Student Support for 2nd International Congress on Ceramics; Verona, Italy; June 29 - July 4, 2008

ID: MPS/DMR/CER(1774) 0801520 PI: Faber, Katherine ORG: 西北大学 标题：为第二届国际陶瓷大会提供学生支持 智力优势：提供资金支持最多 8 名美国学生（包括研究生和本科生）参加将于 6 月 29 日举行的第二届国际陶瓷大会的旅费和注册费？ 2008年7月4日，意大利维罗纳。该会议系列于 2006 年由美国陶瓷学会、欧洲陶瓷学会和日本陶瓷学会组成的联盟发起，旨在促进国际陶瓷和玻璃行业面临的重大问题的讨论和规划。 第二届大会由国际陶瓷联合会管辖下的欧洲陶瓷学会主办。 100多位国际专家应邀作报告。效仿第一届国际陶瓷大会的做法，主办方计划发布修订版的《全球陶瓷路线图》。 只有将在大会上展示海报的学生才会被考虑获得支持。 学生参与者的选择将基于提交的摘要的质量和学生研究顾问的推荐信。 可用的支持将通过 Material Advantage 网站公布，并与美国各地大学和学院的 Material Advantage 顾问直接联系。 从美国陶瓷学会会员中选出的评审团将负责评估提名。 会议将考虑多样性（包括女性和代表性不足的少数族裔）。 更广泛的影响：通过这笔赠款参加第二届国际陶瓷大会的美国学生参与者将获得实质性好处。 他们将有机会在高水平的科学环境中展示自己的研究成果，他们的科学成就和沟通技巧都将受到严格的考验。 他们将能够见到来自世界各地陶瓷领域的初级和高级同事。

ID: MPS/DMR/CER(1774) 0801520 PI: Faber, Katherine ORG: Northwestern UniversityTitle: Student Support for 2nd International Congress on CeramicsINTELLECTUAL MERIT: Funds are awarded to support the travel and registration fees for up to eight US students (including both graduate and undergraduate students) to the 2nd International Congress on Ceramics to be held June 29 ? July 4, 2008, in Verona, Italy. This conference series was initiated in 2006 by a consortium consisting of the American Ceramic Society, the European Ceramic Society, and the Ceramic Society of Japan to facilitate discussion and planning concerning major issues that face the international ceramics and glass industry. The 2nd Congress is organized by the European Ceramic Society under the purview of the International Ceramics Federation. Over 100 international experts have been invited to make presentations. Following the example set by the 1st International Congress on Ceramics, the organizers plan to publish a revised version of the "Global Roadmap for Ceramics." Only students who will be presenting posters at the Congress will be considered for support. Selection of student participants will be based on the quality of the abstract submitted and a letter of recommendation from the student's research advisor. Availability of support will be advertised through the Material Advantage website and direct contact with Material Advantage advisors in universities and colleges throughout the US. A panel of judges chosen from American Ceramic Society membership will be used to evaluate nominations. Consideration will be given to diversity (both for females and underrepresented minorities) for the meeting.BROADER IMPACTS: Substantial benefit will accrue to the US student participants who are enabled by this grant to attend the 2nd International Congress on Ceramics. They will have an opportunity to present their own research in a high level scientific environment where both their scientific accomplishment and their communication skills are put to a demanding test. And they will be able to meet both junior and senior colleagues in the ceramics field from around the world.