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The Federation of Materials Societies (FMS) Trustees recently decided to have materials science and engineering students join the larger Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Days (SETCVD), April 28 - 29, 2010, in Washington, DC.
Let me tell you a little more about SETCVD:
The objective of SETCVD is to underscore the long-term importance of science, engineering, and technology to the Nation through meetings with congressional decision makers. The CVD, organized by The Science-Engineering-Technology Working Group, is a two-day annual event that brings scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, students, and technology executives to Washington to raise visibility and support for science, engineering, and technology. Uniquely multi-sector and multi-disciplinary, the CVD is coordinated by coalitions of companies, professional societies and educational institutions. It is open to all people who believe that science and technology comprise the cornerstone of our Nation’s future.
Click here to view the full agenda.
The Material Advantage Student Program will cover the registration costs for students and one (1) Material Advantage Faculty Advisor and is also offering a limited number of travel grants which will be awarded to participating Material Advantage Chapters that are attending SETCVD on April 28 and 29.
To register students and 1 faculty member for the CVDs, complete the registration forms below and email them directly to Betsy Houston, FMS Executive Director. Registration deadline is March 19, 2010.
Student Registration Form
Faculty Registration Form
To apply for a travel grant, Faculty Advisors need to complete the request form below and return it to Tricia Nicol by April 2 or by fax at 614-794-5882.
On behalf of the Material Advantage Student Program, we hope to see you in Washington, D.C. for this exciting and worthwhile event!
I’d like to participate in this meeting if i can be covered the registration fee and the flight. This is going to be an exciting opportunity to me to get some idea of what rationale the science and technology policy is made on and also how the materials science impacts the society. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hello. Please notice that the agenda and registration forms for both students and faculty are now available. Deadline for registrations is March 19.
Thanks!
Tricia
Can a student attend without his/her advisor? Would it still be possible to apply for a travel grant under these conditions?
Yes and yes. A student can attend without a faculty advisor and still be eligible for travel funds. We’ve had universities do that in the past. Simply complete the travel grant application form and return as directed on the form. (Keep in mind that the amount of travel grant funds available depends on the amount leftover after registration fees are paid. It indicates this on the travel grant application form, too.)