In-person academic conferences must resume this autumn

Some people will still prefer virtual conferences, but a hybrid approach would allow part of the in-person synergy to return, says Sheldon Jacobson

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June 14, 2021

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June 14, 2021

Sheldon H. Jacobson

Twitter: @shjanalytics

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