and attack our research with renewed vigor and new ideas. Additionally, this experience will motivate us to branch out and investigate new methods and fields. 

With regard to time spent in contact with laureates, the most valuable parts of the trip were definitely the dinner and lunch sponsored by DOE and ORAU. These events were the most satisfying because they put the students and a laureate in a small, social atmosphere away from the Inselhalle - where the laureates felt compelled to rigorously discuss their research.  

Meeting the other students, all of whom are intelligent scientists poised for successful careers, was most valuable part of the trip. I hope to see everyone again, and I look forward to watching everyone grow professionally. This experience gave us a feeling for what others like ourselves are doing all over the country and the world.

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This experience was amazing in that it gave me the opportunity to meet scientists that have reached the top of scientific achievement.  Although, I am not a physicist, this Lindau conference gave me a greater and more sustainable appreciation of my area of study. I have left the Lindau conference with a renewed enthusiasm that I pray will carry on throughout my course of studies and also on to my scientific career.

I viewed this conference has altering experience for me because it gave me a chance to understand what the minds of the most notable scientists are really like. Also, the friendships that I gained with other American students and also European students is a lifetime reward.

The DOE sponsored dinner and lunch with the laureates was a great idea. It gave us the opportunity to see that these great scientists are normal, everyday people that just worked hard to reach their goals. This experience allowed me to see that with hard work and dedication I could also reach any goal that I set out to achieve.

This was a great opportunity to network and meet young scientists from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.  This was my first experience at traveling abroad. I must say that it was all that I expected and more.

My experience with the laureates has made more firm my desire to pursue interdisciplinary study and keep my mind open to how accomplishments in other fields can benefit my area of work.   I plan to continue to discuss my work with students and colleagues in other fields.  Also, because of the laureates, I was reminded that wide-eyed curiosity is the basis for many of the greatest scientific discoveries and I plan to pay more attention to those things that are curious or intriguing.  It will be important to foster more curiosity driven science in my own work as well as that of the students I mentor.

There were several lectures that had a lot of value for different reasons.  For example, Osheroff's talk taught me more than I knew about superfluid helium, its different phases, and measuring the energy between the phases.  From Josephson I was made aware of different ways to think about science and approach the theories behind what we do.  I really enjoyed Robert Huber's lecture because it was important to see how the analysis of many protein structures is allowing scientists to more accurately predict the structure of other proteins an understand their function.  The physical analysis and structural measurements of individual proteins is an area where physics and biology must come together to provide the best understanding of the building blocks of life.

I actively participated in discussions with Huber and Arber, while I listened in on discussion with many of the other laureates in the Inselhalle.  I also had discussions with Phillips, Osheroff, and Mossbauer at our DOE dinner and lunch.  All of the discussions were extremely valuable because it gave me insight into the minds and personalities of the laureates.  It let me see that they are very wise but also a lot of fun and open to very interesting discussions about many topics. 

I also learned a lot about the role that physics has played and will play in biological discovery.  Many of the comments and ideas from the round table discussion are things that I can share with my colleagues at Washington Univ. to help us to expand our realm of thinking.

The round table discussions were a very important part of the conference because they gave us a chance to see the laureates minds in action as they discussed and debated.  I enjoyed the first discussion and appreciated some of the comments about how basic research and the applications that come from it are important to consider separately.  As scientists, we cannot always know the impact of the discoveries that we make, but we must consider the value of what seems like knowledge for the sake of knowing. 

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I felt this experience was very inspiring. Many Laureates gave me valuable advice and also contacts in my research field. I was glad to have the opportunity to meet and talk one-on-one with the Laureates; mentally, it has helped prepare me for the academic tasks ahead of me.

Overall, it was a great experience, and I am glad I had the opportunity to attend. It provided me with a host of opportunities that I would not normally have.  

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My experience was very much one of finding the faith. One of the best parts of this conference was the discussion of "how science works". For me it helped answer questions like "why have I been spending 70 hours a week studying this piece of minutia?" 

I attended discussions with Dr. Phillips, Dr. Chu, Dr. Laughlin and Dr. Osherof. This was easily the best part of the conference and where I gained the most insight into different fields and research strategies. 

I particularly enjoyed the Robert Laughlin talk. He tied several branches of physics in a manner that was interesting and intelligible to just about everyone. 

It was all backwards from what I expected. I learned a lot of science from my peers and networked with a lot of Laureates.

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The kind of holistic perspective that this exposure cultivates in the mind of developing leaders in science and engineering is invaluable. While each student has a distinctive area of focus, the common benefit of this experience was clear and wonderful.

It is uplifting to see that the world's greatest scientists are not motivated merely by the achievement of professional recognition. More importantly, they are driven by a genuine love for their field and passion for true discovery.

My experience in Lindau will serve as a well of inspiration that I can draw upon as my program taxes me to the limit and as I cultivate the ability to ask more and more meaningful questions.

Most memorable among the lectures I attended were those by Robert Laughlin, William Phillips, Hartmut Michel, Ivar Giaever, and Robert Huber. I also enjoyed the roundtable discussion on the role of physics for life sciences. In general, the lectures that took an interdisciplinary approach to the subject matter were the most enjoyable for me. However, a very focused lecture by William Phillips was the most interesting of all. Dr. Phillips was remarkably adept at maintaining a high degree of lucidity and ease even when handling detailed material. This makes the science quite approachable while also facilitating the maximum amount of real learning on the part of the audience.

This experience developed me in many ways as a future scientific professional. Technical concepts were richly provided by this opportunity, but the value of this experience from other standpoints was not missed.  The importance of scientific collaboration was reaffirmed as I witnessed how great discoveries are not happening in isolation. 

It was a great pleasure to meet with my fellow students and realize that we will all be playing a part in the future of scientific discovery worldwide.

I highly appreciated the chance to interact with other professionals who were not among the laureates. Most memorable was a discussion I had with a legal professional who shared great insights with me about the intellectual property and publication issues that professional scientist cope with in the real world.

This experience was truly magnificent, and I hope that it will remain open to future DOE supported Ph.D. students.

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I think that the biggest benefit comes from my further understanding of the way science is done. From talking to the laureates and other students, I was able to learn about the social and technical issues in many different fields. This sort of knowledge crosses between all different areas of physics and science.    

I found that the meals were very enjoyable.  I had the good luck of sitting with a group of very sociable laureates and students, so that the conversation flowed freely and I was able to learn from the experiences described by both the laureates and the other students.

Besides the many DOE students that I met and whose company I enjoyed, I met with some students in similar research in Germany. We talked a lot and I learned a great deal.

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The thing that seemed to be most stressed by the Laureates was how the whole field of physics was interconnected and how advances in one area can help another progress. For instance, Bob Laughlin mentioned an idea about black holes and general relativity in his talk that got Bill Phillips to think about it and he started to have ideas on experiments using atom optics to test it out. That broad view of how things are inter-related had a real impact on me.

I attended all the lectures by the Nobel Laureates and found them all to be quite interesting. Probably the most valuable talk for me was by Bill Phillips. He works in the same field as I do so it was nteresting to hear him describe the physics that we do.

I learned about what physicists in other subfields are doing and the interesting problems there. I found that to be very valuable. Also, I was able to do a bit of traveling, which was quite fun.  I had never traveled abroad on my own, and this was a nice chance to do that.

I guess the most memorable experience would be the actual process of getting to Lindau. Our flights were canceled and pushed back two days. Several of us didn't want to wait that long and miss the opening ceremony, so we set out on our own by exchanging our tickets and harassing Delta. We eventually made it there on time but it was quite a trip. It was a more complicated route going through Atlanta then Paris then Zurich then Lindau by train. The plane to Atlanta was late and we almost missed the connection to Paris, but fortunately Air France was also running late. They also were overbooked and bumped us up to business class for the flight to Paris. We then criss-crossed through France and Switzerland before making it to Lindau.

Attending this conference was one of the most eye-opening and rewarding experiences that I have ever had. How many people can say that they have had the opportunity to sit in a room with so many Nobel Laureates? When you talk with the Laureates, you learn that they are all human and have all made mistakes in order to reach their successes. You also learn that you should never underestimate even the smallest of details that you may come across in your research because it may be the key to what you have been searching for.

Two of the lectures had the most impact on me. First, Dr. Ivar Giaever's lecture on "How to Start a Scientific Business?" on Tuesday afternoon, and second, Dr. William Phillips' lecture on "Cold Atoms, Bose-Einstein Condensates and Coherent de Broglie Wave Optics" on Wednesday morning.  I felt that these two were the best speakers because they both had the ability to speak to students at a level that was not over our heads. This is very important - they knew who their audience was.

From attending this conference, I gained quite a few new friends from universities throughout the country that are in different fields from my own. Also by attending this meeting with international peers, it allows you to realize that there are students across the globe that are studying and researching the same types of concepts -- you realize that you are not as isolated as you might think. 

The things I will remember the most from this trip are the dinner and the lunch that our group had with the Laureates. Perhaps I am saying this because I was lucky enough to have dinner with Dr. Phillips and lunch with Dr. Osheroff. Both were willing to talk with the students at the table about anything we asked them even if it wasn't science-related.

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The most memorable lectures were those of Prof. Steinberger, Prof. Laughlin, Prof. Josephson, Prof. Osherhoff and Prof. Phillips. Prof. Laughlin's lecture on black holes and critical surfaces captured my imagination as a wonderful example of how the areas of fundamental particles and fields and condensed matter can productively interact.

It was wonderful spending a week with students with such different backgrounds. The travel delays actually gave the American students more time to share their stories, explain their work, and become close friends. Since I work far from my university, it's rare that I can learn about other branches of physics research in such a comfortable setting. I also met several exceptional German and English students with whom I hope to stay in touch.

It's not common for conferences to span disciplines and still be as productive as the Lindau meeting. The setting and the speakers made this possible.  What else can I say?  I hope many more students have this chance.

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I think that every opportunity to interact with other scientists, whether they be international recognized or not can only serve to improve your understanding. The wonderful thing about interacting with the Nobel Laureates was witnessing the fact that they are still very much excited about Physics and the broader scientific world. It is encouraging to see that the sense of wonder can persist well into one's career. 

Probably the most immediate benefit of my trip was meeting a film grower who was involved with Ti_{1-x}Co{x}O_{2}, a room temperature ferromagnetic semiconductor.  Her group is having a difficult time understanding the magnetic structure. As I am (hopefully) going to complete my thesis as a neutron scatterer, I suggested that we talk when we get home. So there it is, a new collaboration was born out sheer happenstance.

I afforded myself of the opportunity to head to the Swiss Alps for a few days of hiking. It was fantastic. It was beautiful. It was a wonderful way to digest all that I had heard, thought, saw, smelled.

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For me the most valuable part of the formal presentations was the discussion among seven laureates on physics and biology.  The path of research in biology may not be totally clear, but this was a good eye-opener to me that there is work to be done and physicists can contribute.  I didn't realize that physicists like Steven Chu and Robert Laughlin were already doing a lot of biology. 

I attended all three of the afternoon sessions.  Among the many highlights, it was interesting to listen to Klaus von Klitzing talk about his scientific and administrative roles at  the Max Planck Institute in Stuttgart, to hear Robert Laughlin preach that the future of physics is biology, and to see Douglas Osheroff recite his "Cowboy" poem. After one of the discussion sections, I asked one of the German students a question about something Laughlin had spoken of. We discussed the issue to our satisfaction and then began talking about the German education system.  He had to leave the conference early, but I met him in Muenchen a couple of days later where we were able to continue our discussion on physics and other topics.  It is not hard to imagine that such a conversation between two young scientists can be quite useful. 

The truly great thing about the Lindau conference is the forum it provides for open discussion.  Some of us might go to school where a laureate teaches, and there are definitely other students around (even international ones) at our home institutions, but Lindau and the conference really provide a great informal atmosphere for the exchange of ideas and experiences that might otherwise go unexchanged.

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I learned the value of collaboration, the importance of looking at scientific problems from new perspectives, and the attractiveness of humility. 

Some of the Laureates stressed the importance of being a well-rounded scientist; in terms of appreciating the important problems associated with different fields it is necessary to interact within those fields. 

I was able to talk with several European students at the meeting. In particular the German students were very friendly and interested in having discussions with our group, both on scientific and social topics.

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Without doubt, this was a unique opportunity to hear from respected scientists about the future of whole disciplines, instead of just the progress of one’s own subfield. It has prompted me to broaden my interests to include areas that I had simply not encountered before.

I particularly enjoyed Steven Chu’s talk on his work with neurobiology. Although I’m not entirely familiar with his work, I felt that he demonstrated where to draw the line when Physicists go into Biology. I had previously been interested in moving into a field more like Biophysics, but he convinced me that biologists, not physicists are best suited for that work because of the more thoroughly empirical approach they bring to experiment.

I directly spoke with three Nobel Laureates.  Only one of those discussions was in the formal meeting. I greatly enjoyed disagreeing with Brian Josephson about his ideas for an inclusive theory of nonlocal phenomena. Talking with Steve Chu was also quite interesting because it allowed me to think openly about opportunities in biophysics.

By far the most important aspect of the meeting was the connections made between students. I know that these new friends will be my valuable colleagues in the future. I greatly valued the personal impressions of the working environment at various laboratories because I now have a good idea of the places I might like to work at later on in my career.  

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My experience with the Nobel Laureates will bring future benefit to my scientific career by showing me the required ingenuity, drive, attitude, and caliber of research work to be successful on an international level.

I think that Dr. Steven Chu's talk impacted me the most, not because of his research field or topic but his attitude specifically, "don't become subordinate to your work or boss because in this case the follower will never surpass the leader/teacher. Basically don't doom your scientific career by serving someone else's interests because your own will never come to fruition.

I made many friendships with other students from all over the world. After the meeting I continued to visit with many of them for the duration of the summer while I was staying in Berlin. As far as research opportunities go, I was awarded a scholarship to work at the Fritz Haber Institute, Max Plank division, department of Inorganic Chemistry, as a direct result of being in Germany at the right place at the right time (as a result of attending this meeting), as well as the fact that I had met many of the FHI researchers in the past.

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During one of the informal discussion sessions Steinberger was asked a question he didn't know the answer to. It was a particular equation. So he turns to the crowd of students and says, "Is there a theorist in the group?" I'm the only one who raises his hand so I have to go up to the flip chart and write the equation on it.

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Bill Phillips from NIST presented in a clear, enjoyable, and easy-to-follow manner on a fascinating topic, Bose-Einstein condensates. After 30 minutes, I believed I understood and could explain this intriguing phenomenon to a neighbor if called upon to do so. That's when you know the lecture was excellent.

When I begin to doubt my own conviction that science is for me I'll think of a story Oescheroff told. He explained how his scientific epiphany occurred at 2:30 in the morning, followed after many years by a phone call at nearly that same hour rewarding him with a trip to Sweden for that "Eureka!" Sometimes the best things happen when you least expect them, and only with diligence (and long hours in the lab) will one ever find out how to get there.

I met and interacted with several American students in the delegation-- I think I now have a place to crash if I ever find myself in New Orleans or Boulder! I also became acquainted with several Germans, one of whom was kind enough to let me ride with him to Frankfurt, saving me money. Thanks, Oliver!

Of particular benefit for me was the opportunity to visit the Max Plank Institute for Atmospheric Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, following the conference in Lindau. I spoke to a professor there and it is possible that in the near future I will study in Mainz for a year or two, which is much more than I bargained for.   

Going abroad is an unbelievable experience. Going abroad to interact with bright scientists is even more incredible. So many people, so many stimulating discussions (even those not pertaining to science, per se -- Shannon at the JFK, for instance...). Not only did I get some well deserved R&R in Germany, I managed to learn a little science, to learn a little about myself, and find what really drives the best of the best. Thanks for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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The most valuable session for me was probably the round table on hetero structures. It was very informative to hear how long it can take good ideas and theory to be realized even in our fast moving society. This session also showed that funding problems exist at all levels. 

Time spent with Osheroff was the most valuable. I was mostly interested in his views on getting knowledge back into the community (teaching and research). It was nice to find out that some of the laureates were good teachers as well as researchers. I also gained a few insights into possible future experiments I would like to do. 

The trip was very good for developing contacts outside of my area of specialty. Some of these contacts will probably end up working at the same lab or university as I do; which will help my future research. Since my project requires many techniques outside of particle physics I found many people to talk to who could explain these areas in depth. These same people I will be able to contact in the future for further information that I need to do my research.

Another thing which was good to see was that even Nobel Laureates can change there areas of research; and make more valuable contributions to mankind.

My overall feeling is that the program was very beneficial to me and my career. This is one of the first non-technical conferences I have attended, and it has had a very different effect on me. It has helped form my attitude toward future work. And I have gained many valuable contacts in the scientific community which will last a lifetime.

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I attend most all of the informal discussions. I received the most value listening to Professors Oserhoff, Laughlin, and Dr. Phillips. They all had a genuine excitement when they interacted with the students. I was able to enter into a foreign discipline and learn about experimental and theoretical physics. 

The international flavor of the meeting gave a definite boost to the experience. Talking with the Americans, Indians, Germans, and British students was eye-opening. It showed me that my education and training at the University of Missouri was similar to that of my peers around the world. They all have the same challenges as graduate students of science. 

One of my fondest memories is being able to have dinner with Dr. Osheroff and four other students at the Golden Lamb. I don't think the discussion ever stopped. We were able to talk openly with a Nobel Laureate for over three hours on just about every topic you could think of. 

My experience with the Nobel Laureates was always a positive one. Even if the discussion was in areas that I was weak in, I felt that I was able to walk away with a new perspective or insight to the world of science.  I appreciated their desire to interact with the students informally.  By being so open, they allowed us to walk next to the top scientist in the world and bring those experiences back to our peers at our universities.

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The meeting gave me perspective on these incredible people who have been awarded Nobel prizes. The conference showed that these are dedicated people that have worked hard, and were often in the right place at the right time. They were mostly approachable, and very proud to be speaking to the next generation of scientists. I felt this was very admirable, that they cared so deeply about their influence on young people who admire them greatly.

 I attended all the lectures. The lecture that had the most value for me was by Ivar Giaever. He spoke on how to start your own scientific business. I thought he was very impressive because he was so casual and motivated by his current business, and that enthusiasm carried over to his lecture. He is the type of scientist that I idealize: bright and accomplished in the past, while constantly directing his intellect towards new problems and tasks. He was also by far one of the most approachable laureates, with a genuine interest in the students. Most importantly, he had a very holistic view of science in general, and that synergy was evident in the final panel discussion of 'physics and the life sciences'.   

The most important part of the conference for me was meeting so many other graduate students, both in the US and in other countries. Due to the large volume of graduate students and the large ratio to laureates, it was far easier to become involved in conversation with other graduate students. I loved to hear about their experiences, and to learn what processes are similar or different. I learned a lot from talking to so many peers, and I feel I established some long lasting connections for the future. Truthfully, this was the highlight of the trip for me. Since my return, I have already visited one of the students I met. I believe that this enhances my opportunity for future collaborations, and most importantly, my knowledge about cutting edge research in other fields.

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There were benefits to be had that were independent of a particular field; things such as Esaki's 5 rules for being an effective scientist. I did gain insight on how to be a scientist. For instance, one must think creatively and not necessarily be discouraged by the conventional wisdom: Even if the wisdom is from a 2 time Nobel Laureate like John Bardeen. Had Josephson listened to John Bardeen, he may not have won a Nobel Prize as Bardeen had dismissed Josephson's prediction of a supercurrent tunneling through a thin barrier.

I would say that Prof. Robert Laughlin's talk was the most interesting for me on a technical level. I do not know much about quantum fluids, but his talk piqued my interest so that may be a direction I might think about pursuing.

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I attended all the lectures except Huber, for timing reasons. Josephson and Phillips had the most value for me for different reasons. Josephson has made me reevaluate some of my long standing assumptions about physics as it relates to the observer and Phillips made a reasonably complex concept easy for me to understand as an outsider to the field.

I attended the second day one-on-one discussions with Huber in particular, as his work in protein structure had the most relevance to my field. I enjoyed hearing his predictions on the ability of future modelers to predict structure from sequence.

I made many friends among the American and international students through discussions on mutual professional interest and philosophical perspectives. As my first overseas trip, the Lindau meeting was great fun and a source of personal growth. I hope to keep in touch with several students in the future, both professionally and as friends. 

Meeting the Nobel Laureates helped forge my perspective as a developing scientist. Getting to know the other students enriched the experience immensely.  We were able to expose each other to a diverse range of fields and interests, and still find common scientific ground on which to communicate.

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