Student Travel for Magnetism Summer School. To be held in Chennai, India, May 22-28, 2012.

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Project SummaryFunds are requested to provide travel support for U.S. graduates students to attendthe 2012 IEEE Magnetics Society Summer School in Chennai, India. The MagnetismSummer School is the IEEE Magnetics Society?s main outreach effort to promoteeducation in the field of magnetism and attract more young scientists to choose a researchcareer in magnetism and related areas. The one-week Magnetism Summer School isdesigned for graduate students studying magnetism, will consist of lectures byinternational experts and will include poster presentations by participating graduatestudents. The program will cover fundamentals and advanced topics in magnetism. Thesummer school is a unique opportunity for young scientists to meet leaders in their fieldin a relaxed and collegial atmosphere and to begin establishing a network of colleagues inthe international research community. The funds requested from NSF will provideadditional opportunities for U.S. graduate students to attend the Summer School.Intellectual MeritThe Summer School provides a forum for exchange of information in the field ofmagnetics research. In addition to formal lectures, each participating student is requiredto present a poster about their current research. These topics are discussed amongst thestudents and lecturers during poster sessions.Broader ImpactThe broader impact of the Summer School lies in the education of youngscientists and researchers in a fast-moving and economically important field. Participantswill learn both fundamental as well as advanced topics through lectures delivered byinternationally-renowned experts. In addition, there is a degree of cultural education,teaching young scientists to interact with and respect their colleagues from othercountries. The organizers of the Summer School particularly encourage women andunderrepresented 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.