Student Travel for Magnetism Summer School to attend the 2011 INternational IEEE Nagentics Society Summer School being held in New Orleans on May 22-28, 2011.

University Of New Orleans, New Orleans LA

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Abstract

Funds are requested to provide travel and subsistence support for 12 U.S. graduates students to attend the 2011 International IEEE Magnetics Society Summer School in New Orleans. The International Magnetism Summer School is the IEEE Magnetics Society?s main outreach effort to promote education in the field of magnetism and attract more young scientists to choose a research career in magnetism and related areas. The one-week Magnetism Summer School is designed for graduate students studying magnetism and related areas. It will consist of lectures by international experts and will include poster presentations by participating graduate students. The program will cover fundamentals and advanced topics in magnetism. The summer school is a unique opportunity for young scientists to meet leaders in their field in a relaxed and collegial atmosphere and to begin establishing a network of colleagues in the research community. The Magnetics Society has allocated $106,000 which will be used primarily to provide with free room and board and reimburse for most of the travel expenses for 65 students from all over the world including the United States. The funds requested from NSF will allow additional U.S. graduate students to attend the Summer School and interact with peers internationally. Intellectual Merit The Summer School provides a forum for exchange of information in the field of magnetics research. In addition to formal lectures, each participating student is required to present a poster about their current research. These topics are discussed amongst the students and lecturers during poster sessions. Broader Impact The broader impact of the Summer School lies in the education of young scientists and researchers in a fast-moving and economically important field. Participants will learn both fundamental as well as advanced topics through lectures delivered by internationally-renowned experts. In addition, there is a degree of cultural education, teaching young scientists to interact with and respect their colleagues from other countries. The students will be co-housed with peers from different nationalities fostering interaction and cultural exchange. The organizers of the Summer School particularly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. The program committee also strives for diversity in the lecturers selected for the summer school to provide role models for female and minority students.