Applications are being accepted from graduate students, postdocs and community college mechanics and materials instructors associated with US institutions to attend the upcoming McMat2015 conference (June 29-July 1, Seattle). The support is made possible by the NSF CMMI Mechanics of Materials program and will be at the level of $500 per applicant. To apply, please go to
http://www.jotform.us/form/50837070838157
and upload the following documents by Friday, April 3, 2015:
- An abstract (<=400 words)
- Personal statement of why attending this conference is important to you ( two page maximum)
- Resume (two page maximum)
- Advisor/Supervisor support statement for additional expenses attending the conference
Women and under-represented minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
If selected, the graduate students and postdocs are required to present a poster at the conference poster session, and the community college faculty members are required to give an oral presentation at the mechanics and materials education symposium.
For questions, please contact the McMat2015 NSF travel award selection committee chair: Dr. Xiaopeng Bi at xiaopeng.bi@wsu.edu.
For conference details: https://www.asmeconferences.org/McMat2015/