Inaugural Faraday Discussion Graduate Research Seminar on Wetting of Structured Surfaces, Richmond, VA

弗吉尼亚联邦大学的Alenka Luzar获得CHE的理论，模型和计算方法计划，DMR的凝聚态物质和材料理论计划和聚合物计划以及CBET的界面过程和热力学计划的奖项，用于与题为“结构化表面润湿的首届法拉第讨论研究生研究研讨会（FD-GRS）”的研究生研讨会相关的活动。 该研讨会将在周末举行， 法拉第讨论146：疏水和结构化表面的润湿动力学。这是在美国举行的第一次法拉第讨论会。S. 学生研讨会的目的是让学生更充分地参与法拉第讨论，从而创造一个更具包容性的会议，并为参加的年轻科学家提供更积极的体验。 会议的跨学科研究领域涵盖了界面科学的化学、物理、材料和工程方面。FD- GRS的目标是鼓励代表该领域研究多个方面的最年轻科学家之间的社会和智力互动。这是一个令人兴奋的机会，为学生在各级和不同的背景和研究经验，能够分享他们的成就背后的实践经验，以及讨论他们的科学前沿。会议的国际性质是一个关键，为与会者提供了一个更广泛的角度对国际研究比否则将有可能在这个早期阶段，在他们的职业生涯。

Alenka Luzar of Virginia Commonwealth University is supported by an award from the Theory, Models and Computational Methods program in CHE, the Condensed Matter and Materials Theory program and the Polymer Program in DMR and the Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics Program in CBET for activities related to a graduate student seminar entitled "Inaugural Faraday Discussion Graduate Research Seminar (FD-GRS) on Wetting of Structured Surfaces". This workshop will take place on the weekend prior to Faraday discussion 146: Wetting Dynamics of Hydrophobic and Structured Surfaces. This is the first Faraday discussion to be held in the U. S. The purpose of the student seminar is to prepare the students to participate more fully in the Faraday Discussion so as to create a more inclusive meeting and provide a more positive experience for the young scientists who attend. The interdisciplinary research field of the meeting covers chemical, physical, materials and engineering aspects of interface science. The goal of the FD- GRS is to encourage social and intellectual interaction among the youngest scientists representing the many facets of research in the field. This is an exciting opportunity for students at all levels and with diverse background and research experience to be able to share the practical experiences behind their achievements, as well as discuss the frontiers of their science. The international character of the meeting is a key to providing participants with a broader perspective on international research than would otherwise be possible at this early stage in their career.