Student Travel Support for the 2014 North American Power Symposium (NAPS), Held at Washington State University, Pullman, WA, September 7-9, 2014

本提案要求资助参加第46届年度北美电力研讨会（NAPS）的美国学生的相关费用（如差旅费、注册费和住宿费）。nap 2014将于2014年9月7日至9月9日在华盛顿州普尔曼的华盛顿州立大学举办。nap是由IEEE提供技术支持的非营利性活动，主要面向学生。传统上，nap的绝大多数论文都是由学生提交的。过去，国家科学基金会一直支持nap，这对学生的参与产生了积极的影响。根据往年的出勤率趋势，预计通过本补助金提供的补贴也可以显著增加今年参加nap的学生人数。除了为学生提供补贴住宿外，我们还努力培养和鼓励学生参与，包括一个全面的学生项目，参观附近的景点，以及学生论文比赛。此外，将采取措施鼓励妇女和代表性不足的少数民族参加国家行动方案。

This proposal requests funding to subsidize student-related expenses (e.g., travel, registration,and accommodation) incurred by US students attending the 46th annual North American PowerSymposium (NAPS). NAPS 2014 will be hosted by Washington State University in Pullman, WA,from September 7 to September 9, 2014. NAPS is a nonprofit event with technical sponsorshipfrom IEEE and is aimed primarily at a student audience. Traditionally, the overwhelming majorityof papers in NAPS are presented by students. NAPS has been supported by the National ScienceFoundation in the past, which has positively influenced student participation. Based on theattendance trend from previous years, it is anticipated that the subsidy provided throughthis grant can significantly increase the number of students participating in NAPS in thisyear as well. In addition to providing subsidized accommodation for students, our effortsto foster and encourage student participation include a comprehensive student program, toursof nearby attractions, and a student paper competition. Moreover, measures will be taken toencourage participation of women and underrepresented minorities in NAPS.