US-China Young Physicists Forum for Grad Students in Condensed Matter/Materials Physics

U.S. - China Young Physicists Forum for Graduate Students in Condensed Matter & Materials Physics

February 28 - March 1, 2015 (the weekend before the APS March Meeting 2015)

Now Accepting Applications.  Deadline November 21, 2014

The U.S.-China Young Physicists Forum (YPF) for graduate students in condensed matter and materials physics will be held Feb. 28 - Mar. 1, 2015 (the weekend before the APS March Meeting 2015). It will combine scientific sessions with career development and networking opportunities to provide attendees with:

-- Networking, scientific, and social events with leaders in condensed matter and materials physics

-- Plenary sessions with senior scientists from the United States and China

-- Student parallel sessions, poster sessions, and a networking reception

-- Career development discussions on publishing in peer reviewed journals and careers outside academia

This is a great opportunity for grad students to network with leaders in condensed matter and materials physics, meet their peers from the U.S. and China, and to participate in scientific talks and career development sessions. More information is available online.

Registration Information

Space is limited with each country sending only 30 students (60 total for this meeting). So apply early! The deadline to apply is November 21, 2014. Apply Now.

Note: Accepted students will be required to submit a $50 registration fee. Information online.

Travel Costs

If you plan to attend the APS March Meeting 2015, there should be no additional travel expenses beyond two extra night in your hotel. Some financial assistance may be available. See the YPF website and application for full details.